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Listing broker remarks

Just steps from the boardwalk and one of Cape Ann’s most beautiful beaches, this charming seaside Long Beach cottage is the perfect seasonal escape. Enjoy spectacular sunsets, refreshing ocean breezes, and the quintessential Rockport lifestyle from this inviting two-bedroom, one-bath retreat. An open floor plan, screened in porch and two decks creates an easy, comfortable flow for relaxed beach days and effortless entertaining. The cottage’s warm coastal character and ideal location make it a wonderful place to gather with family and friends or simply escape and unwind. The unfinished lower level offers incredible versatility and adds to the cottage’s appeal. Currently featuring laundry facilities, a ping pong table, and plenty of beach gear storage, it provides an ideal space for a fun bunk room, game room, or overflow space for guests—an opportunity to customize it to suit your lifestyle. The lower level also has a covered patio, outdoor shower and beautiful garden area. Spend your days swimming, strolling the shoreline, or enjoying the boardwalk, then head into Rockport village to explore its galleries, boutiques, cafés, restaurants, and iconic harbor. Sunbathing, swimming and surfing the waves, this Long Beach cottage offers endless ways to enjoy the coast. Whether you’re looking for an investment property with a proven rental history, summer sanctuary, weekend getaway, or a place to create generations of seaside memories, this special cottage puts you where you want to be—by the water, surrounded by beauty, and close to everything Rockport has to offer. All offers if any due on Monday,September 14 by 5pm.— J. Barrett & Company

Key details

  • 576 sq ft
  • 2 beds
  • 1 baths
  • 1940 built
  • $1,041 / sq ft
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠7⁠2⁠9⁠9⁠9⁠
Last updated
Address
85 Long Beach
Town
Rockport, MA
ZIP
01966

Map

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.