Photo: Benggriff · Public domain65 homes sold in Rockport in the last year, at a typical $611K
Redfin reports Rockport’s sales by ZIP code, so these figures are for ZIP 04856, which takes in Rockport and the area around it. Almost every sale is a house. Below: what each kind of home sells for, the best months to buy, how hard you’ll have to bid, and a shortcut to every site where Rockport homes are listed.
Every place Rockport homes are listed, in one stop
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Houses are 0% of Rockport’s sales, at a typical — (year to May 2026)
65 homes sold in the year to September 2026.
About as many homes sell as usual, at 2.2 times the 2016 price
65 sales in the last year, against 112 in 2021 and a low of 54 in 2012. The typical sale went from $277K in 2016 to $611K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; for ZIP 04856, which takes in Rockport and the area around it (each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Typical price and $/sq ft are the monthly medians, weighted by sales. Redfin stopped publishing towns’ figures by property type after May 2026, so houses and condos are shown for the year to then.
Bidding wars in Rockport are more common than before the pandemic, but 21% fewer homes come up for sale
We read every month of home sales in ZIP 04856 since 2012 so you don’t have to. Each figure covers 12 months, because a single month in a town is too few sales to mean much. Latest: the year to September 2026, 65 sales.
If you’re buying in Rockport
- Shop in June. It brings about 11 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (13% over asking).
- Bid near asking. Buyers paid 98.2% of the list price on average; 19% paid over.
- You’ll usually have time. Only 31% of homes go under contract within two weeks; the typical one takes 71 days.
Summer brings both the most homes and the most bidding wars
August has the most new listings (about 12 a month), but July is the most competitive: 15% of July sales close over asking. June and July offer nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (13%). March has the least competition (7%) but only about 5 new listings.
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Nearly as heated as 2021, and calmer than Maine
| Rockport now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | ME now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 19% | 4% | 22% | 24% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 31% | 16% | 38% | 33% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 98.2% | 95.2% | 97.9% | 97.7% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 71 | 117 | 40 | 60 |
32 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s twice the 2021 low (16), 21% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2012’s 80.
Source: Redfin Data Center, ZIP code tracker; for ZIP 04856, which takes in Rockport and the area around it (each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3), January 2012 to September 2026 (MLS sales, not seasonally adjusted). Ratios are weighted by homes sold; price cuts by homes for sale.
Owning the typical Rockport home costs about $3,814 a month
Price: Rockport’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Rockport’s 1.2% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Rockport is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Six things worth knowing
New listings in August
The month with the most choice. January has the fewest, about 3.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $611K home, about $7,510 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Rockport, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in RockportTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Rockport.
Work & commuteCheck the flood map
Flood insurance isn’t in a standard policy, and lenders require it in FEMA flood zones. Check the address before you make an offer.
Natural hazardsLook up any property
Assessed value, lot size and every past sale of a home you’re eyeing are public, at the town or county assessor and the registry of deeds.
Rockland, Thomaston, Belfast and Searsport sell for less a square foot; Camden for far more
The busier markets within 25 miles of Rockport, by what sold. Prices, taxes and how far a paycheck goes next door are on Cost of living.
| Sold | Typical sale | $/sq ft | Over asking | Days to sell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockland | 111 | $376K | $232 | 15% | 86 |
| Belfast | 81 | $413K | $273 | 18% | 71 |
| Rockport (ZIP 04856) | 65 | $611K | $309 | 19% | 71 |
| Camden | 59 | $736K | $392 | 9% | 61 |
| Searsport | 26 | $358K | $241 | 17% | 77 |
| Thomaston | 22 | $336K | $215 | 12% | 97 |
Redfin Data Center, October 2025 to September 2026. Towns with fewer than 20 sales are left out, and Redfin doesn’t report every town separately.
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Questions about buying a home in Rockport
What do homes sell for in Rockport, ME?
65 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $611K, $309 a square foot.
Is Rockport a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: 54 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 5 sold, about 9.5 months of supply. Buyers paid 98.2% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Rockport?
August brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Rockport?
About 1.2% of a home’s value a year. On a $611K home that’s near $7,510.
Where can I see homes for sale in Rockport?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Rockport’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Rockport.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; for ZIP 04856, which takes in Rockport and the area around it (each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3)). Property tax rate: Census American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rent: HUD Fair Market Rent. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Schools grade: TownRatings (how grades work).