
173 Main Street Rockport — Photo 1 of 31
$599,000
173 Main Street, Rockport, MA 01966
Rockport, MA 01966
Beds
2
Baths
1
SqFt
1,015
Style
Single Family
Built
1959
Experience the ease of one-level living in this inviting 2-bedroom, 1-bath home just minutes from downtown Rockport. Thoughtfully designed to maximize its 1015 square feet, this home features an efficient layout, an eat-in kitchen, and a bright living room with high vaulted pine ceilings that create an open, airy feel. Enjoy your own private retreat with a canopy-covered deck overlooking the partially fenced backyard, plus a storage shed and off-street parking for 3 vehicles. An endearing granite stone wall adds classic New England curb appeal along Main Street. Ideally located near Rockport's shops, restaurants, beaches, harbor, Bearskin Neck, and Shalin Liu Performance Center, this home offers the opportunity to enjoy the very best of Cape Ann's coastal lifestyle
Market Value Analysis
* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Rockport, MA.
Property Details
Financials
Parking
Interior Specifications
Climate & Utilities
Building & Exterior
Property & Lot
Amenities & Appliances
Electric Water Heater • Range • Dishwasher • Refrigerator • Washer • Dryer
Neighborhood
Public Transportation
Geography
Floorplan Breakdown
Structural Layout
Living Room
Lvl FirstVaulted Ceiling(s), Flooring - Hardwood
Dining Room
Lvl FirstFlooring - Hardwood
Kitchen
Lvl FirstFlooring - Vinyl
Primary Bedroom
Lvl FirstFlooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 2
Lvl FirstBathroom 1
Lvl FirstBathroom - Full
Population
7,009
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)
Median Household Income
$96K
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)
Renter-Occupied Homes
31.7%
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)
New Construction Permits — Essex County
1,060 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (-11% vs the prior 12 months) — 603 in 5+ unit buildings
U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jul '26)
ADU Potential
Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 508 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 1,015 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 9,757 sq ft.
Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.
Listing Agent: Ron Goulart & Jennifer Anderson
Listing Office: RE/MAX Beacon
MLS® Number: 73547544
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