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4 Gap Head Rd, Rockport, MA 01966 Property Records

Essex County and Rockport Town property record for 4 Gap Head Rd, Rockport, MA 01966

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,198 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.511 acres (22,259 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$2,400,000 (May 2022)
Tax Bill$20,599 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2022 Sale
Flood ZoneZone VE (high risk)
APNROCK M:30 B:8A

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNROCK M:30 B:8A
Alternative APNs
  • RPRT M:30 B:8A
  • 3741

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,198 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,651 sqft
1st Floor Area681 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1991
Architectural StyleCape Cod
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area22,259 sqft (0.511 acres)
Deck AreaDeck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Account Number3741
Street Address4 GAP HEAD RD
CityROCKPORT
StateMA
Zip01966-1908
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal SubdivisionLAND ROCKPORT
Legal Block8A
Legal Lot Number8A
JurisdictionROCKPORT MA
Township / Civil DivisionROCKPORT
Census Block Group1
Census Block1002
Census Tract220101

Owner

4 Gap Head Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 2022.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address6 DEXTER RD, LEXINGTON, MA 02420-3304
Owner TypeIndividual

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 13, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMay 13, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMay 15, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2022590
Deed Book / Page40930 / 474
Prior Transfer DateApr 29, 2022
Prior Transfer Doc040930-474
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionROCKPORT MA
Recording DateMay 13, 2022
Property Address4 GAP HEAD RD, ROCKPORT, MA 01966-1908
Document Number040930-474
Book / Page40930 / 474
Instrument DateApr 29, 2022
Instrument20220513000590
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 2, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address4 GAP HEAD RD, ROCKPORT, MA 01966-1908

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 4 Gap Head Rd was $20,599, up 11.8% from the year before.

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$20,599.00 (+11.81%)$2,351,500 (+7.47%) Land $1,838,800 Building $512,700$2,776,280
2024$18,423.00 (+64.45%)$2,188,000 (+84.18%) Land $1,675,300 Building $512,700
2023$11,203.00$1,188,000 Land $980,100 Building $207,900

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 4 Gap Head Rd in Zone VE, a high-risk coastal flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone VE
high risk · coastal, wave action
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood Elevation22.0 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 80 individual policies
Nearby Flood Policies89 units insured
incl. 9 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims142 (1978–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA14 of 142
Most Recent ClaimJan 2024 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Winter Coastal Storm, Dec 1992 · 8 claims
  • Coastal Storm, Oct 1991 · 81 claims
  • Coastal Storms, Flood, Ice & Snow, Feb 1978 · 17 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

Wildfire risk around 4 Gap Head Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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 158 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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