Essex County and Rockport Town property record for 79 Main St, Rockport, MA 01966
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 4 ba · 4,130 sqft · built 1850 |
| Lot Size | 0.163 acres (7,100 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,346 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | ROCK M:35 B:48 |
| Primary APN | ROCK M:35 B:48 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 4 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Units | 4 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,130 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 7,802 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,747 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,610 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 960 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1850 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,100 sqft (0.163 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 4140 |
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| Street Address | 79 MAIN ST |
| City | ROCKPORT |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01966-1512 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | GD |
| Legal Block | 48 |
| Legal Lot Number | 48 |
| Jurisdiction | ROCKPORT MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ROCKPORT |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 220101 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Rockport Downtown Main Street Historic District listed 1976 · 28 contributing resources · NRIS 76000288 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
79 Main St, a commercial property, is held in a trust.
Source: Essex County and Rockport Town records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3079 SE DOUBLETON DR, STUART, FL 34997-5608 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 79 Main St was $8,346, up 11.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,346.00 (+11.21%) | $952,700 (+6.89%) Land $562,400 Building $390,300 |
| 2024 | $7,505.00 (+6.85%) | $891,300 (+19.65%) Land $522,200 Building $369,100 |
| 2023 | $7,024.00 | $744,900 Land $451,500 Building $293,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 79 Main St in Zone AO, a high-risk 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 Zone | Zone AO high risk · sheet flow 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 65 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 75 units insured incl. 10 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 113 (1978–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 113 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2022 · tidal / storm surge |
| 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 79 Main St 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 94% of the US · lower than 86% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within 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 |
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| 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 276 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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