A wonderful and affordable Rockport cottage. A sweet fall retreat away from the city . Come experience small seaside community living. Enjoy the peaceful beaches that tend to be much less crowded this time of year. Close to beautiful scenic rugged rocky shoreline. Moments to Cultural District with shops , galleries, music hall and new pub. Enjoy Saturday Rockport Farmer's Market . Charming English inspired rustic 1766 cottage .Exquisitely worn walls and loft with exposed king boards. Handsome untouched exposed beams. A melding of old world and modern living .Truly one of a kind home with natural character unfound today. Enjoy one level living. Lovely long semi private back yard. Great for play , pets and fall fire pits. Plenty of space for gardening and entertaining. Enjoy such features as storage shed, Trex decking porch , slate patio and two off street parking spaces. A peaceful retreat only 1 hour and 19 minutes by MBTA train.
Single-familyProperty Type
1766Year Built
9,288 sq ftLot Size
$984Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Michele Allison-Elwell• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Gloucester
Bought with Michele Allison-Elwell• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Gloucester
This Classic one bedroom Cottage is the ideal seasonal getaway with it's location just off South Street. There is Old Garden Beach, The Rockport Golf Club, and the Riding Stable all minutes away. Town Center, the Yacht Club, Bearskin Neck and The World Famous Shalin Liu Performance Center are just a few more minutes up the road...This home comes furnished and outfitted with dishes et al and is being sold "As Is". It is serviced by a septic system which has a failed Title V (buyer responsibility to escrow & install). Seller to provide an approved septic plan with two installation bids, which is currently (will take a few weeks) a work in progress.
Public Records
Jan 4, 1999
Sold
$214,000
$396/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 27, 1996
Sold
$140,000
$259/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$3,610 (−4.6%)
$288,400 + $94,400
$382,800
2022
$3,783 (−11.9%)
$291,200 + $94,000
$385,200
2021
$4,293 (+33.5%)
$277,300 + $163,500
$440,800
2020
$3,215 (+23.1%)
$233,600 + $84,700
$318,300
2019
$2,611 (+0.8%)
$227,700 + $37,100
$264,800
2018
$2,589 (−9.7%)
$219,000 + $37,100
$256,100
2017
$2,867 (+1.2%)
$198,600 + $55,600
$254,200
2016
$2,832 (+10.3%)
$193,000 + $58,700
$251,700
2014
$2,568 (+0.7%)
$175,400 + $52,500
$227,900
2013
$2,549 (+4.3%)
$177,100 + $52,100
$229,200
2012
$2,444 (−5.2%)
$190,500 + $52,700
$243,200
2011
$2,577 (+9.4%)
$207,200 + $55,800
$263,000
2010
$2,356 (−8.5%)
$207,200 + $55,800
$263,000
2009
$2,576
$243,800 + $62,100
$305,900
Tax history for 3 Brooks Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$3,610 (−4.6%)
$288,400 + $94,400
$382,800
2022
$3,783 (−11.9%)
$291,200 + $94,000
$385,200
2021
$4,293 (+33.5%)
$277,300 + $163,500
$440,800
2020
$3,215 (+23.1%)
$233,600 + $84,700
$318,300
2019
$2,611 (+0.8%)
$227,700 + $37,100
$264,800
2018
$2,589 (−9.7%)
$219,000 + $37,100
$256,100
2017
$2,867 (+1.2%)
$198,600 + $55,600
$254,200
2016
$2,832 (+10.3%)
$193,000 + $58,700
$251,700
2014
$2,568 (+0.7%)
$175,400 + $52,500
$227,900
2013
$2,549 (+4.3%)
$177,100 + $52,100
$229,200
2012
$2,444 (−5.2%)
$190,500 + $52,700
$243,200
2011
$2,577 (+9.4%)
$207,200 + $55,800
$263,000
2010
$2,356 (−8.5%)
$207,200 + $55,800
$263,000
2009
$2,576
$243,800 + $62,100
$305,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Directions: South St (rt.127)to Brooks Rd. 1hr from Boston
UnparsedAddress: 3 Brooks Rd, Rockport MA 01966
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Conservation Area, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 616
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1766
Year Renovated: 2006
County: Essex County
APN: 2120312
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 19, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
Listing Information
Exclusions: Personal Family Pieces Of Furniture.
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Rockport Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
5/10
Rockport High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 87° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Rockport, MA • 01966
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$505,000 – $612,000
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