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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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Basic Information

  • Bedrooms4
  • Mls StatusNew
  • Bathroom4
  • Listing Terms Contract
  • Lot Features Level, Other
  • Parcel Number M:30 B:4C,2120672
  • Road Frontage DescriptionPaved

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $3,087,200
  • Tax Year 2026
  • Taxes$26,118

School Information

  • High School Rockport
  • Elementary SchoolRkpt Elem
  • High SchoolRockport
  • Junior HighRms

Parking

  • Parking Spaces6
  • Covered Spaces 2
  • Garage YN Yes
  • Open Parking YN Yes
  • Parking Features
    • Attached
    • Driveway
    • Garage Door Opener
    • Heated Garage
    • Insulated
    • Stone/Gravel
    • Workshop in Garage

Rooms

  • Bathroom 1 First
  • Bathroom 2 Second
  • Bathroom 3 Second
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 3.5
  • Bedroom 2 Second
  • Bedroom 3 Second
  • Bedroom 4 Second
  • Dining Room First
  • Family Room First
  • Full Bath3
  • Half Baths1
  • Kitchen Main, First
  • Living Room Main, First
  • Master Bedroom Second

Basic Information

  • List Price$5,500,000
  • MLS Number73555738
  • Modification Date07/28/2026
  • Property SubTypeSingle Family Residence

Location

  • NeighborhoodOcean View
  • SubdivisionGap Head
  • Address5 Gap Head Road
  • Building Number5
  • CountyEssex
  • StateMA
  • StreetGap Head Road
  • TownRockport
  • Zip01966

Building

  • Attached Garage YN Yes
  • BasementFull, Crawl Space, Bulkhead, Concrete
  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • Construction Materials Frame, Conventional (2x4-2x6)
  • Door Features Insulated Doors
  • FireplaceYes
  • Fireplace Features Living Room
  • Fireplaces Total 1
  • FoundationConcrete Perimeter
  • Garage Spaces2
  • Patio And Porch Features Porch, Deck, Covered
  • Property StyleColonial, Contemporary
  • Rooms10
  • Utilities For Gas Range, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection, Generator Connection
  • Window Features Insulated Windows, Screens
  • Year Built1998
  • Year Built Details Actual
  • Year Built Source Public Records

Property

  • Acreage0.74

Interior

  • Flooring Carpet, Hardwood, Stone / Slate
  • Interior Features Entrance Foyer, Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub, Finish - Sheetrock

Exterior

  • Exterior Features
    • Balcony
    • Covered Patio/Deck
    • Deck
    • Decorative Lighting
    • Drought Tolerant/Water Conserving Landscaping
    • ET Irrigation Controller
    • Porch
    • Professional Landscaping
    • Rain Gutters
    • Satellite Dish
    • Screens
    • Sprinkler System
  • RoofShingle

Utilities

  • Cooling Central Air, Ductless
  • Cooling YN Yes
  • Electric Circuit Breakers,200+ Amp Service, Generator Connection
  • Heat SystemYes
  • Heating Baseboard, Heat Pump, Oil, Ductless
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Property Information

  • Square Feet4,096
  • Building Area Source Public Records
  • Living Area 4,096
  • Lot Size Square Feet 32,017
  • Lot Size Units Acres
  • View YN Yes

Amenities

  • Accessibility Features Accessible Entrance
  • Amenities
    • Bike Path
    • Conservation Area
    • Golf
    • House of Worship
    • Shopping
    • Stable(s)
    • Walk/Jog Trails
  • Appliances IncludedElectric Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Green Energy Efficient Thermostat
  • Green Water Conservation Water-Smart Landscaping, ET Irrigation Controller
  • Security Features Security System

Water Body

  • Miles to Beach0.3
  • WaterfrontYes
  • Waterfront Features Waterfront, Ocean, Frontage, Deep Water Access, Direct Access, Private, Walk to,1/10 to 3/10 To Beach, Beach Ownership(Private, Public)

Other

  • Date Listed07/28/2026
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet
  • Other Equipment Satellite Dish

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Listed by Ann Rick Gloucester Group of J. Barrett & Company

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