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Off market dec 2014 for $429K

$798,200

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,623/mo

•

1,846

sq ft

78 Alton Rd, Quincy, MA 02169

About this home

Wonderful home in Penn's Hill neighborhood close to Braintree line. Home features updated kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances. Large living room with fireplace and great natural light. Kitchen has nice pantry, dining area and window overlooks large fenced back yard with stone wall abutting Faxon Park. Nice size bedrooms and updated second floor bath. Near T, bus, highway and shopping.

Single-familyProperty Type

1930Year Built

6,497 sq ftLot Size

$432Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by Christopher Martin • Silverstone Realty Group

Bought with Christine Tang • Christine Tang

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•Source:MLS PIN #71754180

Redfin Estimate

$798,200

$369K since sold in December 2014$3,000 since September

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Market trends in 02169, MA

Last updated September 2026

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Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

100.1%

1.1% MoM

Median sale price

$660K

$806 MoM

Avg. days on market

24d

2 days MoM

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Sale history for 78 Alton Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71754180

Dec 19, 2014

Sold

$429,000

$232/sq ft

Oct 23, 2014

Contingent

—

Oct 8, 2014

Listed

$429,900

$233/sq ft

MLS PIN #71022372

Mar 31, 2010

Sold

$357,000

$193/sq ft

Feb 9, 2010

Contingent

—

Jan 22, 2010

Listed

$369,900

$200/sq ft

The warmth of "home". Well-cared for side-entrance Col. on desirable "Penn's Hill"-close to Braintree line. Generous Fireplace Living Rm. Formal Dining Rm w/window seat. Good-size kitchen w/pantry & dining area, with wall of glass overlooking yard & Faxon Park. Queen-size master Bdrm, plus two additional bedrooms. Pull down stairs to attic storage. One and 1/2 baths. Hdwd flrs throughout-some freshly done over. Pretty entry foyer. Exterior freshly painted. Near T, Bus, highway, shopping.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$6,384 (+4.0%)

$253,300 + $320,300

$573,600

2022

$6,141 (+1.4%)

$211,000 + $301,600

$512,600

2021

$6,055 (+1.5%)

$211,000 + $287,800

$498,800

2020

$5,966 (+4.4%)

$211,000 + $269,000

$480,000

2019

$5,712 (+1.7%)

$199,100 + $256,000

$455,100

2018

$5,619 (+1.7%)

$184,400 + $236,800

$421,200

2017

$5,526 (+9.2%)

$175,600 + $214,400

$390,000

2016

$5,060 (+7.0%)

$152,700 + $199,700

$352,400

2014

$4,727 (+7.7%)

$152,700 + $165,400

$318,100

2013

$4,388 (−2.1%)

$142,700 + $159,900

$302,600

2012

$4,484 (+2.9%)

$148,700 + $177,400

$326,100

2011

$4,359 (−0.8%)

$148,700 + $176,100

$324,800

2010

$4,396

$156,400 + $176,100

$332,500

2009

$4,394

$173,900 + $174,800

$348,700

Tax history for 78 Alton Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$6,384 (+4.0%)

$253,300 + $320,300

$573,600

2022

$6,141 (+1.4%)

$211,000 + $301,600

$512,600

2021

$6,055 (+1.5%)

$211,000 + $287,800

$498,800

2020

$5,966 (+4.4%)

$211,000 + $269,000

$480,000

2019

$5,712 (+1.7%)

$199,100 + $256,000

$455,100

2018

$5,619 (+1.7%)

$184,400 + $236,800

$421,200

2017

$5,526 (+9.2%)

$175,600 + $214,400

$390,000

2016

$5,060 (+7.0%)

$152,700 + $199,700

$352,400

2014

$4,727 (+7.7%)

$152,700 + $165,400

$318,100

2013

$4,388 (−2.1%)

$142,700 + $159,900

$302,600

2012

$4,484 (+2.9%)

$148,700 + $177,400

$326,100

2011

$4,359 (−0.8%)

$148,700 + $176,100

$324,800

2010

$4,396

$156,400 + $176,100

$332,500

2009

$4,394

$173,900 + $174,800

$348,700

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Permits

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,534 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,846

Year built

1930

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

180590

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 90
Length: 10
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 81
Length: 9
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 25
Length: 5
Width: 5
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 64
Length: 8
Width: 8
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 273
Length: 21
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 135
Length: 15
Width: 9
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Exterior Access,Stainless Steel Appliances

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,846
Foundation Details: Granite
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Fenced Yard, Stone Wall

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.15
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,727
Tax Year: 2014

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Oil

Location

Location Information
Directions: Union Street to Commercial Street to Nichols Road to Alton Road
UnparsedAddress: 78 Alton Road, Quincy MA 02169

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,846
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Norfolk County
APN: 180590

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

Lincoln-Hancock Community School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.9mi

7/10

Reay E Sterling Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

6/10

Quincy High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

5/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 95° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

67% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

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Quincy, MA • 02169

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In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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$759,000 – $918,000

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Home values near 78 Alton Rd

Data from public records.

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82 Alton Road, Quincy, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1613 Sq. Ft.	$687,643

Address	Redfin Estimate
92 Alton Road, Quincy, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1212 Sq. Ft.	$655,810
81 Alton Road, Quincy, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1890 Sq. Ft.	$852,590

Address	Redfin Estimate
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