Welcome to this inviting Penn’s Hill home, offering the perfect blend of comfort, space, and everyday convenience! Step into a bright family room with a centerpiece fireplace and flows into the open kitchen/dining area, featuring a modern peninsula with seating - perfect for cooking and gathering. A three-season back porch with bar seating expands your entertaining space and overlooks the quiet, private backyard. Upstairs, well-sized bedrooms provide flexibility for today’s needs, while hardwood floors add warmth throughout. Large back deck sits off the back of the home for the warm summer months. With off-street parking and excellent walkable commuter access to the Red Line, this home delivers both function and lifestyle in one of Quincy’s most desirable neighborhoods.
Single-familyProperty Type
1942Year Built
5,400 sq ftLot Size
$552Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Connell Homes Group• ESQ Realty Advisors LLC
Bought with Nicole Vermillion• Lamacchia Realty, Inc.
Enchanting Gambrel Expanded Cape offers Space and Charm galore! From the moment you walk in, this is the one to call home! The space is cozy offering fireplace living room, entertaining size dining room and large eat in kitchen. Hardwood Floors, dentil molding and classic built-ins are just a few of the period details throughout! Conveniently located to Conservation, Major Rtes North and South and MBTA...Exceptional Value!
MLS PIN #70272749
Jan 31, 2006
Sold
$355,000
$231/sq ft
Nov 7, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Oct 5, 2005
Listed
$365,000
$238/sq ft
Penns Hill/Faxon Park - outstanding 7 room, 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, Gambrel with lovely 3 season room, Andersen windows overlooking lovely yard with perennial garden and birch trees. Fireplaced living room and plenty of hardwoods. Workshop in the basement.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$5,776 (+4.9%)
$238,900 + $280,100
$519,000
2022
$5,506 (+1.9%)
$199,000 + $260,600
$459,600
2021
$5,405
$199,000 + $246,200
$445,200
2020
$5,402 (+4.4%)
$199,000 + $235,600
$434,600
2019
$5,174 (+1.7%)
$187,800 + $224,500
$412,300
2018
$5,089 (−0.7%)
$173,900 + $207,600
$381,500
2017
$5,125 (+9.0%)
$165,600 + $196,100
$361,700
2016
$4,701 (+6.0%)
$144,000 + $183,400
$327,400
2014
$4,436 (+7.7%)
$144,000 + $154,500
$298,500
2013
$4,118 (−0.9%)
$134,600 + $149,400
$284,000
2012
$4,157 (+2.5%)
$140,200 + $162,100
$302,300
2011
$4,056 (−0.9%)
$140,200 + $162,000
$302,200
2010
$4,093 (−0.3%)
$147,600 + $162,000
$309,600
2009
$4,105
$164,000 + $161,800
$325,800
Tax history for 86 Alton Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$5,776 (+4.9%)
$238,900 + $280,100
$519,000
2022
$5,506 (+1.9%)
$199,000 + $260,600
$459,600
2021
$5,405
$199,000 + $246,200
$445,200
2020
$5,402 (+4.4%)
$199,000 + $235,600
$434,600
2019
$5,174 (+1.7%)
$187,800 + $224,500
$412,300
2018
$5,089 (−0.7%)
$173,900 + $207,600
$381,500
2017
$5,125 (+9.0%)
$165,600 + $196,100
$361,700
2016
$4,701 (+6.0%)
$144,000 + $183,400
$327,400
2014
$4,436 (+7.7%)
$144,000 + $154,500
$298,500
2013
$4,118 (−0.9%)
$134,600 + $149,400
$284,000
2012
$4,157 (+2.5%)
$140,200 + $162,100
$302,300
2011
$4,056 (−0.9%)
$140,200 + $162,000
$302,200
2010
$4,093 (−0.3%)
$147,600 + $162,000
$309,600
2009
$4,105
$164,000 + $161,800
$325,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,227 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,536
Year built
1942
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Norfolk County
APN
180588
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Open Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Unfinished
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Appliances
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,536
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Golf, House of Worship, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,536
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1942
Year Renovated: —
County: Norfolk County
APN: 180588
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Other
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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