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$1,344,893$426 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $250,000 on Oct 9, 1991

17 HIGH ST

ROCKPORT, MA 01966
9
Beds
5.5
Baths
3,158 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1996
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$1.3M
$1.3M low$1.4M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$250,000 · Oct 9, 1991

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,094 (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.$809,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$246,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$563,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$933,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,176,860

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.22 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Colonial
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.18
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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(6)

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 · 0.5 mi
M
Rockport Middle High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 0.5 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

17 High St 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.

  • Worth more than 92% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs less per square foot than 90% of homes in Rockport 01966
  • Bigger than 93% of homes in Rockport 01966
  • Has a smaller lot than 71% of homes in Rockport 01966
  • Newer than 86% of homes in Rockport 01966

What homes are worth in Rockport 01966

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$387K$3M

This home is worth more than 82% 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.

Estimated value$1,344,893
CheaperTypical $873,178Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$426
CheaperTypical $593Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Living area3,158 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,607 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Year built1996
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 86% of homes nearby

How 17 High St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRockport 01966Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,344,89382% of homes92% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$42610% of homes57% of homes
Living areabigger than3,158 ft²93% of homes87% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac29% of homes35% of homes
Year builtnewer than199686% of homes86% of homes

About 17 High St

How much is 17 High St, Rockport, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 17 High St, Rockport, MA is $1,344,893 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $1,274,015 to $1,415,771. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 17 High St, Rockport, MA last sell?

17 High St, Rockport, MA last sold on Oct 9, 1991 for $250,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 17 High St, Rockport, MA?

17 High St, Rockport, MA has 9 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, 3,158 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 17 High St, Rockport, MA built?

17 High St, Rockport, MA was built in 1996, making it 30 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 17 High St, Rockport, MA?

17 High St, 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 17 High St, Rockport, MA compare to other homes in Rockport 01966?

Among the 3,498 homes in Rockport 01966, it is worth more than 82% of them ($1,344,893 against a typical $873,178), its price per square foot is higher than 10% of them ($426 against a typical $593), it is bigger than 93% of them (3,158 ft² against a typical 1,607 ft²), its lot is bigger than 29% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 86% of them (1996 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 92% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 17 High St, Rockport, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 17 High St, Rockport, MA was $7,094. The county assessed it at $809,800.

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