Adams Shore, Quincy
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The City of Quincy is known by outsiders as the City of Presidents, but is known by residents as a vigorous urban commercial and business center serving the surrounding towns in Norfolk and Plymouth counties.
First settled in 1625 by traders, Quincy was established as a town in 1792 and incorporated as a city in 1888. The original rural agricultural economy was quickly supplemented by fishing and then shipbuilding and granite quarrying. The Quincy quarries provided the granite for the Bunker Hill Monument among other famous structures, while the descendent of previous yards, the Fore River shipyard, built and launched many of the merchant and naval ships that sailed the world's oceans until long past the Second World War. Immigrants from Italy, Sweden, Finland, Scotland and Ireland came to work in the shipyards and granite quarries and to diversity the Yankee population.
English settlers retaining farms in Quincy into the 18th century included the Adams family, two of whose members became ambassadors, legislators and presidents and John Hancock, the first signer of the Declaration of Independence. John Adams followed George Washington as president of the United States and his son John Quincy Adams followed Thomas Jefferson as president. The relatively modest Adams homestead still stands in its orchard and garden in Quincy, one of the many things that draw visitors to the City.
Linked to Boston by rapid transit, Quincy now has some characteristics of a suburban bedroom community, including comfortable and pleasant neighborhoods, while retaining the earmarks of an urban center with its strong commercial and shopping areas.
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School System Info
MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:
10th Grade Math: |
145 |
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10th Grade Eng: |
144 |
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8th Grade Math: |
112 |
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8th Grade Eng: |
130 |
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8th Grade Science: |
88 |
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4th Grade Math: |
174 |
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4th Grade Eng: |
165 |
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Spending/Student:
$8,251
Average SAT scores:
1373
Student/Teacher Ratios:
13.3 to 1
Community
Population:91,622 Median Income in town: $61,158 Population Density:
(people per square mile)
Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):
Property: 17.1 / 1,000
Violent: 3.5 / 1,000
Real Estate
Number of active:
Singles/Condos/Multis:
5
/ 1
/ 0
Median home price this year: N/A Median home price last year: $322,250
Median home price 5 yrs ago: $360,000
% change since last year: N/A
% change since 5 years ago: -12%
Avg single family tax bill:
$3,780
Transportation
Rail info: (T stops, commuter rail stops)
Quincy Center (Greenbush Line, Old Colony Lines)
Subway info:
Red Line
Bus lines:
210, 214, 215, 216, 220, 221, 222, 225, 230, 236, 238, 245
Miles to Boston:
10
Drive time to Boston (minutes):
19
Rail time to Boston:
16
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RECENT LISTING
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$625,000
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Private water frontage! Two well kept waterfront single family homes located on Town River Bay. Both homes feature recent interior paint, refinished hardwood floors and other updates. Located on a corner lot, the property offers sweeping waterviews. 53 Riverbank consists of approximately 1713 sf. of living space. 55 Riverbank is approximately 1150 sf. of living space. The land is nicely landscaped. This property offers a unique opportunity for rental income or extended family.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$249,900
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Look at this Great Opportunity to own your own Home w/ a glimpse of the Town River Bay at your Front Steps and Boat Launch at end of Street. This home has plenty of it's own Amenties w/a Hot Tub Cabana and Garage-Storage Room. Home sits up High and is surrounded by fenced yard and Beautiful Gardens & Patio. Open floor w/ Living /DR Combo w/ Cathedral Stairway to upper level; with a large Bedroom w/ walkin closet.. Finished Family area in Basement..so there is Lots to SEA!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$364,900
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Great Adams Shore location! This 7 RM, 3 BR garrison is a solid home with large rms, brand NEW roof (April) and updated kitchen w/half bath. Large bay window in the LR lets in lots of sun and light. Hardwood floors thru out that have only recently been exposed w/removal of w2w on the 1st floor. 2nd floor still has w2w w/hardwood under. BRs are all good size and full bath has been redone. Pull down attic walk up in 2nd flr hall. Addition off DR adds great family rm. W/D/REFRIG INCLUDED.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$329,900
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Adams Shore!! Don't miss out on this wonderful Colonial located in a convenient location! This bright and sunny home boasts 4-5 good size bedrooms, hardwood floors, eat in kitchen, large living room, sunroom and bonus room that can be used for playroom, or office. Many updates include newer heating system, new windows, new roof, updated electrical. Parking in driveway for 3-4 cars.This home is ready for a new family! Don't miss out!
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$209,900
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Unrenovated Fannie Mae HomePath condominium to be sold ?as shown?. Square footage does not include spacious unfinished attic or basement. Buyers must sign Corporate Addendum with no changes. This property is approved for HomePath Renovation Mortgage Financing. Please see "firm remarks" for info on this optional seller financing. Purchase this property as little as 3% down
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$709,000
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A pleasure every season of the year! You must see this outstanding property. Quality of materials. Exquisite design, Remarkable detail. All large rooms, high ceilings, hardwood flooring. A beauty. Few "city" homes offer this kind of seclusion and open space. Think oasis.This home abuts acres and acres of beautiful marsh, a getaway like no other. Plus full in-law set up.Put the world behind you! A showplace located where no two days will ever be the same.
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