Classic colonial style home nestled in the seaside community of Merrymount. This home flows well with a main level featuring 5 rooms consisting of kitchen with sitting island, adjacent dining room, large living room with beamed ceiling and built ins, sitting den and cathedral sun/tv room (unheated)and half bath. The second floor includes three bedrooms and a full bath. The finished lower level offers in-law potential with family room and kitchen cabinet area with full bath. Walk to private beach, playground and Merrymount Elementary School from this desirable neighborhood. Also a close drive to downtown Quincy and easy access to Boston.
*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
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,049 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,824
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Norfolk County
APN
174530
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
Aug 17, 2022 • Final
Building permit application
Addition
Jan 4, 2020 • Final
Building permit application
Addition
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Basement
Bathroom #3 Information
Level: First
Living Room Information
Level: First
Family Room Information
Level: Basement
Dining Room Information
Level: First
Kitchen Information
Level: First
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
Interior Features: Den, Sun Room
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,150
Foundation Details: Granite
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: White
Lead Paint: None
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.07
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,249
Tax Year: 2023
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Steam, Natural Gas
Location
Location Information
Directions: Quincy Shore Drive to Squanto to Assabet.
UnparsedAddress: 96 Assabet Rd, Quincy MA 02169
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,824
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,049 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Norfolk County
APN: 174530
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Merrymount Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
7/10
Broad Meadows Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
5/10
Quincy High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
5/10
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