Norfolk County and Quincy City property record for 21 Bittern Rd, Quincy, MA 02169
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,560 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,280 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,301 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:1086 B:6 L:24 |
| Primary APN | M:1086 B:6 L:24 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,560 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,662 sqft |
| Basement Area | 788 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 788 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,280 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 269301 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 21 BITTERN RD |
| City | QUINCY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02169-2619 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RESA |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | QUINCY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | QUINCY |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5016 |
| Census Tract | 417801 |
21 Bittern Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Norfolk County and Quincy City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21 BITTERN RD, QUINCY, MA 02169-2619 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 21 Bittern Rd was $8,301, up 6.4% 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 | $8,301.00 (+6.35%) | $704,700 (+4.11%) Land $339,600 Building $365,100 | $583,015 (-) |
| 2025 | $7,805.00 (+4.86%) | $676,900 (+2.5%) Land $329,700 Building $347,200 | $583,015 (-29.15%) |
| 2024 | $7,443.00 (+12.35%) | $660,400 (+10.95%) Land $320,200 Building $340,200 | $822,890 |
| 2023 | $6,625.00 | $595,200 Land $278,500 Building $316,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 21 Bittern Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 121 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 130 units insured incl. 9 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 404 (1978–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 49 of 404 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2018 · tidal / storm surge |
| 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 21 Bittern Rd 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 |
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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 335 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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