78 Alton Road

Sold 12/19/14
Sold 12/19/14
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$429,000
3 beds1,846 sqft$232/sqft
78 Alton Rd, Quincy, MA 02169
Single FamilyProperty Type
6,497 sq ftLot Size
1930Year Built
$232/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Wonderful home in Penn's Hill neighborhood close to Braintree line. Home features updated kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances. Large living room with fireplace and great natural light. Kitchen has nice pantry, dining area and window overlooks large fenced back yard with stone wall abutting Faxon Park. Nice size bedrooms and updated second floor bath. Near T, bus, highway and shopping.Wonderful home in Penn's Hill neighborhood close to Braintree line. Home features updated kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances. Large living room with fireplace and great natural light. Kitchen has nice pantry, dining area and window overlooks large fenced back yard with stone wall abutting Faxon Park. Nice size bedrooms and updated second floor bath. Near T, bus, highway and shopping.
  • Listed by: Christopher Martin • Silverstone Realty Group
  • Listed by: Steven DeFrancesco • Silverstone Realty Group
Listing closed: 12/19/2014 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 71754180

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 78 Alton Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,727 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • County: Norfolk County
  • Town: Quincy
  • Area: MA-Quincy
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking Spaces Total: 3
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Lot Size: 0.15 AC / 6,497 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1846.0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Neighborhood: Penn's Hill
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oil Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Security System
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Storage Shed, Stone Wall, Porch, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Hot Water, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 132.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 12.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 11.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 90.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 10.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 9.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 81.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 9.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 9.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 25.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Length: 5.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 5.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 64.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Length: 8.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 8.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 132.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 12.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 11.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 135.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Exterior Access,Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Length: 15.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 9.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 273.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: No
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 180590
  • Assessments: $318,100
  • Block: 33
  • Book: 4069
  • Lot: 17
  • Map: 3023
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Zoning: Res A
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Granite
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 78 Alton Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 19, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #485679498

$429,000

+4.0% / yr

Dec 19, 2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71754180

$429,000—
Oct 20, 2014

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71754180

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/19/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #485679498

$429,000

+4.0% / yr

12/19/2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71754180

$429,000
10/20/2014

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71754180

—

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

Public Records for 78 Alton Road

Taxable ValueLand$292,500Additions$309,000Total$601,500
Tax Record2025$6,935 ($578 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,510 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,510 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,497 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930Year Renovated1930ZoningRESACountyNORFOLKAPNQUIN M:3023 B:33 L:17

Schools near 78 Alton Road

This home is within Quincy School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Lincoln-Hancock Community School
Public - K to 4
Reay E Sterling Middle School
Public - 5 to 8
Quincy High School
Public - 9 to 12
Dr. Rick DeCristofaro Learning Center
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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