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  • Price cut: $20K (8/24)
    $879,900

    865 E Squantum St, Quincy, MA 02171

    4beds
    1,992sqft
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    $5,704/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1940
    7,000 Square Feet Lot
    $850,100 Zestimate®
    $442/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Act quickly—this Squantum home is designed with all the bells and whistles! Enjoy coastal living just seven miles from Boston in one of Quincy's most sought-after neighborhoods. The highlight is a truly flexible floor plan: use the dedicated in-law suite as-is for multigenerational living, or easily transform the space into a grand single-family layout. Open up the suite to create an expansive kitchen and family room—ideal for entertaining, gatherings, and relaxed living. Whether you want independent quarters for loved ones or an open flow for memorable parties, this home adapts seamlessly to your vision.Key selling points: dual kitchens, an expansive rear deck, two fireplaces, attached garage plus driveway parking for four cars, a walk-out basement, and separate utilities. The private in-law suite and flexible upper level—featuring three large bedrooms and a fourth room perfect for an office or nursery—make this home uniquely adaptable. Minutes from the Red Line, bus routes, and the soon-to-open Squantum Elementary School (Fall 2027). Call today for a private showing!
    209 days
    1,313
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Mary Collins 617-593-7758,

    Realty Solutions Inc. 617-845-5677

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73474962

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bedrooms: 1
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
      • Level: Second
      Bedroom 2
      • Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
      • Level: Second
      Bedroom 3
      • Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
      • Level: Second
      Bedroom 4
      • Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Remodeled
      • Level: Main,First
      Primary bathroom
      • Features: Yes
      Bathroom 1
      • Level: First
      Bathroom 2
      • Level: Second
      Dining room
      • Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
      • Level: First
      Family room
      • Level: Basement
      Kitchen
      • Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Gas Stove
      • Level: Main,First
      Living room
      • Features: Flooring - Hardwood
      • Level: First
      Heating
      • Baseboard, Steam, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air, Dual
      Appliances
      • Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
      • Laundry: In Basement, Washer Hookup
      Features
      • Accessory Apt.
      • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
      • Doors: Storm Door(s)
      • Windows: Insulated Windows
      • Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Sump Pump,Concrete
      • Number of fireplaces: 2
      • Fireplace features: Living Room
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,992
      • Total interior livable area: 1,992 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,992
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 5
      • Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
      • Attached garage spaces: 1
      • Uncovered spaces: 4
      Features
      • Patio & porch: Deck
      • Exterior features: Deck, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard
      • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: City View(s)
      • Waterfront features: Ocean, 1/10 to 3/10 To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
      Lot
      • Size: 7,000 Square Feet
      • Features: Gentle Sloping
      Details
      • Parcel number: M:6080Y B:24 L:6A,193853
      • Zoning: RESA

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Colonial
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Frame
      • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Irregular, Other
      • Roof: Shingle
      Condition
      • Year built: 1940

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: Circuit Breakers
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, Washer Hookup

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
      • Subdivision: Squantum
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Quincy

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $442/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $822,800
      • Annual tax amount: $9,487
      • Date on market: 2/13/2026
      • Road surface type: Paved

        Estimated market value

        $850,100

        $808,000 - $893,000

        $3,999/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/24/2026Price change$879,900-2.2%$442/sqft
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        5/19/2026Price change$899,900-5.3%$452/sqft
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        4/15/2026Price change$949,900-5%$477/sqft
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        2/6/2026Listed for sale$999,900$502/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$9,487 +6%$822,800 +3.6%
        2024$8,953 +4.5%$794,400 +3.2%
        2023$8,565 +3.9%$769,500 +11.9%
        2022$8,240 +0.5%$687,800 +1.9%
        2021$8,198 +4.9%$675,300 +7.4%
        2020$7,812 +1.3%$628,500 +2.3%
        2019$7,713 +0.3%$614,600 +6.6%
        2018$7,692 +15.1%$576,600 +22.3%
        2017$6,683 +7.4%$471,600 +8.8%
        2016$6,225 +0.4%$433,500 +2.1%
        2015$6,201 +1.9%$424,700 +3.7%
        2014$6,084 +26.1%$409,400 +23.1%
        2013$4,824 +2.3%$332,700 -2.9%
        2012$4,714 +2.1%$342,800 -0.4%
        2011$4,618 -1.7%$344,100 -3.2%
        2010$4,698 +1.2%$355,400 -3.5%
        2009$4,642 +12.8%$368,400 -3.1%
        2008$4,116 +3.9%$380,100 +0.2%
        2007$3,961 +2.4%$379,400 +1.4%
        2006$3,867 -0.9%$374,300 +3.9%
        2005$3,903 $360,100
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Squantum

        Getting around

        33 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        23 / 100
        Minimal Transit
        24 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Squantum Elementary
        • Middle: Atlantic
        • High: North Quincy Hs

        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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