76 Days on market
173 Main Street Rockport — Photo 1 of 31

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

This Property
Size (SqFt) →Price →
This Property$590/sqft
Local Avg (Rockport)$691/sqft
15% BelowMarket Average

* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Rockport, MA.

Property Details

Financials

Original Price$599,000
Annual Taxes$4,860

Parking

Garage0
Off-Street3

Interior Specifications

Total Rooms5
FireplacesNone
FlooringTile, Vinyl, Hardwood
BasementFull, Bulkhead, Concrete

Climate & Utilities

HeatingForced Air, Oil
CoolingNone
WaterPublic
SewerPublic Sewer

Building & Exterior

Construction--
RoofShingle
FoundationConcrete Perimeter
ZoningR3

Property & Lot

Acres0.22
SqFt Lot9,757
Lot FeaturesCorner Lot

Amenities & Appliances

Electric Water Heater • Range • Dishwasher • Refrigerator • Washer • Dryer

Neighborhood

Public Transportation

Geography

Floorplan Breakdown

Structural Layout

First
Living RoomDining RoomKitchenPrimary BedroomBedroom 2Bathroom 1
Living Room
Lvl First

Vaulted Ceiling(s), Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room
Lvl First

Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen
Lvl First

Flooring - Vinyl

Primary Bedroom
Lvl First

Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom 2
Lvl First
Bathroom 1
Lvl First

Bathroom - 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 Provided By

Listing Agent: Ron Goulart & Jennifer Anderson

Listing Office: RE/MAX Beacon

MLS® Number: 73547544

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