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Listing broker remarks

Welcome to Old Garden Beach, one of Rockport’s most desirable neighborhoods! Just steps from the Shalin Liu Performance Center, restaurants, shops, galleries, churches, the commuter rail to Boston and Old Garden Beach, 19 Norwood Ave offers the perfect opportunity to enjoy all that this quintessential seaside town has to offer. Owned by the same family for more than 60 years, built in 1914, this home is ready for its next chapter. Many of the home’s beautiful original details remain, adding character and charm throughout. The first floor features an open-concept living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen, and den, while four bedrooms and a full bath are located upstairs.Also included is a renovated carriage house, which contains two bedrooms and a full bath on the first floor, with an open-concept living, dining, and kitchen and a private deck upstairs. Whether used for guests, extended family, additional living space, or rental income, the carriage house is a wonderful bonus. A rare opportunity in a highly sought-after location—come enjoy the charm, character, and coastal lifestyle that make Rockport so special!— Compass

Key details

  • 2,799 sq ft
  • 10,193 lot sq ft
  • 4 beds
  • 1 baths
  • 1914 built
  • $535 / sq ft
  • $8,903 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠7⁠6⁠5⁠5⁠4⁠
Last updated
Address
19 Norwood Ave
Town
Rockport, MA
ZIP
01966
Deed (Bk/Pg)
13888 / 44

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Neighborhood: Old Garden Beach

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.