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    • $5,500,000

    5 Gap Head Rd, Rockport, MA 01966

    4beds
    4,096sqft
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    $34,650/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1998
    0.74 Acres Lot
    $5,220,700 Zestimate®
    $1,343/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Private no-through-traffic oceanfront waySpacious roomPalazzo-like covered patioBeautiful gardensSubstantial storageCozy yet refined ambianceEasy-flowing floor plan
    Tucked away on a private, no-through-traffic oceanfront way, this property enjoys a rare combination of tranquility, privacy, and stunning waterfront surroundings on Straitsmouth Point between Rockport’s legendary twin lighthouses on Thacher Island to the south; Sandy Bay and the Atlantic Ocean to the west and north and the rocky shoreline below. Every spacious room within the easy-flowing floor plan features an ocean view via massive windows and exudes a cozy, yet refined ambiance that meets today’s needs and desires for daily living and when entertaining. With 4 bedrooms – the primary suite has a massive closet - 3.5 baths and 4,000+ sf of air-conditioned living space, this spectacular residence with beautiful gardens, ample outdoor play spaces, palazzo-like covered patio, 2-car heated garage with a workshop, and substantial storage accommodates a multitude of must-haves as well as amenities you didn’t even know you wanted. A year-round property destined to become a generational treasure
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    Listed by:

    Ann Rick Gloucester Group 508-942-4323,

    J. Barrett & Company 978-282-1315,

    Ann Rick Gloucester Group 508-942-4323

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73555738

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 4
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Window(s) - Picture, Balcony / Deck, Balcony - Exterior, Hot Tub / Spa, French Doors, Double Vanity, Dressing Room
      • Level: Second
      Bedroom 2
      • Features: Bathroom - Full, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
      • Level: Second
      Bedroom 3
      • Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
      • Level: Second
      Bedroom 4
      • Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
      • Level: Second
      Primary bathroom
      • Features: Yes
      Bathroom 1
      • Level: First
      Bathroom 2
      • Level: Second
      Bathroom 3
      • Level: Second
      Dining room
      • Features: Coffered Ceiling(s), Flooring - Hardwood
      • Level: First
      Family room
      • Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony - Exterior
      • Level: First
      Kitchen
      • Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Cabinets - Upgraded, Stainless Steel Appliances
      • Level: Main,First
      Living room
      • Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Crown Molding
      • Level: Main,First
      Heating
      • Baseboard, Heat Pump, Oil, Ductless
      Cooling
      • Central Air, Ductless
      Appliances
      • Included: Electric Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, Plumbed For Ice Maker
      • Laundry: Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
      Features
      • Entrance Foyer, Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub, Finish - Sheetrock
      • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Stone / Slate
      • Doors: Insulated Doors
      • Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens
      • Basement: Full,Crawl Space,Bulkhead,Concrete
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Living Room
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 4,096
      • Total interior livable area: 4,096 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 4,096

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 6
      • Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Workshop in Garage, Insulated, Driveway, Stone/Gravel
      • Attached garage spaces: 2
      • Uncovered spaces: 4
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: Accessible Entrance
      Features
      • Patio & porch: Porch, Deck, Covered
      • Exterior features: Porch, Deck, Covered Patio/Deck, Balcony, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Satellite Dish, Drought Tolerant/Water Conserving Landscaping, ET Irrigation Controller
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Scenic View(s), Water, Ocean
      • Has water view: Yes
      • Water view: Ocean,Water
      • Waterfront features: Waterfront, Ocean, Frontage, Deep Water Access, Direct Access, Private, Walk to, 1/10 to 3/10 To Beach, Beach Ownership(Private, Public)
      Lot
      • Size: 0.74 Acres
      • Features: Level, Other
      Details
      • Parcel number: M:30 B:4C,2120672
      • Zoning: RA
      • Other equipment: Satellite Dish

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Colonial,Contemporary
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Frame, Conventional (2x4-2x6)
      • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
      • Roof: Shingle
      Condition
      • Year built: 1998

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service, Generator Connection
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection, Generator Connection
      Green energy
      • Energy efficient items: Thermostat
      • Water conservation: Water-Smart Landscaping, ET Irrigation Controller

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship
      • Security: Security System
      • Subdivision: Gap Head
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Rockport

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $1,343/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $3,087,200
      • Annual tax amount: $26,118
      • Date on market: 7/28/2026
      • Listing terms: Contract
      • Road surface type: Paved

        Estimated market value

        $5,220,700

        $4.96M - $5.48M

        $6,234/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/28/2026Listed for sale$5,500,000+1366.7%$1,343/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73555738 Report a problem
        11/25/1996Sold$375,000$92/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$23,582 $2,401,400
        2024$23,582 $2,401,400
        2023$23,582 $2,401,400
        2022$23,582 +7.8%$2,401,400 +6.9%
        2021$21,884 -5.2%$2,246,800 -1.7%
        2020$23,080 +3.7%$2,285,100 +1.2%
        2019$22,264 -13.3%$2,258,000 -11.1%
        2018$25,680 +8.7%$2,540,100 +21.2%
        2017$23,635 +3.4%$2,095,300 +3.1%
        2016$22,857 +2.6%$2,031,700 +0.3%
        2015$22,286 -0.2%$2,026,000 +2.3%
        2014$22,321 +0%$1,980,600 -1.3%
        2013$22,312 +2.4%$2,006,500 -7.5%
        2012$21,794 +2%$2,168,600 -0.5%
        2011$21,368 +9.4%$2,180,400
        2010$19,536 +5.2%$2,180,400 -1.1%
        2009$18,567 +3.1%$2,205,100 +2.7%
        2008$18,007 +4.7%$2,146,300 +0.5%
        2007$17,191 -0.7%$2,135,500 +3.2%
        2006$17,313 +2.6%$2,068,400 +5.3%
        2005$16,867 +1.5%$1,963,600 +3.8%
        2004$16,612 +2.9%$1,892,000 +42.4%
        2003$16,138 +22.8%$1,328,200 +60.4%
        2000$13,145 $827,800
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 01966

        Getting around

        7 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        15 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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        • Elementary: Rkpt Elem
        • Middle: Rms
        • High: Rhs

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