The changing season presents an opportunity in a sought-after Wollaston location! This classic 7 room, 3 bedroom Colonial is awaiting your ideas and inspiration. Highlights include hardwood floors, one-car detached garage, a cozy backyard, a charming front sitting porch, fireplaced living room and dining room with built-in china cabinet. The lower level and walk-up attic offer excellent potential for expansion. Lovingly maintained over the years, this home sits in a prime location near the beach, Sailors Home Pond, Beechwood Knoll Elementary and local playgrounds. With its ideal setting, any updates will make your investment a true winner!
Sold for $730,000
$730,000
72 Waterston Ave, Quincy, MA 02170
3beds
1,591sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
3,783 Square Feet Lot
$763,700 Zestimate®
$459/sqft
$3,374 Estimated rent
Home value
$763,700
$710,000 - $825,000
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One-car detached garageCozy backyardHardwood floorsCharming front sitting porch
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Listed by:
Thomas McFarland 617-851-0900,
RE/MAX Realty Pros 617-328-3200
Bought with:
DLX Team
Dream Realty
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73426389
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 115
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 10
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 189
- Dimensions: 15 x 12.6
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - 1/4
- Level: Basement
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 187.5
- Dimensions: 15 x 12.5
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 240
- Dimensions: 12 x 20
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15 x 13
Office
- Level: Second
- Area: 70
- Dimensions: 10 x 7
Heating
- Baseboard, Steam, Oil
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Home Office, Bonus Room
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,591
- Total interior livable area: 1,591 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,591
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Porch
- Waterfront features: Bay, 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Lot
- Size: 3,783 Square Feet
- Features: Other
Details
- Parcel number: M:5046 B:27 L:B,186544
- Zoning: RESA
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Quincy
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $459/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $629,700
- Annual tax amount: $7,260
- Date on market: 1/7/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | Sold | $730,000+4.4%$459/sqft |
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| 9/9/2025 | Contingent | $699,000$439/sqft |
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| 9/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $699,000$439/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,260 +9.8% | $629,700 +7.3% |
| 2024 | $6,614 +7.5% | $586,900 +6.1% |
| 2023 | $6,155 +7.9% | $553,000 +16.1% |
| 2022 | $5,705 +0.6% | $476,200 +2% |
| 2021 | $5,669 +1.7% | $467,000 +4.1% |
| 2020 | $5,576 +4.5% | $448,600 +5.5% |
| 2019 | $5,336 +3% | $425,200 +9.5% |
| 2018 | $5,180 -1.4% | $388,300 +4.7% |
| 2017 | $5,254 +7% | $370,800 +8.5% |
| 2016 | $4,908 +7.7% | $341,800 +9.5% |
| 2015 | $4,558 +5.5% | $312,200 +7.4% |
| 2014 | $4,320 +5% | $290,700 +2.5% |
| 2013 | $4,114 +1.7% | $283,700 -3.5% |
| 2012 | $4,044 +2.5% | $294,100 |
| 2011 | $3,947 -1.3% | $294,100 -2.7% |
| 2010 | $3,998 +2% | $302,400 -2.8% |
| 2009 | $3,919 +14.5% | $311,000 -1.6% |
| 2008 | $3,422 +4.2% | $316,000 +0.5% |
| 2007 | $3,283 +2.7% | $314,500 +1.6% |
| 2006 | $3,196 0% | $309,400 +4.9% |
| 2005 | $3,197 +1.3% | $294,900 +17.3% |
| 2004 | $3,156 +11.9% | $251,300 +21.3% |
| 2003 | $2,821 +36.9% | $207,100 +60.2% |
| 2001 | $2,061 +4.6% | $129,300 |
| 1999 | $1,971 | $129,300 |
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Neighborhood: North Quincy
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- 8/10Beechwood Knoll Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10Central Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10North Quincy High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
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