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Listing broker remarks

Opportunity! This spacious 5-bedroom single-family home in prime Quincy is just minutes from the North Quincy T station. The owner has meticulously completed extensive updates, including a brand-new gourmet kitchen and two fully remodeled bathrooms. Stunning natural hardwood floors have been professionally sanded and polished, complemented by fresh interior paint throughout. The first floor hosts a bedroom, formal dining room, and expansive living room, while the upper floors feature five additional bedrooms and ample closet space. Significant upgrades include a new electrical panel, a newly floored attic with durable polyethylene, and a brand-new composite deck. The property also boasts a large backyard ideal for gardening. With an 8-year-old heating system and a water heater under warranty. Close to shops, restaurants, and schools, this is a rare find for homeowners or investors in a highly desirable neighborhood.— Keller Williams Realty

Key details

  • 1,862 sq ft
  • 5,000 lot sq ft
  • 5 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1920 built
  • $472 / sq ft
  • $7,676 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠4⁠8⁠7⁠1⁠5⁠8⁠
Last updated
Address
98 Safford St
Town
Quincy, MA
ZIP
02171
Deed (Bk/Pg)
22850 / 188

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Neighborhood: North Quincy

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.