178 Farrington St, Quincy MA 02170
Quincy, MA 02170 • Wollaston
$799,900
$759,900
Est. $4,746/month
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20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5%, and $200/month estimated insurance.
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About this home
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.
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Property History
Market Insights
1
Price Changes
5%
Price Range
Property Timeline
Price Reduced
Sep 3, 2026
$759,900
$40,000
(-5%)
From $799,900 to $759,900 (-5.0%)
Listed for Sale
Aug 21, 2026
$799,900
Original listing
Agent: Henry Li
Office: Thread Real Estate, LLC
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/03/2026 | ↓ Price Reduced | $759,900 | $40,000 | - | From $799,900 to $759,900 (-5.0%) |
| 08/21/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $799,900 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,442 | $716,700 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$8,442
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$716,700
Facts & Features
2 Car Garage
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1875
Living Area
1,559 sq ft
Lot Size
0.11 acres
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
2
Total Rooms
6
Interior
Heating
Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Wood
Appliances
Electric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace
None
Basement
Full, Partially Finished
Laundry
None
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
Colonial
Roof
Shingle
Features
Deck
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Deck
Parking
Garage Spaces
2
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Detached, Off Street
Total Spaces
6
Utilities
Electric
220 Volts
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range
Financial
Annual Tax
$8,442
Assessed Value
$716,700
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
Down Payment Resource
Eligible
MA Disclosures
Lead Paint
Unknown
Seller Disclosures
Flood Insurance May Be Required By Lender. Property Is Partially On Fema Flood Zone. Estimated Approximately $1400 Annually
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
House Color
yellow
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures
additional 192SF finished basement
Documents
None
County
Norfolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
17 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1875
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,559 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
1,559 sq ft above grade
FeaturesNo
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchDeck
Room Markers
OOffice (1)
KKitchen (1)
BRBedroom (5)
BABathroom (4)
DDining (1)
LLiving (2)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Wood
Appliances:
Electric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Full, Partially Finished
Laundry:
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Colonial
Year Built:
1875
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Stone
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Central, Natural Gas
Heating Zones:
1
Cooling:
Central Air
Cooling Zones:
1
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Deck
Patio & Porch:
Deck
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Flood Plain, Level
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces:
2
Total Parking Spaces:
6
Parking Features:
Detached, Off Street
Nearby Schools
School District
Quincy School District local
B+
School Safety
2024-25
2.3%
Average
2.1%
Suspensions
1.2%
In-School
0.2%
Emergency
3.2% below state avg
Elementary Schools
10 schools
Quincy Catholic Academy
0.5 mi
Grades PK-08
Dr. Rick DeCristofaro Learning Center
0.8 mi
251 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
A
Montclair School
0.4 mi
|
#147 of 825
|
Score: 57.1
Improved 116 spots from last year
-1.1 below state avg
365 students
Diverse
Rising School
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A
Wollaston School
0.4 mi
|
#114 of 825
|
Score: 58.5
Dropped 77 spots from last year
+0.3 above state avg
324 students
Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
B+
Francis W Parker School
0.6 mi
|
#254 of 825
|
Score: 52.2
Improved 85 spots from last year
-6 below state avg
345 students
Diverse
Rising School
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
B
Charles A Bernazzani Elementary School
0.9 mi
|
#415 of 825
|
Score: 47.3
Dropped 137 spots from last year
-10.9 below state avg
340 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A
Beechwood Knoll Elementary School
1.0 mi
|
#141 of 825
|
Score: 57.3
Improved 156 spots from last year
-0.9 below state avg
317 students
Diverse
Rising School
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A-
Merrymount School
1.7 mi
|
#252 of 825
|
Score: 52.2
Improved 59 spots from last year
-6 below state avg
304 students
Diverse
Rising School
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
B+
Lincoln-Hancock Community School
1.9 mi
|
#296 of 825
|
Score: 51.0
Improved 253 spots from last year
-7.2 below state avg
508 students
Very Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-04
B
Squantum School
2.1 mi
|
#384 of 825
|
Score: 48.2
Improved 91 spots from last year
-10 below state avg
323 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-05
Middle Schools
5 schools
B
South West Middle School
2.0 mi
|
#177 of 352
|
Score: 42.2
Improved 60 spots from last year
-16 below state avg
444 students
Very Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 05-08
C+
Point Webster Middle School
2.3 mi
|
#239 of 352
|
Score: 37.1
Dropped 34 spots from last year
-21.1 below state avg
399 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 05-08
B+
Atlantic Middle School
0.7 mi
|
#124 of 352
|
Score: 47.1
Dropped 10 spots from last year
-11.1 below state avg
574 students
Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
A
Central Middle School
1.2 mi
|
#51 of 352
|
Score: 56.6
Improved 5 spots from last year
-1.6 below state avg
650 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
C+
Broad Meadows Middle School
2.2 mi
|
#241 of 352
|
Score: 37.1
Dropped 45 spots from last year
-21.2 below state avg
332 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
High Schools
3 schools
Woodward School for Girls
1.4 mi
Grades 06-12
B+
North Quincy High School
0.7 mi
|
#112 of 346
|
Score: 59.6
Improved 103 spots from last year
+1.3 above state avg
1,505 students
Diverse
20 sports
• 1,516 athletes
Strong AP Program
Early College Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Grades 09-12
B-
Quincy High School
1.6 mi
|
#187 of 346
|
Score: 53.2
Improved 73 spots from last year
-5 below state avg
1,493 students
Very Diverse
19 sports
• 1,288 athletes
Strong AP Program
Early College Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood
Wollaston
178 Farrington St, Quincy MA 02170
Quincy, MA 02170
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Henry Li
Listing Office
Thread Real Estate, LLC
Office Phone
781-728-9689
Agent MLS ID
CT003608
Office MLS ID
BB5675
Listing Data Updated
Sep 7, 2026 3:05 AM EDT
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