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Listing broker remarks

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— RE/MAX Beacon

Key details

  • 1,015 sq ft
  • 9,757 lot sq ft
  • 2 beds
  • 1 baths
  • 1959 built
  • $590 / sq ft
  • $4,860 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠4⁠7⁠5⁠4⁠4⁠
Last updated
Address
173 Main Street
Town
Rockport, MA
ZIP
01966
Deed (Bk/Pg)
31430 / 566

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Neighborhood: Rockport

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.