Essex County and Rockport Town property record for 52 Phillips Ave, Rockport, MA 01966
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,379 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.308 acres (13,416 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,594 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | ROCK M:15 B:109 |
| Primary APN | ROCK M:15 B:109 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,379 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,903 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,623 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,008 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,416 sqft (0.308 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1385 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 52 PHILLIPS AVE |
| City | ROCKPORT |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01966-1143 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 109 |
| Legal Lot Number | 109 |
| Jurisdiction | ROCKPORT MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ROCKPORT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1031 |
| Census Tract | 220102 |
52 Phillips Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2013.
Source: Essex County and Rockport Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 52 PHILLIPS AVE, ROCKPORT, MA 01966-1143 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 18, 2013 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 18, 2013 |
| Deed Book / Page | 32128 / 143 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 52 Phillips Ave was $8,594, up 9% 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 | $8,594.00 (+9.02%) | $981,000 (+4.79%) Land $503,400 Building $477,600 | $1,010,325 |
| 2024 | $7,883.00 (+9.26%) | $936,200 (+22.36%) Land $458,600 Building $477,600 | |
| 2023 | $7,215.00 | $765,100 Land $382,300 Building $382,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 52 Phillips Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 VE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 30 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 35 units insured incl. 5 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 28 (1978–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 9 of 28 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2018 · other causes |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 52 Phillips Ave 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 Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 83% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 145 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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