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4 Forest St, Rockport, MA 01966 Property Records

Essex County and Rockport Town property record for 4 Forest St, Rockport, MA 01966

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 1,049 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.051 acres (2,222 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$295,000 (Oct 2015)
Tax Bill$5,138 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2021 Refinance
Oct 2019 Refinance
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNROCK M:18 B:284

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNROCK M:18 B:284
Alternative APNs
  • RPRT M:18 B:284
  • 1959

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,049 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,340 sqft
1st Floor Area699 sqft
Basement Area723 sqft
Unfinished Basement375 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1991
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area2,222 sqft (0.051 acres)
Deck AreaDeck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Account Number1959
Street Address4 FOREST ST
CityROCKPORT
StateMA
Zip01966-1307
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR3
Legal Block284
Legal Lot Number284
JurisdictionROCKPORT MA
Township / Civil DivisionROCKPORT
Census Block Group4
Census Block4006
Census Tract220101

Owner

Source: Essex County and Rockport Town records, as of July 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address4 FOREST ST, ROCKPORT, MA 01966-1307
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 28, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC
Oct 23, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 23, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed SaleOct 23, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201594
Deed Book / Page34463 / 440
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionROCKPORT MA
Property Address4 FOREST ST, ROCKPORT, MA 01966-1307
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 2, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number039816-573
DateApr 28, 2021
Book Page39816/573
Instrument20210428005200
Lender
NameCROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueMay 1, 2051

October 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionROCKPORT MA
Property Address4 FOREST ST, ROCKPORT, MA 01966-1307
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number37958-33
DateOct 23, 2019
Book Page37958/33
Instrument20191023000780
Lender
NameCROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueNov 1, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Essex County and Rockport Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex County
County SubdivisionRockport Town
Unified School DistrictRockport School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$5,138.00 (+12.31%)$586,500 (+7.93%) Land $323,200 Building $263,300$566,010
2024$4,575.00 (-4.03%)$543,400 (+7.5%) Land $308,300 Building $235,100
2023$4,767.00$505,500 Land $285,100 Building $220,400

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 12 individual policies
Nearby Flood Policies30 units insured
incl. 18 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims6 (1978–2007)
Most Recent ClaimFeb 2007 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Coastal Storm, Oct 1991 · 2 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemROCKPORT WATER DEPT
serves 10,000 people · EPA ID MA3252000
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2021
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 285 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 2,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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