Essex County and Rockport Town property record for 7 Forest St, Rockport, MA 01966
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,059 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.302 acres (13,155 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,048 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | ROCK M:18 B:268 |
| Primary APN | ROCK M:18 B:268 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,059 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,969 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 624 sqft |
| Basement Area | 624 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 624 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,155 sqft (0.302 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1942 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 7 FOREST ST |
| City | ROCKPORT |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01966-1306 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROCKPORT |
| Legal Block | 268 |
| Legal Lot Number | 268 |
| Jurisdiction | ROCKPORT MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ROCKPORT |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 220101 |
7 Forest St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2010.
Source: Essex County and Rockport Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7 FOREST ST, ROCKPORT, MA 01966-1306 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 27, 2010 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 27, 2010 |
| Deed Book / Page | 29718 / 418 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 7 Forest St was $5,048, up 12.3% 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 | $5,048.00 (+12.33%) | $576,300 (+7.98%) Land $330,300 Building $246,000 | $1,039,585 |
| 2024 | $4,494.00 (-4.14%) | $533,700 (+7.36%) Land $315,100 Building $218,600 | |
| 2023 | $4,688.00 | $497,100 Land $291,300 Building $205,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 7 Forest St 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 AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File 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.
Wildfire risk around 7 Forest St is low, with 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 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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