279 Farrington Street # 1, Quincy MA 02170

Quincy, MA 02170
$222,500
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
902
Sq Ft
$247
Price/Sq Ft
1920
Year Built
2
Parking
Condominium
Type
17
Days on Market
Sold 2008 Listed Jun 20, 2008 • MLS# 70780669 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $227,000
Final Sale Price: $222,500
Difference: $4,500 (-2.0%)
Performance Metrics
98.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
17
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $252
Sale $/sq ft: $247
This property sold for $247 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 2.0% below the original asking price.

With only 17 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

About this home

Very attractive first floor unit in a Mansard style attached colonial with lots of light and charm.The living room , dining room combination is perfect for entertaining as is the kitchen looking onto these rooms.Master bedroom is very spacious with a full bath, good size walk in closet and sliders leading out to your private deck overlooking the parking area and patio for those summer cookouts.In unit laundry,lots of storage & walk to the T and shopping.

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

44.2%
Price Range
18
Total Days on Market
2
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73581679
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Nov 16, 2026
$399,000
MLS #73581679
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Sold
Aug 29, 2008
$222,500
Property sold
Days on Market: 18
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Listed for Sale
Jun 20, 2008
$227,000
Original listing
Agent: Cynthia Parker Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Milton - Adams St.
Previous Transaction - MLS #70580142
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Jul 12, 2007
$222,500
MLS #70580142
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Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2008 $2,238 $206,700

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$2,238
Tax Year 2008
HOA Fee
$120
Per month
Assessed Value
$206,700

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1920
Living Area 902 sq ft
Stories 1
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas, Unit Control
Cooling Central Air, Unit Control
Flooring Wood, Tile
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features Porch, Deck
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch, Deck
Features Off Street, Deeded
Total Spaces 2
Electric Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water Public, City/town Water, City/town Sewer
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $2,238
Assessed Value $206,700

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $120
Fee Includes Insurance, Snow Removal, Trash
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 4
Pets Yes
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Walk To Wollaston T, Great Storage In Basmt.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Garden"]
Unit/Building 1
Sq Ft Source Field Card
Sq Ft Disclosures lots of storage in basement
Documents Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs (3)
County Norfolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 18 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
902 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Y
Laundry: First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1920
Structure Type: Garden
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Unit Control
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Central Air, Unit Control
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water, City/Town Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Deck
Patio & Porch: Porch, Deck
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street, Deeded
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
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
Dr. Rick DeCristofaro Learning Center
0.6 mi
251 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
Quincy Catholic Academy
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Wollaston School
0.2 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
A
Montclair School
0.6 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
B
Charles A Bernazzani Elementary School
0.7 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
B+
Francis W Parker School
0.7 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
A
Beechwood Knoll Elementary School
0.9 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
1.5 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
1.7 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
2.3 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
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
B
South West Middle School
1.8 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
2.0 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
0.8 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
1.4 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
2.0 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
H

High Schools

3 schools
Woodward School for Girls
1.2 mi
Grades 06-12
B+
North Quincy High School
0.9 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
1.4 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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279 Farrington Street # 1, Quincy MA 02170

Quincy, MA 02170

Listing Information

Listing Agent Cynthia Parker
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Milton - Adams St.
Office Phone 617-696-4430
Agent MLS ID BB903714
Office MLS ID BB2432
Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 5:54 AM EDT
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