Sweet retreat in prized location in Pigeon Cove, moments from historic Steel Derrick quarry, Halibut Point State Park, and endless walking paths and trails leading to the woods and water. Move here knowing you will soon be living your best life --- near the sea. Enjoy the colorful galleries, shops and cafes of Rockport village and Bearskin Neck, dine in local restaurants and explore the town’s many recreational opportunities including ancient Dogtown. The home’s bright and open floor plan features two finished levels of living space, including a 1st floor primary bedroom with sliders to deck overlooking the garden. A full basement with walkout access, detached two-story barn with stove, and picket fence and beautiful perennial gardens with pond feature add more appeal--and plenty of cozy spots to read and soak up the afternoon sun. Truly a find, located on large level lot in one of Rockport’s most sought-after communities.
Sold for $840,000
Street View
$840,000
42 Pigeon Hill St, Rockport, MA 01966
3beds
1,273sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1880
0.34 Acres Lot
$851,500 Zestimate®
$660/sqft
$3,704 Estimated rent
Home value
$851,500
$775,000 - $937,000
$3,704/mo
Zestimate® history
Owner options
List your home for rent
$3,704/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Find your next renter with Zillow Rental Manager. Plus, with online applications, you can quickly screen prospective tenants – for free.
$3,704/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Refinance and save
$5,357/mo
Est. payment
Refinancing to a lower rate could help reduce your monthly payments and save thousands over the life of the loan.
$5,357/mo
Est. payment
Explore your selling options
Work with a Zillow partner agent
Leverage their expertise and Zillow's premium Showcase listings to get your home seen by more buyers.
Get startedList with your own agent
Get your home in front of millions of buyers by listing it on Zillow.
Learn how to do itSell it yourself
Take full control of how buyers see your home on Zillow by listing For Sale by Owner (FSBO).
List your homeWhat's special
Beautiful perennial gardensPond featureDetached two-story barnPicket fenceLarge level lot
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Amanda Armstrong Group 978-879-6322,
Compass 781-534-9229,
Amanda Armstrong Group 978-879-6322
Bought with:
Kaela Sexton
Vadala Real Estate
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73373322
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access
- Level: First
- Area: 167.22
- Dimensions: 14.33 x 11.67
Bedroom 2
- Features: Skylight, Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Wainscoting
- Level: Second
- Area: 150.5
- Dimensions: 14.33 x 10.5
Bedroom 3
- Features: Skylight, Ceiling Fan(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Lighting - Pendant
- Level: Second
- Area: 183.44
- Dimensions: 17.33 x 10.58
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 36.67
- Dimensions: 5 x 7.33
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 6
- Dimensions: 3 x 2
Kitchen
- Features: Skylight, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Cable Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances, Lighting - Pendant
- Level: First
- Area: 165
- Dimensions: 14.67 x 11.25
Living room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, Wainscoting, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 369.78
- Dimensions: 17.33 x 21.33
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Lighting - Overhead, In Basement
Features
- Closet, Recessed Lighting, Mud Room, Loft, Internet Available - Unknown, Other
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Doors: Insulated Doors, French Doors
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Concrete,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,273
- Total interior livable area: 1,273 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,273
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Heated Garage, Workshop in Garage, Barn, Off Street, Stone/Gravel, Unpaved
- Has garage: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck - Wood
- Exterior features: Porch, Deck - Wood, Hot Tub/Spa, Storage, Barn/Stable, Fenced Yard, Garden
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Private
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
- Waterfront features: Beach Access, Ocean, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
- Features: Cleared, Level
Details
- Additional structures: Barn/Stable
- Parcel number: 2117731
- Zoning: RA
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Block, Granite
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1880
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
- Subdivision: Rockport
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Rockport
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $660/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $669,000
- Annual tax amount: $5,860
- Date on market: 1/7/2026
- Listing terms: Contract
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/11/2025 | Sold | $840,000+1.3%$660/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73373322 Report a problem | ||
| 5/24/2025 | Contingent | $829,000$651/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73373322 Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $829,000+90.6%$651/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73373322 Report a problem | ||
| 7/9/2004 | Sold | $435,000$342/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,449 | $453,100 |
| 2024 | $4,449 | $453,100 |
| 2023 | $4,449 | $453,100 |
| 2022 | $4,449 +5.8% | $453,100 +4.9% |
| 2021 | $4,206 +10.4% | $431,800 +14.4% |
| 2020 | $3,811 +3.5% | $377,300 +1.1% |
| 2019 | $3,681 -1.2% | $373,300 +1.3% |
| 2018 | $3,725 +6.5% | $368,400 +18.8% |
| 2017 | $3,497 +2% | $310,000 +1.7% |
| 2016 | $3,429 +2.6% | $304,800 +0.3% |
| 2015 | $3,342 +6.1% | $303,800 +8.7% |
| 2014 | $3,150 +4% | $279,500 +2.6% |
| 2013 | $3,030 +4.5% | $272,500 -5.5% |
| 2012 | $2,899 -7.7% | $288,500 -10% |
| 2011 | $3,142 +9.4% | $320,600 |
| 2010 | $2,873 +1.4% | $320,600 -4.7% |
| 2009 | $2,832 -0.9% | $336,400 -1.3% |
| 2008 | $2,858 +3% | $340,700 -1.2% |
| 2007 | $2,776 -4.1% | $344,900 -0.3% |
| 2006 | $2,894 +0.7% | $345,800 +3.3% |
| 2005 | $2,875 +6.5% | $334,700 +8.9% |
| 2004 | $2,699 +11.3% | $307,400 +54.1% |
| 2003 | $2,424 +4.7% | $199,500 |
| 2001 | $2,316 -3.2% | $199,500 +32.5% |
| 2000 | $2,392 +16.2% | $150,600 +5% |
| 1997 | $2,059 | $143,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 01966
Nearby homes
- $514,300-- bd-- ba-- sqft52 Pigeon Hill St, Rockport, MA 01966Off Market
- $850,4002 bd1 ba1.1k sqft42 Pigeon Hill St, Rockport, MA 01966Off Market
- $901,6003 bd2 ba1.7k sqft56 Pigeon Hill St, Rockport, MA 01966Off Market
- $1,029,2003 bd2 ba1.7k sqft56 Pigeon Hill St, Rockport, MA 01966Off Market
- $861,4003 bd1 ba2.1k sqft40 Pigeon Hill St, Rockport, MA 01966Off Market
- $975,4003 bd1 ba2.1k sqft40 Pigeon Hill St, Rockport, MA 01966Off Market
- $530,0003 bd1 ba1.1k sqft41 Pigeon Hill St, Rockport, MA 01966Sold
- $804,6003 bd2 ba1k sqft38 Pigeon Hill St, Rockport, MA 01966Off Market
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Rockport Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.9 mi
- 6/10Rockport High SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 1.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Res
- Middle: Rms
- High: Rhs
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
Get a cash offer in 3 minutes
Find out how much your home could sell for in as little as 3 minutes with a no-obligation cash offer.
Estimated market value
$851,500
Get a cash offer in 3 minutes
Find out how much your home could sell for in as little as 3 minutes with a no-obligation cash offer.
Estimated market value
$851,500
- Massachusetts
- Essex County
- Rockport
- 01966
- 42 Pigeon Hill St
Nearby cities
Nearby zip codes
Other Rockport Topics
