42 Main St, Rockport, MA 01966
What This House Offers
Downtown Rockport artist cottage. Prime location at the end of Main St at the intersection of Beach St,directly across from Front Beach. Peaks of the ocean from… front of house. Open the amazing front Dutch door to reveal more of the ocean view and downtown Rocport. Short walk to Front & Back beaches,restaurants,shops and all of downtown Rockport. 1st floor level is an open floor plan flowing from living room to dining area back to kitchen. 1st floor full bath with standing shower. Laundry is attached to the kitchen. 2nd floor offers 2 bedrooms,one with original pine floor boards,and another full bath with tub/shower combo. House is owned by a local artist and Rockport Art Association member. Fully or partially furnished. Home was gut renovated 20 years ago and is currently having further improvements made with install of brand new Mitsubishi heat pumps heating and cooling installed. Easy street parking directly in front of the house. 10 month off season lease available Sept 1. MLS ID 73552079
Unit
Community Features
- Utilities Included
42 Main St is a single-family home for rent in Rockport, MA
Fees & Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
One-Time Basics
Due at Move-In
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Security Deposit - Refundable$2,500
Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
Home Details
Home Design
- Built in 1860
- Single Family Detached Home
- Entry on the 1st floor
Interior Spaces
- 965 Sq Ft Home
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry on main level
Lot Details
- 1313 Sq Ft Lot
Location
- Property is near public transit
Schools
- Rockport Elementary And Middle School
- Rockport High School
Utilities
- No Cooling
Listing and Financial Details
- Security Deposit $2,500
- Property Available on 2026-09-01
- Assessor Parcel Number 2119093
- Rent includes water
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
Amenities
- Shops
Recreation
- Jogging Path
Pet Policy
- No Pets Allowed
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Rockport, MA 01966
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Area Scores
Walkability
Moderately walkable
Transit
Some public transit
Driveability
Exceptionally drivable
Bikeability
Fairly bikeable
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
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Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
Soundscore™
Active
A Sound Score rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
Travel and Transit
Commuter Rail
1 min Drive
Commuter Rail
9 min Drive
Airport
58 min Drive
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Rockport Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
Rockport Middle School
Grades 6-8
Public
Faith Christian School
Grades PK-8
Private
Rockport High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Pingree School
Grades 9-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
| School | Commute Time (Distance) |
|---|---|
| Gordon College, Wenham | Drive: 20 min (13.8 mi) |
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Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 42 Main St proximity to Whistlestop Mall. Whistlestop Mall is 0.5 miles away.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 50, 42 Main St has some public transit, including 5 transit stops within 16.5 miles. Transit options include Rockport and Gloucester.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 42 Main St are plentiful. Discover 1 park within 3 miles, including Halibut Point State Park.
Airports
Living in North Shore provides easy access to General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located just 57 minutes from 42 Main St.
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