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For sale by owner
  • $889,000

    106 Safford St, Quincy, MA 02170

    5beds
    1,700sqft
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    $6,065/mo
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    SingleFamily
    Built in 1920
    5,000 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $523/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Central heatingRefreshed interiorsFront and back porchesUpdated kitchenHardwood floorsAdditional street parking availableParking in the driveway
    Spacious Renovated 5-Bedroom Home in North Quincy/Wollaston + Volvo Sedan (free) Enjoy space, convenience, and excellent access to Boston from this renovated 5-bedroom, 2-bath home in the desirable North Quincy/Wollaston area. The home offers a generous and flexible layout with a separate living room and dining room, updated kitchen, five bedrooms, two bathrooms, and front and back porches, plus outdoor yard space for relaxing, gardening, or entertaining. Recent improvements include hardwood floors, refreshed interiors, and central heating. Large windows provide plenty of natural light, while the multiple living areas and bedrooms offer flexibility for home offices, guest rooms, or additional recreational space. The location is a major highlight. It is approximately an 8-minute walk to Red Line subway stations, providing convenient access throughout Greater Boston. UMass Boston is about 10 minutes away, South Station and downtown Boston approximately 15 minutes, Massachusetts General Hospital about 20 minutes, and MIT approximately 25 minutes. Everyday conveniences are close by, with Stop & Shop, shopping, and restaurants about a 5-minute walk away. A neighborhood park is also within approximately five minutes on foot, while the Atlantic Ocean/Wollaston Beach are about a 20-minute walk from the property. The home also offers front and back outdoor areas and parking in the driveway, with additional street parking available. With five bedrooms, two bathrooms, updated finishes, outdoor space, and quick access to the Red Line and Boston, this property combines the benefits of a spacious home with an exceptionally convenient location. Property highlights: 5 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms • Living room • Dining room • Kitchen • hardwood floors • Central heat • Front and back porches • Yard space • Driveway/street parking • Walkable to Red Line, shopping, restaurants, park, and beach. Volvo sedan included!
    What the owner loves about this home
    Spacious living room, separate dining room, kitchen, new hardwood floors, central heat, front and back porches, yard space, and driveway/street parking. Approximately 8 minutes on foot to the Red Line, 5 minutes to Stop & Shop, shopping, restaurants, and a neighborhood park, and about 20 minutes walking to the beach and Atlantic Ocean. Convenient to UMass Boston, South Station/downtown, MGH, and MIT. A spacious, flexible home in a highly convenient location.
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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 5
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Forced air, Gas
      Cooling
      • Other
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
      • Laundry: In Unit
      Features
      • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
      • Basement: Finished
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 1,700 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Carport, Off-street
      Features
      • Exterior features: Vinyl
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: City
      Lot
      • Size: 5,000 Square Feet
      Details
      • Parcel number: QUINM6110B19L1007

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Colonial
      Materials
      • Roof: Asphalt
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1920

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Quincy

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $523/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $635,700
      • Annual tax amount: $7,330
      • Date on market: 9/26/2026

        Estimated market value

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        Estimated sales range

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        $3,561/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        9/26/2026Listed for sale$889,000+173.5%$523/sqft
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        5/4/2025Listing removed$5,500$3/sqft
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        4/13/2025Listed for rent$5,500+7.8%$3/sqft
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        4/4/2025Listing removed$5,100$3/sqft
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        3/14/2025Listed for rent$5,100+4.1%$3/sqft
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        2/27/2025Listing removed$4,900$3/sqft
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        2/10/2025Listed for rent$4,900$3/sqft
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        1/27/2025Listing removed$4,900$3/sqft
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        1/4/2025Price change$4,900+25.6%$3/sqft
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        12/29/2024Listed for rent$3,900+21.9%$2/sqft
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        10/2/2022Listing removed--
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        10/2/2022Price change$3,200+12.3%$2/sqft
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        9/15/2022Price change$2,850-1.7%$2/sqft
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        9/13/2022Price change$2,900-3.3%$2/sqft
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        9/8/2022Listed for rent$3,000+3.4%$2/sqft
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        8/27/2022Listing removed--
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        8/5/2022Price change$2,900-3%$2/sqft
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        7/27/2022Price change$2,990-3.5%$2/sqft
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        7/17/2022Price change$3,100-1.6%$2/sqft
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        7/12/2022Price change$3,150-1.6%$2/sqft
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        7/2/2022Price change$3,200-1.5%$2/sqft
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        6/25/2022Price change$3,250-1.5%$2/sqft
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        6/22/2022Price change$3,300-16.5%$2/sqft
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        6/19/2022Price change$3,950+17.9%$2/sqft
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        6/4/2022Listed for rent$3,350$2/sqft
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        12/18/2012Sold$325,000$191/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$7,330 +8%$635,700 +5.5%
        2024$6,789 +6.6%$602,400 +5.3%
        2023$6,366 +0.7%$572,000 +8.4%
        2022$6,324 +7.2%$527,900 +8.7%
        2021$5,898 +0.8%$485,800 +3.2%
        2020$5,853 +3.6%$470,900 +4.6%
        2019$5,648 +2.9%$450,000 +9.4%
        2018$5,487 -2.4%$411,300 +3.7%
        2017$5,620 +10.2%$396,600 +11.7%
        2016$5,098 +8%$355,000 +9.8%
        2015$4,720 +5.2%$323,300 +7.1%
        2014$4,488 +6.8%$302,000 +4.2%
        2013$4,202 +3.9%$289,800 -1.5%
        2012$4,045 +2.3%$294,200 -0.1%
        2011$3,954 +0.8%$294,600 -0.7%
        2010$3,924 +1%$296,800 -3.8%
        2009$3,886 +9.5%$308,400 -5.9%
        2008$3,550 +0.6%$327,800 -3%
        2007$3,528 +2.1%$337,900 +1%
        2006$3,455 +1.1%$334,500 +6.1%
        2005$3,418 +5.2%$315,300 +21.9%
        2004$3,249 +18.3%$258,700 +28.3%
        2003$2,746 +27.2%$201,600 +48.9%
        2001$2,158 +4.6%$135,400
        1999$2,063 $135,400
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Montclair

        Getting around

        78 / 100
        Very Walkable
        59 / 100
        Good Transit
        51 / 100
        Bikeable

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