Norfolk County and Quincy City property record for 168 E Elm Ave, Quincy, MA 02170
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,190 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,953 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | M:5054 B:16 L:624 |
| Primary APN | M:5054 B:16 L:624 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,190 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,507 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,190 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,190 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1484601 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 168 E ELM AVE |
| City | QUINCY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02170-2422 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RESA |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 624 |
| Jurisdiction | QUINCY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | QUINCY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 417601 |
168 E Elm Ave is owned by two individuals who acquired it in June 2025.
Source: Norfolk County and Quincy City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21 HIGH OAKS PATH, GROTON, MA 01450-1037 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants in Common |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 5, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 042458-246 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 168 E Elm Ave was $7,953, up 5.2% from the year before.
Source: Norfolk County and Quincy City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Norfolk County |
| Municipality | Quincy City |
| Unified School District | Quincy School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,953.00 (+5.2%) | $675,100 (+2.96%) Land $350,500 Building $324,600 | $594,510 (-) |
| 2025 | $7,560.00 (+3.15%) | $655,700 (+0.83%) Land $333,800 Building $321,900 | $594,510 (-8.15%) |
| 2024 | $7,329.00 (+8.26%) | $650,300 (+6.9%) Land $333,800 Building $316,500 | $647,235 |
| 2023 | $6,770.00 | $608,300 Land $317,900 Building $290,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 168 E Elm Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
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 File 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 |
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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.
The area around 168 E Elm Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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.
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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 133 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 600 / 150 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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