For sale

Price cut: $40K (9/3)

$759,900

178 Farrington St, Quincy, MA 02170

4beds

1,559sqft

$5,081/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1875

5,000 Square Feet Lot

$748,400 Zestimate^®

$487/sqft

$-- HOA

This home is also for rent. View listing

What's special

Newer roofTwo-car garageWell-maintained kitchenRoomy flexible layoutThree well-proportioned bedrooms

Prime Wollaston location near the Red Line, restaurants, shopping, and everyday conveniences! Set on a generous 5,000-square-foot lot, this home offers a two-car garage and a spacious backyard ideal for summer gatherings, gardening, or outdoor recreation. The first floor features a roomy, flexible layout, a well-maintained kitchen, and a full bathroom, with plenty of potential to customize the space. Upstairs are three well-proportioned bedrooms and a large full bathroom. Notable improvements include a newer roof, an updated 200-amp electrical panel, and a newer gas furnace with central heating and air conditioning. Professionally cleaned and freshly painted, this conveniently located home is ready for its next chapter. Buyer and buyer’s agent must verify all information and perform their own due diligence.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Primary bathroom

Features: No

Heating

Central, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Electric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator

Features

Flooring: Wood
Basement: Full,Partially Finished
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,559
Total interior livable area: 1,559 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,559

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 6
Parking features: Detached, Off Street
Garage spaces: 2
Uncovered spaces: 4

Features

Patio & porch: Deck
Exterior features: Deck

Lot

Size: 5,000 Square Feet
Features: Flood Plain, Level

Details

Parcel number: 188325
Zoning: RES-B

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Colonial
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Frame
Foundation: Stone
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1875

Utilities & green energy

Electric: 220 Volts
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: for Gas Range

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Public School, T-Station

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Quincy

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $487/sqft
Tax assessed value: $716,700
Annual tax amount: $8,442
Date on market: 8/22/2026

Estimated market value

$748,400

$711,000 - $786,000

$3,239/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/17/2026	Listed for rent	$3,500+34.6%$2/sqft
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
9/3/2026	Price change	$759,900-5%$487/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73566900 Report a problem
8/21/2026	Listed for sale	$799,900+56.8%$513/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73566900 Report a problem
7/9/2019	Listing removed	$2,600$2/sqft
Source: EW Realty #72528291 Report a problem
7/2/2019	Listed for rent	$2,600+4%$2/sqft
Source: EW Realty #72528291 Report a problem
6/18/2018	Listing removed	$2,500$2/sqft
Source: EW Realty #72343735 Report a problem
6/11/2018	Listed for rent	$2,500$2/sqft
Source: EW Realty #72343735 Report a problem
3/29/2017	Listing removed	$2,500$2/sqft
Source: EW Realty #72117696 Report a problem
3/8/2017	Price change	$2,500-3.8%$2/sqft
Source: EW Realty #72117696 Report a problem
2/13/2017	Listed for rent	$2,600$2/sqft
Source: EW Realty #72117696 Report a problem
2/3/2017	Sold	$510,000+52.2%$327/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
9/18/2012	Listing removed	$335,000$215/sqft
Source: V & E Realty #71422554 Report a problem
9/6/2012	Price change	$335,000-2.9%$215/sqft
Source: V & E Realty #71422554 Report a problem
8/15/2012	Listed for sale	$345,000+4.5%$221/sqft
Source: V & E Realty #71422554 Report a problem
11/30/2006	Sold	$330,000+167.2%$212/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
1/29/1993	Sold	$123,500$79/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$7,902 +4.3%	$685,300 +1.9%
2024	$7,579 +6.6%	$672,500 +5.2%
2023	$7,113 +2.1%	$639,100 +9.9%
2022	$6,966 +8.2%	$581,500 +9.6%
2021	$6,441 +1.5%	$530,600 +3.9%
2020	$6,348 +3.4%	$510,700 +4.4%
2019	$6,141 +5.4%	$489,300 +12.1%
2018	$5,824 +2.6%	$436,600 +9%
2017	$5,678 +10.2%	$400,700 +11.7%
2016	$5,151 +7.9%	$358,700 +9.7%
2015	$4,774 +5.9%	$327,000 +7.8%
2014	$4,507 +4.1%	$303,300 +1.5%
2013	$4,331 +3.9%	$298,700 -1.5%
2012	$4,170 +2.5%	$303,300 +0.1%
2011	$4,068 +0.8%	$303,100 -0.8%
2010	$4,037 +1.3%	$305,400 -3.4%
2009	$3,984 +10.3%	$316,200 -5.2%
2008	$3,613 -4%	$333,600 -7.4%
2007	$3,763 +2.2%	$360,400 +1.1%
2006	$3,683 +1.5%	$356,500 +6.4%
2005	$3,630 +1.5%	$334,900 +17.6%
2004	$3,576 +15.5%	$284,700 +25.3%
2003	$3,096 +29.3%	$227,300 +51.3%
2001	$2,394 +4.6%	$150,200
1999	$2,289	$150,200