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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:
7
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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:
$399,000
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Charming, well maintained 7 room colonial close to private Merrymount beach. Many recent improvements include kitchen remodeled in 2007 with granite counter tops, stainless steel Whirlpool appliances, crown molding. Living room with fire place; sunroom with water views. Rear deck for back yard enjoyment, Second floor deck with water views, finished room in basement, replacement windows. Close to major highways, public transportation, and approximately 10 miles to down town Boston.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$399,000
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Merrymount. Enjoy this mint Colonial with great curb appeal, charm & character..Pride of ownership is evident throughout. Hardwood floors. Fireplace living room. Walk up attic. Newer kitchen with granite counters & stainless steel appliances. French doors from dining room lead to a nice paver patio area and landscaped rear yard . Lots of updates incl. new roof & replacement windows. Great location, walk to private association beach. Close proximity to highways & public transportation.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$427,000
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MERRYMOUNT...Don't miss your opportunity to own this tastefully appointed Classic Colonial in a prime neighborhood. This updated home features, newer kitchen with stainless steel appliances,hardwood floors, beautiful woodwork, custom radiator covers & fireplace LR with built-ins. New oil tank and a walk-up attic. Large deck leads to a manicured back yard. Pride of ownership is evident inside/out. Absolutely MOVE IN CONDITION!!! 1st showing during OH on 5/20 from 1:00-3:00 pm
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$389,000
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Great Merrymount Colonial w/many Improvements! Open Kit/Din/Entertainment area w/beautiful Kit Cabs/Granite ctrs/hdwd flrs/Stainless/recessed lights. Beautiful large Liv Rm w/hdwd flrs/fam Rm/Fireplace/Beam Ceilings. Three spacious Beds w/hrdwd flrs/ceiling fans/4th Bed or Office. Two Baths w/Tile flrs/tileShower/Jacuzzi Tub! Walk-up Attic! Fenced yard w/Screened-in Porch/2 car Garage! Fin Rm in Bsmt! Commuter local w/Bus/T/12 min car ride to downtown Boston/Beach rights! Ask for updates List!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$495,000
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Shore Avenue at 1304 Quincy Shore Drive. This classic colonial over looks Quincy Bay. Enjoy the ever changing water views form this 7 room Merrymount property. Front to back living room, formal dining room, spacious sun room, eat-in kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 1 and 1/2 baths, walk-up attic with bonus room, 2 car garage. Relax on the breezeway and enjoy the view. Steps to private beach, easy drive to major highways, and approximately 10 miles to down town Boston
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$389,000
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Classic Merrymount Colonial. Large front to back fireplaced living room, spacious sunroom. Modern kitchen in 1995. Heating system 2 years. Shiney oak floors, formal dining room, 4 large second floor bedrooms. Merrymount beach, park and playground 1 block & 2 blocks to Merrymount Elementary School. Rare opportunity to live in one of Merrymount's finest homes. To show call listing office.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$254,900
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Merrymount bungalow on bus line. Newer heating system, bath and replacement windows. Large fensed rear yard with above ground pool, patios and deck. Large front porch. Near beaches and schools. Oak floors, fireplace living room, eat in kitchen. Easy to show.
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