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Last Sold Price
4 beds2,077 sqft$255/sqft
42 Alton Rd, Quincy, MA 02169
Single FamilyProperty Type
4,632 sq ftLot Size
1927Year Built
$255/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

A property like this rarely comes on the market! Fantastic 9 room, 4 full sized bedrooms, 2 full bath beauty in Penn's Hill section. Continuously updated and meticulously maintained throughout the years of ownership. Step in to the heated enclosed front porch with large coat closet. Stunning fireplaced living room with separate family room to the side. Updated kitchen features granite countertops, undermounted sink, disposal, glass cabinets, 2 brand new Thermador wall ovens, and breakfast bar. Dining...A property like this rarely comes on the market! Fantastic 9 room, 4 full sized bedrooms, 2 full bath beauty in Penn's Hill section. Continuously updated and meticulously maintained throughout the years of ownership. Step in to the heated enclosed front porch with large coat closet. Stunning fireplaced living room with separate family room to the side. Updated kitchen features granite countertops, undermounted sink, disposal, glass cabinets, 2 brand new Thermador wall ovens, and breakfast bar. Dining room features vaulted ceiling with plenty of room to expand during larger family celebrations. Upstairs are 4 large bedrooms that have full ceiling height and plenty of closet space. Brand new media/office area in dry(french drain)lower level is great for entertaining. A lovely deck off the back, lushy irrigated lawn and a back yard that borders Faxon Park adds to the privacy of this home.
Listing closed: 12/29/2015 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 71927207

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$650,000

Avg days on market

53

Sale-to-list ratio

97.3%

Quincy, MA

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Location

Sold By Compass, Riode Jean Felix

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Property Information for 42 Alton Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $5,440 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Quincy
  • Area: MA-Quincy
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 3
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Lot Size: 0.11 AC / 4,632 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2077.0
  • Color: Beige
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Lincoln Hancock
  • High School: Quincy
  • Middle School: Sterling
  • Neighborhood: Penn's Hill
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Countertop Range, Refrigerator, Oil Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Laminate
  • Interior Features: Recessed Lighting, Wainscoting, Entry Hall, Bonus Room, Media Room
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: Sprinkler System, Deck - Wood
  • Lot Description: Wooded
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Under, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Under, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: MWRA
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 240.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 20.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 12.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 210.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 14.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 121.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 121.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 48.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Length: 8.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 6.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 49.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Length: 7.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 7.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 209.0
  • Dining Room Features: Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Dining Room Length: 19.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 11.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 154.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room Length: 14.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 11.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 140.0
  • Kitchen Features: Skylight,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,French Doors,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Cabinets - Upgraded,Deck - Exterior,Recessed Lighting
  • Kitchen Length: 14.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 10.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 140.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 10.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Listing Agent is related to Sellers
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:3024 B:8 L:2,180663
  • Assessments: $372,600
  • Book: 5483
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Zoning: RESA
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Granite
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 4
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 42 Alton Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 29, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #563613127

$529,900
Dec 29, 2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71927207

$529,900
Nov 8, 2015

Contingent

MLS PIN #71927207

DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/29/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #563613127

$529,900
12/29/2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71927207

$529,900
11/08/2015

Contingent

MLS PIN #71927207

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 42 Alton Road

Taxable ValueLand$264,300Additions$546,800Total$811,100
Tax Record2025$9,352 ($779 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,361 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,361 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,632 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1927Year Renovated1927ZoningRESACountyNORFOLKAPNQUIN M:3024 B:8 L:2

Schools near 42 Alton Road

This home is within Quincy School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 7
Rating
School
Distance
Lincoln-Hancock Community School
PublicK to 4

Reay E Sterling Middle School
Public5 to 8

Quincy High School
Public9 to 12

Dr. Rick DeCristofaro Learning Center
PublicPK to 7

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 42 Alton Road, Quincy, MA 02169
$529,900
4
2,077
4,632
$869,000
3
1,344
4,591
$785,000
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3
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