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178 Farrington St Quincy — Photo 1 of 25

Recent Drop: $40,000

$799,900

$759,900

178 Farrington St, Quincy, MA 02170

Quincy, MA 02170 — Wollaston

Beds

Baths

SqFt

1,559

Style

Single Family

Built

1875

Prime Wollaston location near the Red Line, restaurants, shopping, and everyday conveniences! Set on a generous 5,000-square-foot lot, this home offers a two-car garage and a spacious backyard ideal for summer gatherings, gardening, or outdoor recreation. The first floor features a roomy, flexible layout, a well-maintained kitchen, and a full bathroom, with plenty of potential to customize the space. Upstairs are three well-proportioned bedrooms and a large full bathroom. Notable improvements include a newer roof, an updated 200-amp electrical panel, and a newer gas furnace with central heating and air conditioning. Professionally cleaned and freshly painted, this conveniently located home is ready for its next chapter.

Market Value Analysis

This Property

Size (SqFt) →Price →

This Property$487/sqft

Local Avg (Quincy)$480/sqft

1% AboveMarket Average

* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Quincy, MA.

Financials

Original Price$799,900

Annual Taxes$8,442

Parking

Garage2

Off-Street6

Interior Specifications

Total Rooms6

FireplacesNone

FlooringWood

BasementFull, Partially Finished

Climate & Utilities

HeatingCentral, Natural Gas

CoolingCentral Air

WaterPublic

SewerPublic Sewer

Building & Exterior

ConstructionFrame

RoofShingle

FoundationStone

ZoningRES-B

Property & Lot

Acres0.11

SqFt Lot5,000

Lot FeaturesFlood Plain, Level

Amenities & Appliances

Electric Water Heater • Range • Dishwasher • Microwave • Refrigerator

Neighborhood

Public Transportation • Public School • T-Station

Geography

Property History

Price Drop

$759,900

Was $799,900

Sep 3, 2026

MLS® 73566900

Listed

$799,900

Aug 21, 2026

MLS® 73566900

Population

18,809

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)

Median Household Income

$104K

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)

Renter-Occupied Homes

46.8%

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)

New Construction Permits — Norfolk County

1,189 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (+21% vs the prior 12 months) — 706 in 5+ unit buildings

U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jun '26)

ADU Potential

Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 780 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 1,559 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 5,000 sq ft.

Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.

Full Quincy, MA market report ZIP 02170 market data

Listing Provided By

Listing Agent: Henry Li

Listing Office: Thread Real Estate, LLC

MLS® Number: 73566900