159 E Elm Ave, Quincy, MA 02170 Property Records

Norfolk County and Quincy City property record for 159 E Elm Ave, Quincy, MA 02170

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,865 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size	0.115 acres (5,000 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$495,000 (Jun 2018)
Tax Bill	$8,459 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2021 Line of Credit Jul 2025 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone AE (high risk)
APN	`M:5055 B:26 L:633`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`M:5055 B:26 L:633`
Alternative APNs	`QUIN M:5055 B:26 L:633` `1488801`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	1,865 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,062 sqft
Basement Area	746 sqft
Unfinished Basement	746 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1925
Effective Year Built	Effective 1925
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	5,000 sqft (0.115 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Steam
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	1488801
Street Address	159 E ELM AVE
City	QUINCY
State	MA
Zip	02170-2421
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RESA
Legal Block	26
Legal Lot Number	633
Jurisdiction	QUINCY MA
Township / Civil Division	QUINCY
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1008
Census Tract	417601

Owner

Source: Norfolk County and Quincy City records, as of October 20, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	159 E ELM AVE, QUINCY, MA 02170-2421
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 10, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit HANSCOM FCU
Jul 1, 2025	Deed of Trust, Mortgage ELLEN LEE
Sep 4, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Jun 13, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer CMG MORTGAGE INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 13, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jun 13, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	36055 / 455
Last Transfer Date	Aug 31, 2020
Transfer Doc	038304-412
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	QUINCY MA
Property Address	159 E ELM AVE, QUINCY, MA 02170-2421
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	039835-233
Date	Sep 10, 2021
Book Page	39835/233
Instrument	117639

Lender

Name	HANSCOM FCU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2051

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

July 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	QUINCY MA
Property Address	159 E ELM AVE, QUINCY, MA 02170-2421
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	042499-530
Date	Jul 1, 2025
Book Page	42499/530
Instrument	43727

Lender

Name	ELLEN LEE

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	301 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2050

September 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	QUINCY MA
Recording Date	Sep 4, 2020
Property Address	159 E ELM AVE, QUINCY, MA 02170-2421
Document Number	38304-412
Book / Page	38304 / 412
Instrument Date	Aug 31, 2020
Instrument	92388
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 12, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Venture
Address	159 E ELM AVE, QUINCY, MA 02170-2421

Mortgage

Document Number	38304-415
Date	Sep 4, 2020
Book Page	38304/415
Instrument	92389

Lender

Name	UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2050

June 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	QUINCY MA
Recording Date	Jun 13, 2018
Property Address	159 E ELM AVE, QUINCY, MA 02170-2421
Document Number	36055-455
Book / Page	36055 / 455
Instrument	48326
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 12, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$58.30
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	159 E ELM AVE, QUINCY, MA 02170-2421

Mortgage

Document Number	360550463
Date	Jun 13, 2018
Instrument	36055/0463

Lender

Name	CMG MORTGAGE INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 13, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Norfolk County and Quincy City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Norfolk County
Municipality	Quincy City
Unified School District	Quincy School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$8,459.00 (+7.37%)	$718,100 (+5.09%) Land $350,500 Building $367,600	$718,390 (-)
2025	$7,878.00 (+3.36%)	$683,300 (+1.04%) Land $333,800 Building $349,500	$718,390 (-7.15%)
2024	$7,622.00 (+7.56%)	$676,300 (+6.22%) Land $333,800 Building $342,500	$773,680
2023	$7,086.00	$636,700 Land $317,900 Building $318,800

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone AE high risk
100-Year Floodplain	Yes 1% annual chance
Floodway	No
Base Flood Elevation	11.0 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Required federally backed loans
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on Record median of 53 individual policies
Community Rating System	Class 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	109 units insured incl. 56 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims	50 (1978–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA	19 of 50
Most Recent Claim	Apr 2024 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event	Severe Winter Storm And Flooding, Mar 2018 · 8 claims Severe Storms And Flooding, Apr 2010 · 9 claims Extreme Weather Conditons And Flooding, Oct 1996 · 5 claims

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	QUINCY WATER DEPT. (MWRA) serves 106,000 people · EPA ID MA3243000
Water Source	Purchased surface water from MWRA
Last State Inspection	May 2024
Lead	21 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	None last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 818 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 2,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Netafy, Starry, T-Mobile.

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