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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $235,500 on Nov 20, 1997

5 PROSPECT ST

ROCKPORT, MA 01966
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,292 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
3,180 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1856
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$235,500 · Nov 20, 1997
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$188,400
NORWEST MORTGAGE INC · recorded Nov 20, 1997

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,224 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$596,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$323,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$272,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$596,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyEssex
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1991
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.07
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Rockport Middle High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 0.2 mi
E
Rockport Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi

District: Rockport School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01966These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.164
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.94

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.79%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.7,145
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.833 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$93,805
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$122,609
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

Ownership

Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

5 Prospect St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Smaller than 77% of homes in Essex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Essex County
  • Older than 96% of homes in Essex County

How it measures up in Rockport 01966

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rockport 01966.

Living area1,292 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,596 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Lot size3,180 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Year built1856
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 5 Prospect St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRockport 01966Essex County
Living areabigger than1,292 ft²33% of homes23% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,180 ft²8% of homes5% of homes
Year builtnewer than18569% of homes4% of homes

About 5 Prospect St

When did 5 Prospect St, Rockport, MA last sell?

5 Prospect St, Rockport, MA last sold on Nov 20, 1997 for $235,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5 Prospect St, Rockport, MA?

5 Prospect St, Rockport, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,292 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 5 Prospect St, Rockport, MA built?

5 Prospect St, Rockport, MA was built in 1856, making it 170 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5 Prospect St, Rockport, MA?

5 Prospect St, Rockport, MA is assigned to Rockport Middle High School (middle), rated B; Rockport Elementary School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Rockport School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5 Prospect St, Rockport, MA compare to other homes in Rockport 01966?

Among the 3,498 homes in Rockport 01966, it is bigger than 33% of them (1,292 ft² against a typical 1,596 ft²), its lot is bigger than 8% of them (3,180 ft² against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1856 against a typical 1953). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5 Prospect St, Rockport, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Prospect St, Rockport, MA was $5,224. The county assessed it at $596,300.

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