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252 Safford St, Quincy, MA 02170 Property Records

Norfolk County and Quincy City property record for 252 Safford St, Quincy, MA 02170

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,988 sqft · built 1880
Lot Size0.108 acres (4,700 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$1,050,000 (Aug 2025)
Tax Bill$8,968 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2025 Sale & Mortgage
Jun 2025 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNM:5119 B:18 L:B

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNM:5119 B:18 L:B
Alternative APNs
  • QUIN M:5119 B:18 L:B
  • 1655501

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,988 sqft Living Area
Gross Area4,095 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1880
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1880
Architectural StyleDuplex Single
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area4,700 sqft (0.108 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number1655501
Street Address252 SAFFORD ST
CityQUINCY
StateMA
Zip02170-1521
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeRESB
Legal Block18
Legal Lot NumberB
JurisdictionQUINCY MA
Township / Civil DivisionQUINCY
Census Block Group2
Census Block2004
Census Tract417202

Owner

252 Safford St, a duplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2025.

Source: Norfolk County and Quincy City records, as of May 19, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address252 SAFFORD ST, 254, QUINCY, MA 02170-1521
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingIndividual(s)

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 29, 2025Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
GENERAL MORTGAGE CORP
Jun 23, 2025Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 29, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 29, 2025 · Amount on File
Prior SaleOct 28, 2013
Deed Book / Page42622 / 231
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2025: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionQUINCY MA
Recording DateAug 29, 2025
Property Address252 SAFFORD ST, QUINCY, MA 02170-1521
Document Number042622-231
Book / Page42622 / 231
Instrument DateAug 29, 2025
Instrument60930
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 26, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address252 SAFFORD ST # 254, 254, QUINCY, MA 02170-1521

Mortgage

Document Number0000060931
DateAug 29, 2025
Instrument60931
Lender
NameGENERAL MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2055

June 2025: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionQUINCY MA
Recording DateJun 23, 2025
Property Address252 SAFFORD ST, QUINCY, MA 02170-1521
Document Number042476-327
Book / Page42476 / 327
Instrument DateJun 10, 2025
Instrument40620
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 26, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address671 COLEBROOK RD, GANSEVOORT, NY 12831-2472

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 252 Safford St was $8,968, up 4% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyNorfolk County
MunicipalityQuincy City
Unified School DistrictQuincy School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$8,968.00 (+4.05%)$777,800 (+1.7%) Land $336,900 Building $440,900
2024$8,619.00$764,800 Land $336,900 Building $427,900

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 252 Safford St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force

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

The area around 252 Safford St 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 RiskNot 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 SystemQUINCY WATER DEPT. (MWRA)
serves 106,000 people · EPA ID MA3243000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from MWRA
Last State InspectionMay 2024
Lead21 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 876 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

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

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