Essex County and Rockport Town property record for 8 Highview Rd, Rockport, MA 01966
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,872 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.355 acres (15,464 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $198,000 (Aug 1991) |
| Tax Bill | $7,089 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Transfer Nov 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | ROCK M:25 B:114 |
| Primary APN | ROCK M:25 B:114 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,872 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 520 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,464 sqft (0.355 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 3316 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8 HIGHVIEW RD |
| City | ROCKPORT |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01966-2209 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Description | BLK:114 DIST:252 CITY/MUNI/TWP:ROCKPORT |
| Legal Block | 114 |
| Jurisdiction | ROCKPORT MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ROCKPORT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 220101 |
Source: Essex County and Rockport Town records, as of November 18, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 8 HIGHVIEW RD, ROCKPORT, MA 01966-2209 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Nov 30, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit METRO CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 30, 1991 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 30, 1991 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 10929-369 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 24, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 043027-401 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ROCKPORT MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 24, 2025 |
| Property Address | 8 HIGHVIEW RD, ROCKPORT, MA 01966-2209 |
| Document Number | 043027-401 |
| Book / Page | 43027 / 401 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 23, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20251024003410 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8 HIGHVIEW RD, ROCKPORT, MA 01966-2209 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ROCKPORT MA |
| Property Address | 8 HIGHVIEW RD, ROCKPORT, MA 01966-2209 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 2, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 00041326-3 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 30, 2022 |
| Book Page | 41326/3 |
| Instrument | 20221130000920 |
| Name | METRO CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
Source: Essex County and Rockport Town assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| 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 | $7,089.00 (+6.25%) | $809,300 (+2.13%) Land $365,000 Building $444,300 |
| 2024 | $6,672.00 (+12.06%) | $792,400 (+25.5%) Land $348,100 Building $444,300 |
| 2023 | $5,954.00 | $631,400 Land $321,900 Building $309,500 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1987–1993) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1993 · Blizzards, High Winds & Record Snowfall |
| 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 108 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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