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12 WHALE COVE RD

ROCKPORT, MA 01966
5
Beds
4 / 1
Baths
1,840 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.
0.39 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
12
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$19,969 (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.$2,279,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,820,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$458,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$2,279,600

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.Conventional
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.1995
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.39
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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(3)

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.

M
Rockport Middle High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 0.7 mi
E
Rockport Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.8 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%

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How this home compares

12 Whale Cove Rd 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 66% 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 area1,840 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,594 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Lot size0.39 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1954Newer

Newer than 48% of homes nearby

How 12 Whale Cove Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRockport 01966Essex County
Living areabigger than1,840 ft²61% of homes50% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.39 ac66% of homes64% of homes
Year builtnewer than195048% of homes44% of homes

About 12 Whale Cove Rd

When did 12 Whale Cove Rd, Rockport, MA last sell?

12 Whale Cove Rd, Rockport, MA last sold on Aug 14, 2008, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 12 Whale Cove Rd, Rockport, MA?

12 Whale Cove Rd, Rockport, MA has 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 1,840 square feet of living space and a 0.39-acre lot.

When was 12 Whale Cove Rd, Rockport, MA built?

12 Whale Cove Rd, Rockport, MA was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 12 Whale Cove Rd, Rockport, MA?

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

How does 12 Whale Cove Rd, Rockport, MA compare to other homes in Rockport 01966?

Among the 3,498 homes in Rockport 01966, it is bigger than 61% of them (1,840 ft² against a typical 1,594 ft²), its lot is bigger than 66% of them (0.39 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 48% of them (1950 against a typical 1954). 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 Whale Cove Rd, Rockport, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12 Whale Cove Rd, Rockport, MA was $19,969. The county assessed it at $2,279,600.

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