Beautifully renovated 2BR/2BA waterfront property with mooring in Hough's Neck. Hardwood floors and open floorplan living area. Stainless steel appliances including a dual fuel oven, warming drawer and gas cooktop. 2 updated bathrooms. Guest bath has freestanding soaking tub and soapstone sink. Private master bath has custom shower and soaking tub. Bright & airy master bedroom with cathedral ceilings has walk out upper level deck to take in the beautiful sunset. Wake up and have your coffee while taking in the fresh ocean air on your lower level composite deck. Owned solar panels. Flood insurance ($974 annually) and mooring are transferrable (mooring is a 150lb mushroom anchor that can hold boat up to 22 ft in length).
Single-familyProperty Type
1915Year Built
3,300 sq ftLot Size
$568Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Lauren Hiller• Keller Williams Realty Signature Properties
Bought with The Team - Real Estate Advisors• Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Beautiful renovated 2BR/2BA waterfront property w/ mooring directly off Rock Island Cove. Hardwood floors & open living area floor plan. Kitchen has stainless steel appliances including a dual fuel oven, warming drawer and gas cooktop with 5th burner/griddle. 2 new bathrooms: guest bath has freestanding soaking tub and soapstone sink, private master bath has custom shower and soaking tub. Master bedroom with cathedral ceiling looks out on the water & sunsets with private balcony. Owned solar.
MLS PIN #70974606
Dec 1, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Dec 1, 2009
Sold
$225,000
$188/sq ft
Sep 22, 2009
Contingent
—
Sep 14, 2009
Listed
$199,900
$167/sq ft
Property located with full ocean view in Houghs Neck section of Quincy. This is a great starter house and priced to sell.
MLS PIN #70268023
Dec 19, 2005
Sold
$340,000
$283/sq ft
Nov 5, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Sep 27, 2005
Listed
$379,000
$316/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$6,268 (+1.4%)
$269,300 + $293,900
$563,200
2022
$6,179 (+12.9%)
$250,400 + $265,400
$515,800
2021
$5,471 (+3.6%)
$266,500 + $184,200
$450,700
2020
$5,283 (+4.3%)
$266,500 + $158,500
$425,000
2019
$5,064 (+2.9%)
$246,800 + $156,700
$403,500
2018
$4,921 (−4.7%)
$227,600 + $141,300
$368,900
2017
$5,166 (+7.4%)
$234,100 + $130,500
$364,600
2016
$4,812 (+6.9%)
$212,800 + $122,300
$335,100
2014
$4,503 (+3.6%)
$202,500 + $100,500
$303,000
2013
$4,347 (+5.8%)
$202,500 + $97,300
$299,800
2012
$4,109 (+2.1%)
$198,000 + $100,800
$298,800
2011
$4,025 (−3.1%)
$203,800 + $96,100
$299,900
2010
$4,154 (−5.3%)
$219,200 + $95,000
$314,200
2009
$4,387
$250,400 + $97,800
$348,200
Tax history for 81 Spring
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$6,268 (+1.4%)
$269,300 + $293,900
$563,200
2022
$6,179 (+12.9%)
$250,400 + $265,400
$515,800
2021
$5,471 (+3.6%)
$266,500 + $184,200
$450,700
2020
$5,283 (+4.3%)
$266,500 + $158,500
$425,000
2019
$5,064 (+2.9%)
$246,800 + $156,700
$403,500
2018
$4,921 (−4.7%)
$227,600 + $141,300
$368,900
2017
$5,166 (+7.4%)
$234,100 + $130,500
$364,600
2016
$4,812 (+6.9%)
$212,800 + $122,300
$335,100
2014
$4,503 (+3.6%)
$202,500 + $100,500
$303,000
2013
$4,347 (+5.8%)
$202,500 + $97,300
$299,800
2012
$4,109 (+2.1%)
$198,000 + $100,800
$298,800
2011
$4,025 (−3.1%)
$203,800 + $96,100
$299,900
2010
$4,154 (−5.3%)
$219,200 + $95,000
$314,200
2009
$4,387
$250,400 + $97,800
$348,200
*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
2
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,485 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,206
Year built
1915
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Norfolk County
APN
171848
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 3, 2026.
Dec 16, 2020 • Final
Building permit application
Remodel
Jan 4, 2020 • Final
Plumbing permit_original
Bathroom
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Heat Pump, Electric, Active Solar
Cooling: Heat Pump, Active Solar, Ductless
Location
Location Information
Directions: Take Sea St. Right on Rockland, Left on Spring St. up the hill
UnparsedAddress: 81 Spring, Quincy MA 02169
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,206
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,485 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1915
Year Renovated: —
County: Norfolk County
APN: 171848
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 3, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Atherton Hough Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
4/10
Broad Meadows Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
5/10
Quincy High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
5/10
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