Living in Quincy, Massachusetts
Quincy, on the coast just south of Boston, is known as the "City of Presidents" — the birthplace of John Adams and John Quincy Adams, whose homes are preserved at the Adams National Historical Park. It played an outsized role in American industry: the Granite Railway of 1826, often called the country's first commercial railroad, hauled Quincy granite to build the Bunker Hill Monument, and the Fore River Shipyard launched warships for generations. Both Dunkin' Donuts and Howard Johnson's were founded here. Quincy's shoreline runs along Quincy Bay and Boston Harbor, taking in Wollaston Beach — the largest beach on the harbor — and Marina Bay, while the Blue Hills Reservation rises along the western edge. The MBTA Red Line serves four stations in the city — North Quincy, Wollaston, Quincy Center, and Quincy Adams — with commuter rail and Interstate 93/Route 3 putting downtown Boston about eight miles north. If you're thinking about buying or selling in Quincy, I'd be glad to help — in English or Spanish.
Quincy Neighborhoods
Quincy is a city of many neighborhoods around the harbor and inland. Quincy Center is the downtown core; Wollaston, North Quincy, and Norfolk Downs sit to the north; and the shoreline sections — Squantum, Marina Bay, Merrymount, Adams Shore, Houghs Neck, and Germantown — reach out into the bay, while West Quincy holds the old granite-quarry country. Housing runs the full range, from single-family homes and classic New England triple-deckers to newer waterfront condominiums around Marina Bay and Quincy Center.
Property Taxes in Quincy
Property tax rates in Quincy are set each year by the local assessors and applied per $1,000 of assessed value. Massachusetts communities can treat residential and commercial property differently, and exemptions may apply, so the most reliable way to confirm the current rate for a specific property is to check with the Quincy assessor or the tax record on the listing.
Quincy, MA Real Estate FAQs
What are the neighborhoods in Quincy, MA?
Quincy is a city of many neighborhoods around the harbor and inland. Quincy Center is the downtown core; Wollaston, North Quincy, and Norfolk Downs sit to the north; and the shoreline sections — Squantum, Marina Bay, Merrymount, Adams Shore, Houghs Neck, and Germantown — reach out into the bay, while West Quincy holds the old granite-quarry country. Housing runs the full range, from single-family homes and classic New England triple-deckers to newer waterfront condominiums around Marina Bay and Quincy Center.
What is Quincy, MA known for?
Quincy, on the coast just south of Boston, is known as the "City of Presidents" — the birthplace of John Adams and John Quincy Adams, whose homes are preserved at the Adams National Historical Park. It played an outsized role in American industry: the Granite Railway of 1826, often called the country's first commercial railroad, hauled Quincy granite to build the Bunker Hill Monument, and the Fore River Shipyard launched warships for generations. Both Dunkin' Donuts and Howard Johnson's were founded here. Quincy's shoreline runs along Quincy Bay and Boston Harbor, taking in Wollaston Beach — the largest beach on the harbor — and Marina Bay, while the Blue Hills Reservation rises along the western edge. The MBTA Red Line serves four stations in the city — North Quincy, Wollaston, Quincy Center, and Quincy Adams — with commuter rail and Interstate 93/Route 3 putting downtown Boston about eight miles north.
What types of homes are in Quincy, MA?
Quincy offers triple-deckers and multifamily homes, condominiums including new waterfront buildings, and single-family colonials and capes.
How far is Quincy, MA from Boston?
Quincy sits about 8 miles south of Boston, directly served by the MBTA Red Line and Interstate 93.
Who is the best real estate agent in Quincy, MA?
Alexander Parmenidez is a Broker Associate with Coldwell Banker Realty who helps buyers and sellers in Quincy and the surrounding towns, working in both English and Spanish. Call or text 401-426-4857.
Buying or Selling in Quincy
Whether you are buying your first home in Quincy or selling and planning your next move, local market knowledge makes the difference. Alexander Parmenidez works with buyers and sellers across Quincy and the surrounding towns in both English and Spanish. Call or text 401-426-4857 to talk through your goals.
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