Essex County and Rockport Town property record for 229 Main St, Rockport, MA 01966
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,208 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,492 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $370,000 (Jun 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $4,429 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | ROCK M:12 B:61 |
| Primary APN | ROCK M:12 B:61 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,208 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,944 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 632 sqft |
| Basement Area | 576 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 576 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,492 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1133 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 229 MAIN ST |
| City | ROCKPORT |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01966-2024 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR |
| Legal Subdivision | CARRIAGE HILL ESTATES |
| Legal Block | 61 |
| Legal Lot Number | 61 |
| Jurisdiction | ROCKPORT MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ROCKPORT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 220102 |
229 Main St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2000.
Source: Essex County and Rockport Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 229 MAIN ST, ROCKPORT, MA 01966-2024 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 26, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 26, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 30, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 16414 / 428 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 229 Main St was $4,429, up 7.5% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Rockport Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Rockport Town |
| Unified School District | Rockport School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,429.00 (+7.5%) | $505,600 (+3.33%) Land $231,200 Building $274,400 | $635,075 |
| 2024 | $4,120.00 (+0.1%) | $489,300 (+12.1%) Land $221,100 Building $268,200 | |
| 2023 | $4,116.00 | $436,500 Land $210,500 Building $226,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 229 Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2022.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2022 · other causes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 229 Main St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ROCKPORT WATER DEPT serves 10,000 people · EPA ID MA3252000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2021 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 206 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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