Essex County and Rockport Town property record for 5 Forest St, Rockport, MA 01966
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,194 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.055 acres (2,396 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $355,000 (Feb 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $6,037 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | ROCK M:18 B:267 |
| Primary APN | ROCK M:18 B:267 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,194 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,154 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 744 sqft |
| Basement Area | 744 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 744 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,396 sqft (0.055 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1941 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5 FOREST ST |
| City | ROCKPORT |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01966-1306 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Block | 267 |
| Legal Lot Number | 267 |
| Jurisdiction | ROCKPORT MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ROCKPORT |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 220101 |
Source: Essex County and Rockport Town records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4 KING ST, ROCKPORT, MA 01966-1318 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 27, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 27, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20191380 |
| Deed Book / Page | 37350 / 482 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ROCKPORT MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 27, 2019 |
| Property Address | 5 FOREST ST, ROCKPORT, MA 01966-1306 |
| Document Number | 37350-482 |
| Book / Page | 037350 / 000482 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 20, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1902271380 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 25, 2019 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,618.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 4 KING ST ROCKPORT MA 019661318, ROCKPORT, MA 01966-1318 |
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 | $6,037.00 (+13.35%) | $689,200 (+8.95%) Land $323,300 Building $365,900 | $1,089,935 |
| 2024 | $5,326.00 (-0.99%) | $632,600 (+10.9%) Land $308,400 Building $324,200 | |
| 2023 | $5,379.00 | $570,400 Land $285,200 Building $285,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 12 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 30 units insured incl. 18 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1978–2007) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2007 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
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 | 0.01% 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 285 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 |
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