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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential

8 HIGHLAND ST

ROCKPORT, MA 01966
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,414 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1870
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

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.$100,000
ROCKPORT NATIONAL BANK · recorded Mar 12, 2004
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.$50,000
ROCKPORT NATIONAL BANK
3rd 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.$25,000

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,147 (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.$587,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$325,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$262,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$587,500

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.1981
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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 · 0.7 mi
M
Rockport Middle High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 0.7 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.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

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

8 Highland 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.

  • Smaller than 70% of homes in Essex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 84% of homes in Rockport 01966
  • Older than 95% of homes in Essex County

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 area1,414 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,596 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Year built1870
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 8 Highland St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRockport 01966Essex County
Living areabigger than1,414 ft²40% of homes30% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac16% of homes18% of homes
Year builtnewer than187014% of homes5% of homes

About 8 Highland St

How big is 8 Highland St, Rockport, MA?

8 Highland St, Rockport, MA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,414 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 8 Highland St, Rockport, MA built?

8 Highland St, Rockport, MA was built in 1870, making it 156 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 8 Highland St, Rockport, MA?

8 Highland 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 8 Highland St, Rockport, MA compare to other homes in Rockport 01966?

Among the 3,498 homes in Rockport 01966, it is bigger than 40% of them (1,414 ft² against a typical 1,596 ft²), its lot is bigger than 16% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1870 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 8 Highland St, Rockport, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8 Highland St, Rockport, MA was $5,147. The county assessed it at $587,500.

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