South Quincy, 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:
1
/ 3
/ 1
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:
Condo
PRICE:
$369,888
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The one you have been waiting for! Much sought after true 3 bedroom townhouse with attached one car garage and private rear patio, perfect for striking up the grill and entertaining family and friends! This lovely unit boasts gleaming h/w floors, open floor plan, formal dining area, gracious kitchen with granite counters, sun splashed eat-in kitchen with skylight and access to private rear patio. Master suite with private bath, great area for biking and jogging, community room, shuttle to T,
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$368,000
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This is a 2 family duplex; 10 mins walking to Quincy Adam T; convenient access to expressway; eat in kitchen; separated ulitilies; one living room first floor; 2 bedrooms second floor; extra room at the attic can be another bed. 2 cars parking on driveway. one unit is vacant while the owner occupied another unit; only show vacant unit 111 with lockbox at first time; rent can be $1100.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$219,900
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Sitting pretty on the penthouse level with balcony views clear across Braintree.Spoil yourself silly with this easy condo lifestyle two bedrooms,two full baths, washer & dryer included and for your inner chef "a lovely new kitchen" Look out below....there's some yardspace to enjoy but best of all you'll find the morning commutes a breeze. Bower is centrally located for either highway access or public transportation its all right here and we hope you will be too. Call today for an appointment!
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$259,000
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Tastefully renovated townhouse in desirable location! Extremely close to T and highway access. Spacious kitchen & dining area perfect for entertaining. This home features hardwood floors throughout, newer heating system, full walk-up attic and basement with laundry. Corner lot with private parking. This home is truly move in ready!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$367,900
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This home has it all, room for the growing or extended family, large deck overlooking inground pool for enjoyment on those hot summer days.Great layout for entertaining Maintenance free vinyl siding, newer gas heating, newer windows and updated baths. This is a must see.
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