Welcome to 252-254 Safford Street in Quincy! This lovingly maintained two-family in the desirable Wollaston neighborhood is just 1.5 blocks to Wollaston MBTA red line station and about 1.5 miles to Quincy Center shops and restaurants. A fantastic opportunity for owner-occupants or investors, this property features a charming front porch, hardwood floors throughout, and a lush backyard with perennials that bloom all spring and summer. Each unit has a private entrance. The first-floor unit offers 2 bedrooms and will be delivered vacant. The second-floor unit includes 3 bedrooms, an enclosed porch, and a finished attic bonus room. Hardwood floors gleam throughout. Additional highlights include a two-car garage, off-street parking, and close proximity to both Wollaston and North Quincy T stations. Updates include: Roof: 10/21, Gas furnace: 1/19, Front porch: 8/16, Hot water heater: 5/18. Offers due:7/17 at noon.
Sold for $1,050,000
$1,050,000
252 Safford St, Quincy, MA 02170
5beds
1,988sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1880
-- sqft lot
$1,091,300 Zestimate®
$528/sqft
$3,076 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,091,300
$1.00M - $1.18M
$3,076/mo
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Finished attic bonus roomEnclosed porchCharming front porchLush backyard with perennials
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Listed by:
Tiffanie Williams Needham 617-645-1885,
Escalate Real Estate 781-924-5425
Bought with:
Jim McGue
GRANITE GROUP REALTORS®
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73403765
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,988
- Total interior livable area: 1,988 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,988
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Enclosed
- Exterior features: Garden
- Fencing: Fenced
- Waterfront features: Ocean, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Lot
- Size: 4,700 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: M:5119 B:18 L:B,188484
- Zoning: RESB
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- Year built: 1880
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
Location
- Region: Quincy
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $528/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $777,800
- Annual tax amount: $8,968
- Date on market: 1/11/2026
- Total actual rent: 1300
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/1/2025 | Sold | $1,050,000+10.5%$528/sqft |
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| 7/18/2025 | Contingent | $950,000$478/sqft |
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| 7/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $950,000+98%$478/sqft |
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| 12/13/2002 | Sold | $479,900$241/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,968 +4% | $777,800 +1.7% |
| 2024 | $8,619 +5.3% | $764,800 +4% |
| 2023 | $8,188 +2.9% | $735,700 +10.8% |
| 2022 | $7,955 +0.3% | $664,000 +1.6% |
| 2021 | $7,931 +0.4% | $653,300 +2.8% |
| 2020 | $7,898 +6.2% | $635,400 +7.3% |
| 2019 | $7,435 +5.9% | $592,400 +12.5% |
| 2018 | $7,022 -3.9% | $526,400 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $7,305 +12.6% | $515,500 +14.1% |
| 2016 | $6,485 +5.5% | $451,600 +7.3% |
| 2015 | $6,145 +15% | $420,900 +17% |
| 2014 | $5,344 +2.6% | $359,600 +0.1% |
| 2013 | $5,210 +7.4% | $359,300 +1.9% |
| 2012 | $4,850 +0.1% | $352,700 -2.3% |
| 2011 | $4,843 -1.2% | $360,900 -2.7% |
| 2010 | $4,902 -4.3% | $370,800 -8.8% |
| 2009 | $5,122 +14.2% | $406,500 -1.8% |
| 2008 | $4,485 -1.1% | $414,100 -4.7% |
| 2007 | $4,537 +1.8% | $434,600 +0.7% |
| 2006 | $4,456 +3.1% | $431,400 +8.2% |
| 2005 | $4,321 | $398,600 |
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Neighborhood: 02170
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GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Wollaston SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 8/10Central Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 8/10North Quincy High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
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- Massachusetts
- Norfolk County
- Quincy
- 02170
- 252 Safford St
