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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $110,000 on Jul 8, 1996

12 MARY HELEN WAY

ROCKPORT, MA 01966
5
Beds
4 / 1
Baths
2,577 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.41 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1998
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$110,000 · Jul 8, 1996
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$335,000
NOT AVAILABLE · recorded Oct 27, 2010
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$100,000
SANTANDER BANK NA

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,180 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,048,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$333,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$714,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,048,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cape Cod
CountyEssex
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2006
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.41
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Transaction History(9)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Rockport Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Rockport Middle High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 0.3 mi

District: Rockport School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01966These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.164
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.94

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.79%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.7,145
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.833 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$93,805
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$122,609
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

12 Mary Helen Way measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 85% of homes in Rockport 01966
  • Has a bigger lot than 68% of homes in Rockport 01966
  • Newer than 88% of homes in Rockport 01966

How it measures up in Rockport 01966

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rockport 01966.

Living area2,577 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,594 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Lot size0.41 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Year built1998
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 88% of homes nearby

How 12 Mary Helen Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRockport 01966Essex County
Living areabigger than2,577 ft²85% of homes76% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.41 ac68% of homes65% of homes
Year builtnewer than199888% of homes88% of homes

About 12 Mary Helen Way

When did 12 Mary Helen Way, Rockport, MA last sell?

12 Mary Helen Way, Rockport, MA last sold on Jul 8, 1996 for $110,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 12 Mary Helen Way, Rockport, MA?

12 Mary Helen Way, Rockport, MA has 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,577 square feet of living space and a 0.41-acre lot.

When was 12 Mary Helen Way, Rockport, MA built?

12 Mary Helen Way, Rockport, MA was built in 1998, making it 28 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 12 Mary Helen Way, Rockport, MA?

12 Mary Helen Way, Rockport, MA is assigned to Rockport Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Rockport Middle High School (middle), rated B. All sit in Rockport School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12 Mary Helen Way, Rockport, MA compare to other homes in Rockport 01966?

Among the 3,498 homes in Rockport 01966, it is bigger than 85% of them (2,577 ft² against a typical 1,594 ft²), its lot is bigger than 68% of them (0.41 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 88% of them (1998 against a typical 1953). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 12 Mary Helen Way, Rockport, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12 Mary Helen Way, Rockport, MA was $9,180. The county assessed it at $1,048,000.

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