Google street view image for 78 Colby Rd, Quincy, MA 02171

Off market

$773,531

•

1 ba

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1,729

sq ft

78 Colby Rd, Quincy, MA 02171

About this home

78 Colby Rd is a 1,729 square foot house on a 4,792 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Quincy data, we estimate the home's value is $773,531.

Single-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

4,792 sq ftLot Size

$447Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$773,531

$3,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 6.4% lower than the average sale price ($826K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 15, 2026
$875,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,646 sq ft
101 Bayfield Rd S, Quincy, MA 02171
SOLD SEP 9, 2026
$878,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,468 sq ft
72 Freeman St, Quincy, MA 02170
SOLD SEP 2, 2026
$695,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,636 sq ft
67 Colby Rd, Quincy, MA 02171
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$850,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,730 sq ft
93 Sachem St, Quincy, MA 02170
SOLD APR 24, 2026
$800,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,588 sq ft
19 Bass St, Quincy, MA 02170
SOLD SEP 21, 2026
$860,000
F
4 beds2 baths1,889 sq ft
53 Ellington Rd, Quincy, MA 02170

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Market trends in 02171, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.9%

0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$760K

$77K MoM

Avg. days on market

23d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

New listings for sale

$750,000
4 beds2 baths1,912 sq ft
24-26 Walnut St, Quincy, MA 02171
$875,000
2 beds2.5 baths1,668 sq ft
3 Cutter Ln #3, Quincy, MA 02171
$550,000
1 bed1 bath844 sq ft
10 Seaport Dr #2617, Quincy, MA 02171
$385,000
2 beds2 baths873 sq ft
90 Quincy Shore Dr #219, Quincy, MA 02171
$799,900
4 beds1 bath2,572 sq ft
102 Elliot Ave, Quincy, MA 02171
$1,100,000
5 beds3 baths3,362 sq ft
201 Billings St, Quincy, MA 02171
$859,000
4 beds2 baths1,968 sq ft
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Sale history for 78 Colby Rd

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$6,769 (+5.2%)

$329,100 + $279,100

$608,200

2022

$6,433 (+0.6%)

$263,300 + $273,700

$537,000

2021

$6,394 (−1.0%)

$263,300 + $263,400

$526,700

2020

$6,460 (+7.5%)

$258,100 + $261,600

$519,700

2019

$6,008 (−1.6%)

$248,200 + $230,500

$478,700

2018

$6,108 (+1.2%)

$236,400 + $221,500

$457,900

2017

$6,035 (+5.1%)

$214,800 + $211,100

$425,900

2016

$5,743 (+15.2%)

$195,300 + $204,600

$399,900

2014

$4,984 (−0.2%)

$177,600 + $157,800

$335,400

2013

$4,994 (+8.6%)

$177,600 + $166,800

$344,400

2012

$4,597 (+2.8%)

$167,500 + $166,800

$334,300

2011

$4,473 (−5.3%)

$167,500 + $165,800

$333,300

2010

$4,724 (+3.7%)

$176,400 + $180,900

$357,300

2009

$4,554

$185,600 + $175,800

$361,400

Tax history for 78 Colby Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$6,769 (+5.2%)

$329,100 + $279,100

$608,200

2022

$6,433 (+0.6%)

$263,300 + $273,700

$537,000

2021

$6,394 (−1.0%)

$263,300 + $263,400

$526,700

2020

$6,460 (+7.5%)

$258,100 + $261,600

$519,700

2019

$6,008 (−1.6%)

$248,200 + $230,500

$478,700

2018

$6,108 (+1.2%)

$236,400 + $221,500

$457,900

2017

$6,035 (+5.1%)

$214,800 + $211,100

$425,900

2016

$5,743 (+15.2%)

$195,300 + $204,600

$399,900

2014

$4,984 (−0.2%)

$177,600 + $157,800

$335,400

2013

$4,994 (+8.6%)

$177,600 + $166,800

$344,400

2012

$4,597 (+2.8%)

$167,500 + $166,800

$334,300

2011

$4,473 (−5.3%)

$167,500 + $165,800

$333,300

2010

$4,724 (+3.7%)

$176,400 + $180,900

$357,300

2009

$4,554

$185,600 + $175,800

$361,400

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

Property details

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Steam

Room Information
# of Rooms: 7

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Cape Cod
Exterior Wall: Aluminum Siding

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,729
Gross Sq. Ft: 2,853
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,792
Municipality Name: QUINCY
Acres: 0.11
Zoning Code: RESA
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,729
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Norfolk County
APN: 190817

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Around this home

Schools

Francis W Parker Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

7/10

Atlantic Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi

8/10

North Quincy High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

9/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

68% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Quincy, MA • 02171

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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$735,000 – $890,000

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Home values near 78 Colby Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
64 Colby Road, Quincy, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1393 Sq. Ft.	$646,273
86 Colby Road, Quincy, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1382 Sq. Ft.	$643,525

Address	Redfin Estimate
72 Colby Road, Quincy, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1404 Sq. Ft.	$782,569
88 Colby Road, Quincy, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1592 Sq. Ft.	$797,888

Address	Redfin Estimate
84 Colby Road, Quincy, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1453 Sq. Ft.	$790,249
92 Colby Road, Quincy, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1415 Sq. Ft.	$753,363

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