Essex County and Rockport Town property record for 85 Main St, Rockport, MA 01966
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,522 sqft · built 1810 |
| Lot Size | 0.046 acres (2,004 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $6,283 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | ROCK M:18 B:337 |
| Primary APN | ROCK M:18 B:337 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,522 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,792 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 594 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 672 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1810 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,004 sqft (0.046 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 2015 |
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| Street Address | 85 MAIN ST |
| City | ROCKPORT |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01966-1535 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | GD |
| Legal Block | 337 |
| Legal Lot Number | 337 |
| Jurisdiction | ROCKPORT MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ROCKPORT |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4007 |
| 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.
Source: Essex County and Rockport Town records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 85 MAIN ST, ROCKPORT, MA 01966-1535 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Feb 23, 2016 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 23, 2016 |
| Deed Document Number | 201684 |
| Deed Book / Page | 34729 / 506 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $6,283.00 (+7.68%) | $717,200 (+3.49%) Land $355,400 Building $361,800 | $630,420 |
| 2024 | $5,835.00 (+3.22%) | $693,000 (+15.6%) Land $339,000 Building $354,000 | |
| 2023 | $5,653.00 | $599,500 Land $313,400 Building $286,100 |
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 AO, 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 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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