Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
85 THATCHER RD
ROCKPORT, MA 01966
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,632 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
Valuation
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.$70,000
CAPE ANN SAVINGS BANK · R · recorded Jan 16, 2008
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,749 (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.$770,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$493,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$277,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$733,500
Climate Risk
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.36 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.72%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone
Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.
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.0.23
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Electric
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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.
EM
Rockport Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.1 mi
Rockport Middle High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 1.2 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
OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes
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
85 Thatcher Rd 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.
- Older than 80% 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 area1,632 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,608 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 51% of homes nearby
Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger
Bigger than 39% of homes nearby
Year built1900
OlderTypical 1952Newer
Newer than 26% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Rockport 01966 | Essex County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 1,632 ft² | 51% of homes | 41% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.23 ac | 39% of homes | 46% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1900 | 26% of homes | 20% of homes |
About 85 Thatcher Rd
When did 85 Thatcher Rd, Rockport, MA last sell?
85 Thatcher Rd, Rockport, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.
How big is 85 Thatcher Rd, Rockport, MA?
85 Thatcher Rd, Rockport, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,632 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.
When was 85 Thatcher Rd, Rockport, MA built?
85 Thatcher Rd, Rockport, MA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.
What schools serve 85 Thatcher Rd, Rockport, MA?
85 Thatcher Rd, Rockport, MA is assigned to Rockport Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Rockport Middle High School (middle), rated B. All sit in Rockport School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.
How does 85 Thatcher Rd, Rockport, MA compare to other homes in Rockport 01966?
Among the 3,498 homes in Rockport 01966, it is bigger than 51% of them (1,632 ft² against a typical 1,608 ft²), its lot is bigger than 39% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 26% of them (1900 against a typical 1952). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.
What are the property taxes on 85 Thatcher Rd, Rockport, MA?
The 2025 property tax bill for 85 Thatcher Rd, Rockport, MA was $6,749. The county assessed it at $770,400.
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