OFF MARKET

Off market may 2022 for $2.4M

$1,657,266

•

1,199

sq ft

4 Gap Head Rd, Rockport, MA 01966

About this home

A true unicorn of a home! Looking for a waterfront home with its own private beach and panoramic views of the Atlantic? Welcome to 4 Gap Head Rd in the desirable South End of Rockport. Upon entering the home, you are immediately drawn to the ocean views and natural light pouring in through the large doors leading to the back deck, flooding the open concept main level with natural beauty. Sleep to the sounds of the waves rolling in from the 2 bedrooms on the upper level. Once the workshop and stable for the U.S Coastgaurd Life Saving Station, this 2 bedroom cottage has expansion potential or is the perfect beach bungalow as it is with its private beach access and outdoor shower. Just a short distance to Old Garden Beach, the acclaimed Shalin Liu Performace Center and Bearskin Neck. Don't miss this once in a lifetime opportunity.

Single-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

0.54 acresLot Size

$1,382Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Nest | Syndi Zaiger Group • Compass

Bought with Nest | Syndi Zaiger Group • Compass

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #72961873

Redfin Estimate

$1,657,266

$743K since sold in May 2022$105K since September

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This home's estimate is 140.1% higher than the average sale price ($690K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$809,000
A
3 beds1 bath1,270 sq ft
10 Caleb's Ln, Rockport, MA 01966
SOLD SEP 22, 2026
$620,000
B
2 beds1 bath1,015 sq ft
173 Main St, Rockport, MA 01966
SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$1,050,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,550 sq ft
17 Story St, Rockport, MA 01966
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$680,000
D
2 beds1 bath1,080 sq ft
8 Blake Ct, Gloucester, MA 01930
SOLD AUG 25, 2026
$375,000
E
2 beds1.5 baths912 sq ft
89 Friend St, Gloucester, MA 01930
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$607,500
F
2 beds1 bath1,152 sq ft
27 Gee Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930

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Market trends in 01966, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

2.1% MoM

Median sale price

$810K

$21K MoM

Avg. days on market

32d

10 days MoM

Recently sold homes

4 MoM

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Sale history for 4 Gap Head Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72961873

May 13, 2022

Sold

$2,400,000

$2,002/sq ft

Apr 12, 2022

Contingent

—

Apr 4, 2022

Listed

$1,500,000

$1,251/sq ft

MLS PIN #71743366

May 15, 2015

Sold

$720,000

$601/sq ft

Apr 1, 2015

Pending

—

Mar 2, 2015

Price Changed

$785,000

$655/sq ft

Nov 17, 2014

Price Changed

$849,000

$708/sq ft

Sep 15, 2014

Listed

$995,000

$830/sq ft

+12

PRICE ADJUSTMENT!!! This is once in a lifetime opportunity to own beachfront property at this price point. Gap Head is a private enclave of multi-million dollar homes in Rockport's coveted South End. 4 Gap Head is sited on over half an acre. Glorious views combined with a private beach make this a perfect maritime pied a terre with the potential for expansion. Built around 1889, the 2 bedroom cottage was originally utilized as a workshop and stable as part of the U.S. Coast Guard Life Saving Station. Call listing agent to get the web site address for this special property.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$11,203 (−1.1%)

$980,100 + $207,900

$1,188,000

2022

$11,323 (+6.0%)

$983,200 + $169,900

$1,153,100

2021

$10,684 (+4.9%)

$936,400 + $160,500

$1,096,900

2020

$10,183 (+3.3%)

$891,700 + $116,500

$1,008,200

2018

$9,854 (+9.1%)

$866,200 + $108,500

$974,700

2017

$9,032 (+2.5%)

$707,100 + $93,600

$800,700

2016

$8,810 (−22.2%)

$687,200 + $95,900

$783,100

2014

$11,320 (+2.0%)

$916,300 + $88,100

$1,004,400

2013

$11,098 (+3.7%)

$924,100 + $73,900

$998,000

2012

$10,707 (+2.2%)

$994,100 + $71,300

$1,065,400

2011

$10,481 (−23.9%)

$993,800 + $75,700

$1,069,500

2010

$13,773 (+117.1%)

$1,461,500 + $75,700

$1,537,200

2009

$6,345

$665,600 + $88,000

$753,600

Tax history for 4 Gap Head Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$11,203 (−1.1%)

$980,100 + $207,900

$1,188,000

2022

$11,323 (+6.0%)

$983,200 + $169,900

$1,153,100

2021

$10,684 (+4.9%)

$936,400 + $160,500

$1,096,900

2020

$10,183 (+3.3%)

$891,700 + $116,500

$1,008,200

2018

$9,854 (+9.1%)

$866,200 + $108,500

$974,700

2017

$9,032 (+2.5%)

$707,100 + $93,600

$800,700

2016

$8,810 (−22.2%)

$687,200 + $95,900

$783,100

2014

$11,320 (+2.0%)

$916,300 + $88,100

$1,004,400

2013

$11,098 (+3.7%)

$924,100 + $73,900

$998,000

2012

$10,707 (+2.2%)

$994,100 + $71,300

$1,065,400

2011

$10,481 (−23.9%)

$993,800 + $75,700

$1,069,500

2010

$13,773 (+117.1%)

$1,461,500 + $75,700

$1,537,200

2009

$6,345

$665,600 + $88,000

$753,600

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.54 Acres

Year renovated

1991

Sq. Ft.

1,198

Year built

1900

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Essex County

APN

2120676

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 19, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First

Family Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access

Dining Room Information
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 4
Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,199
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since
Color: Natural

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck, Rain Gutters, Outdoor Shower

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Has Waterview
Ocean, Pond

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.54
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s)
WaterfrontYN: Yes

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,684
Tax Year: 2021

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Oil

Location

Location Information
Directions: Marmion Way to Gap Head Road
UnparsedAddress: 4 Gap Head Rd, Rockport MA 01966

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Shopping, Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,198
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.54 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 1991
County: Essex County
APN: 2120676

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 19, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Rockport Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi

5/10

Rockport High School

Public 6-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

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

6/10 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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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.58M – $1.91M

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Home values near 4 Gap Head Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1 Gap Head Road, Rockport, MA 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3326 Sq. Ft.	$3,822,084
8 Gap Head Road Unit C, Rockport, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 676 Sq. Ft.	$848,710

Address	Redfin Estimate
8 Gap Head Road Unit A, Rockport, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1761 Sq. Ft.	$1,528,558
7 Gap Head Road, Rockport, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3136 Sq. Ft.	$2,925,555

Address	Redfin Estimate
8 Gap Head Road Unit B, Rockport, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 838 Sq. Ft.	$808,339
5 Gap Head Road, Rockport, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4096 Sq. Ft.	$5,293,506

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