Norfolk County and Quincy City property record for 178 Farrington St, Quincy, MA 02170
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,559 sqft · built 1875 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $510,000 (Feb 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $8,443 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | M:5109 B:3 L:3 |
| Primary APN | M:5109 B:3 L:3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,559 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,749 sqft |
| Basement Area | 853 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 853 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1875 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1875 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1639301 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 178 FARRINGTON ST |
| City | QUINCY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02170-1604 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RESB |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | QUINCY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | QUINCY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 417202 |
Source: Norfolk County and Quincy City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 242 ELMWOOD AVE, QUINCY, MA 02170-1223 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 3, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 3, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 30, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201711502 |
| Deed Book / Page | 34898 / 118 |
| Transfer Doc | 34898-118 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | QUINCY MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 3, 2017 |
| Property Address | 178 FARRINGTON ST, QUINCY, MA 02170-1604 |
| Document Number | 34898-118 |
| Book / Page | 034898 / 000118 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 11502 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 21, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $510.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 178 FARRINGTON ST QUINCY MA 021701604, QUINCY, MA 02170-1604 |
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 | $8,443.00 (+6.85%) | $716,700 (+4.58%) Land $359,800 Building $356,900 | $782,230 (-) |
| 2025 | $7,902.00 (+4.26%) | $685,300 (+1.9%) Land $342,600 Building $342,700 | $782,230 (+3.73%) |
| 2024 | $7,579.00 (+6.55%) | $672,500 (+5.23%) Land $342,600 Building $329,900 | $754,110 |
| 2023 | $7,113.00 | $639,100 Land $326,300 Building $312,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 10.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 18 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 18 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2018–2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2023 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 736 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Netafy, Starry, T-Mobile.
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