This classic Merrymount Colonial offers a wonderful opportunity for buyers eager to customize and make it their own. Set on a generous 10,000 sq. ft. level lot, the home features a solid footprint with excellent potential for updates, expansion, and long-term equity growth. Inside, you’ll find timeless charm and inviting spaces, including a spacious, open 1st floor layout. The living room features a cozy fireplace flanked by custom bookshelves and opens to a dining room with built-in cabinetry—perfect for entertaining. A den or home office sits just off the living room, providing flexibility for today’s lifestyle. The older eat-in kitchen adjoins a large bonus room that offers endless possibilities. A convenient first-floor bathroom and central air add to the home’s appeal. Upstairs, there are three generously sized bedrooms and a full bath. Located in the sought-after Merrymount neighborhood, residents enjoy access to the private association beach and year-round community activitie
Sold for $740,000
$740,000
188 Samoset Ave, Quincy, MA 02169
3beds
1,815sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1926
10,000 Square Feet Lot
$766,500 Zestimate®
$408/sqft
$4,017 Estimated rent
Home value
$766,500
$713,000 - $828,000
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Cozy fireplaceCentral airTimeless charmGenerously sized bedroomsSolid footprintCustom bookshelvesBuilt-in cabinetry
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Listed by:
Angela Bergin 617-584-3253,
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services 617-322-3933
Bought with:
Angela Bergin
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73453636
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - With Tub, Flooring - Vinyl
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - With Tub, Flooring - Vinyl
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
- Level: First
Heating
- Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Den
- Flooring: Plywood, Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,815
- Total interior livable area: 1,815 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,815
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached, Off Street, Tandem
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Wood
- Exterior features: Deck - Wood, Garden
- Waterfront features: Bay, 1/10 to 3/10 To Beach, Beach Ownership(Private, Association)
Lot
- Size: 10,000 sqft
- Features: Level
Details
- Foundation area: 999
- Parcel number: 174488
- Zoning: Res A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1926
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Private School, Public School
Location
- Region: Quincy
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/29/2025 | Sold | $740,000+0%$408/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73453636 Report a problem | ||
| 11/18/2025 | Contingent | $739,900$408/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73453636 Report a problem | ||
| 11/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $739,900$408/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73453636 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,717 +4.8% | $669,300 +2.5% |
| 2024 | $7,362 +12.4% | $653,200 +11% |
| 2023 | $6,552 +0.1% | $588,700 +7.7% |
| 2022 | $6,547 +0.6% | $546,500 +2% |
| 2021 | $6,506 +4.8% | $535,900 +7.3% |
| 2020 | $6,206 +4.8% | $499,300 +5.9% |
| 2019 | $5,920 +4.6% | $471,700 +11.1% |
| 2018 | $5,661 -1.1% | $424,400 +5.1% |
| 2017 | $5,723 +2.1% | $403,900 +3.4% |
| 2016 | $5,608 +5.6% | $390,500 +7.3% |
| 2015 | $5,313 +5.1% | $363,900 +7% |
| 2014 | $5,054 +4% | $340,100 +1.5% |
| 2013 | $4,858 +1.6% | $335,000 -3.7% |
| 2012 | $4,782 +0.6% | $347,800 -1.8% |
| 2011 | $4,755 -0.8% | $354,300 -2.2% |
| 2010 | $4,791 -0.7% | $362,400 -5.4% |
| 2009 | $4,827 +17.9% | $383,100 +1.3% |
| 2008 | $4,094 -2.8% | $378,000 -6.3% |
| 2007 | $4,210 +2.6% | $403,300 +1.6% |
| 2006 | $4,102 +2.4% | $397,100 +7.4% |
| 2005 | $4,006 -11% | $369,600 +3.2% |
| 2004 | $4,500 +16.2% | $358,300 +26.1% |
| 2003 | $3,871 +21.6% | $284,200 +42.3% |
| 2001 | $3,183 +14.8% | $199,700 +9.8% |
| 1999 | $2,772 | $181,900 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Merrymount
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Merrymount Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 5/10Broad Meadows Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10Quincy High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Merrymount
- Middle: Broad Meadows
- High: Quincy High
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Massachusetts
- Norfolk County
- Quincy
- 02169
- Merrymount
- 188 Samoset Ave
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