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Listing broker remarks

IN-LAW: Coastal Living Meets Multigenerational Flexibility in Squantum.Experience coastal living just seven miles from Boston in Quincy’s coveted Squantum neighborhood. This home features a versatile, private multigenerational suite (Mother-in-law suite, nanny apartment, brother-sister compound). Perfect for extended family, long-term guests, or independent live-in care, this wing includes private living quarters, a bathroom, and a fully equipped secondary galley kitchen. Use it as a traditional in-law apartment or as a massive first-floor primary suite. Property highlights include: dual kitchens, an expansive rear deck, two fireplaces, an attached garage with a driveway for 4 cars, a walk-out basement, close access to the Red Line and bus, separate utilities, the private in-law suite, and a flexible upper level with 2 large bedrooms and a 3rd bedroom that can be used as an office or nursery, as well as a new Squantum Elementary School building (2027).— Realty Solutions Inc.

Key details

  • 1,992 sq ft
  • 7,000 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1940 built
  • $451 / sq ft
  • $9,487 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠4⁠7⁠4⁠9⁠6⁠2⁠
Last updated
Address
865 E Squantum St
Town
Quincy, MA
ZIP
02171
Deed (Bk/Pg)
1307 / 333

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Neighborhood: Squantum

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.