162 Palmer St

2,019 Sq. Ft.
$321 / Sq. Ft.
2,019
Sq. Ft.
$321
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Won’t last! Fully rehabbed 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home in a highly desirable community. Enjoy serene coastal living with access to the 124-acre Rock Island Cove salt marsh, offering peaceful nature walks, birdwatching, & scenic views. Nearby cove waters provide opportunities for kayaking & fishing, including striped bass. Relax on the sun-filled porch & enjoy close proximity to sun-drenched beaches, Nut Island Park, Quincy Riverwalk, & miles of waterfront. Just minutes to waterfront restaurants, community...Won’t last! Fully rehabbed 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home in a highly desirable community. Enjoy serene coastal living with access to the 124-acre Rock Island Cove salt marsh, offering peaceful nature walks, birdwatching, & scenic views. Nearby cove waters provide opportunities for kayaking & fishing, including striped bass. Relax on the sun-filled porch & enjoy close proximity to sun-drenched beaches, Nut Island Park, Quincy Riverwalk, & miles of waterfront. Just minutes to waterfront restaurants, community concerts, & local farmers markets. Interior highlights include gleaming hardwood floors, a finished basement with an additional 827 sq. ft. of enjoyable family space, a spacious attic offering excellent storage/future potential, & a generous one-car detached garage. Features also include comfortable central air & a new high-efficiency gas-fired tankless heating & on-demand hot water system with buffer tank. An exceptional opportunity in one of Quincy’s most scenic coastal neighborhoods!
  1. Listed by Lin La • Star Realty Inc.

Property Details for 162 Palmer Street

Town
Quincy
Area
MA-Quincy
Architectural Style
Ranch
Style
Ranch
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
4
LISTING UPDATED: 02/01/2026 03:15 AM

Property Details for 162 Palmer Street

StatusActive
MLS #73472145
Days on Market37
Taxes$5,508 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1925
CountyNorfolk County

Location

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Building Information for 162 Palmer Street

Stories-Year Built1925Building Size-Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,002 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,622 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,163

Property Taxes

$459

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 162 Palmer Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
  • Living Area: 2019.0
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Broadband
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Broadband
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Fenced Yard
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Porch, Deck
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Paved Drive
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Level: First
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Level: Basement
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 172818
  • Assessments: $477,700
  • Block: 36
  • Book: 28335
  • Lot: 171
  • Map: 1077D
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: RESB
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 162 Palmer Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 28, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73472145

$649,000
Dec 1, 2010

Sold

MLS PIN #71098022

$96,000
Nov 30, 2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #300319478

$96,000

-12.8% / yr

Nov 11, 2010

Contingent

MLS PIN #71098022

Jun 18, 2010

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71098022

$159,900
Jul 22, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #164961900

$200,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/28/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73472145

$649,000
12/01/2010

Sold

MLS PIN #71098022

$96,000
11/30/2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #300319478

$96,000

-12.8% / yr

11/11/2010

Contingent

MLS PIN #71098022

06/18/2010

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71098022

$159,900
07/22/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #164961900

$200,000

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Public Records for 162 Palmer Street

Taxable ValueLand$190,800Additions$286,900Total$477,700
Tax Record2025$5,508 ($459 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,240 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,240 SqFtStories1Lot Size3,002 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925ZoningRESACountyNORFOLKAPNQUIN M:1077D B:36 L:171Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 162 Palmer Street

This home is within Quincy School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Snug Harbor Community School
PublicPK to 5

Broad Meadows Middle School
Public6 to 8

Quincy High School
Public9 to 12

St. Joseph School
PrivatePK to 8

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162 Palmer Street is a single family home for sale in Quincy, MA 02169. This property was listed for sale on January 28, 2026 by Star Realty Inc., it's currently listed at $649,000. It has been on the market for a total of 37 days and was last sold on December 1, 2010. This listing's school district is Quincy School District. Nearby schools include Snug Harbor Community School, Broad Meadows Middle School and Quincy High School. 162 Palmer Street is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 2,019 sqft single family home built in 1925.

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