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$1,223,881$718 / 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 70How 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

3 GALE AVE

ROCKPORT, MA 01966
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,704 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.
0.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1899
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$1.2M
$861K low$1.6M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,255 (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.$1,399,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,001,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$397,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,287,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,660,695

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
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.1991
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.25
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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 · 2.5 mi
E
Rockport Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.5 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

3 Gale Ave 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 89% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in Essex County
  • Older than 90% of homes in Essex County

What homes are worth in Rockport 01966

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

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$383K$2.8M

This home is worth more than 79% 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$1,223,881
CheaperTypical $874,737Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$718
CheaperTypical $593Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Living area1,704 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,596 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Year built1899
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 3 Gale Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRockport 01966Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,223,88179% of homes89% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$71874% of homes96% of homes
Living areabigger than1,704 ft²54% of homes44% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac43% of homes49% of homes
Year builtnewer than189920% of homes10% of homes

About 3 Gale Ave

How much is 3 Gale Ave, Rockport, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 3 Gale Ave, Rockport, MA is $1,223,881 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $860,756 to $1,587,006. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 3 Gale Ave, Rockport, MA last sell?

3 Gale Ave, Rockport, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 3 Gale Ave, Rockport, MA?

3 Gale Ave, Rockport, MA has 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,704 square feet of living space and a 0.25-acre lot.

When was 3 Gale Ave, Rockport, MA built?

3 Gale Ave, Rockport, MA was built in 1899, making it 127 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 3 Gale Ave, Rockport, MA?

3 Gale Ave, 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 3 Gale Ave, Rockport, MA compare to other homes in Rockport 01966?

Among the 3,498 homes in Rockport 01966, it is worth more than 79% of them ($1,223,881 against a typical $874,737), its price per square foot is higher than 74% of them ($718 against a typical $593), it is bigger than 54% of them (1,704 ft² against a typical 1,596 ft²), its lot is bigger than 43% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 20% of them (1899 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 89% 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 3 Gale Ave, Rockport, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 3 Gale Ave, Rockport, MA was $12,255. The county assessed it at $1,399,000.

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