279 E Squantum St, Quincy, MA 02171 Property Records

Norfolk County and Quincy City property record for 279 E Squantum St, Quincy, MA 02171

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	6 bd · 3 ba · 2,608 sqft · built 1912
Lot Size	0.072 acres (3,120 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$640,000 (Mar 2017)
Tax Bill	$10,822 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2020 Refinance Sep 2018 Line of Credit + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`M:6060 B:28 L:28`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`M:6060 B:28 L:28`
Alternative APNs	`QUIN M:6060 B:28 L:28` `2041601`

Interior

Bedrooms	6 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Total Rooms	11 Rooms
Units	2 Units
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	2,608 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	4,509 sqft
Basement Area	997 sqft
Unfinished Basement	997 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1912
Effective Year Built	Effective 1912
Architectural Style	Duplex Single
Exterior Material	Other
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	3,120 sqft (0.072 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Account Number	2041601
Street Address	279 E SQUANTUM ST
City	QUINCY
State	MA
Zip	02171-1839
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	RESB
Legal Block	28
Legal Lot Number	28
Jurisdiction	QUINCY MA
Township / Civil Division	QUINCY
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2002
Census Tract	417501

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	32 SHIRLEY ST, ROXBURY, MA 02119-2726
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Husband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 2, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance GUARANTEED RATE INC
Sep 24, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BELMONT SAVINGS BANK
Mar 31, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer GUARANTEED RATE INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 31, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Mar 31, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Sep 18, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	35013 / 462
Transfer Doc	035013-462
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	QUINCY MA
Property Address	279 E SQUANTUM ST, QUINCY, MA 02171-1839
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	38558-273
Date	Nov 2, 2020
Book Page	38558/273
Instrument	120733

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE INC
Type	Non-Lending Institution

Agreement

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

September 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	QUINCY MA
Property Address	279 E SQUANTUM ST, QUINCY, MA 02171-1839
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	36315-88
Date	Sep 24, 2018
Book Page	36315/88
Instrument	85044

Lender

Name	BELMONT SAVINGS BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	300 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2043

March 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	QUINCY MA
Recording Date	Mar 31, 2017
Property Address	279 E SQUANTUM ST, QUINCY, MA 02171-1839
Document Number	35013-462
Book / Page	35013 / 462
Instrument	28145
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 12, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$73.56
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	350130464
Date	Mar 31, 2017
Instrument	35013/0464

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE INC
Type	Non-Lending Institution

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Mar 31, 2047

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	$10,822.00 (+11.58%)	$918,700 (+9.21%) Land $344,400 Building $574,300	$989,276
2025	$9,699.00 (+4.59%)	$841,200 (+2.24%) Land $328,000 Building $513,200
2024	$9,273.00 (+5.06%)	$822,800 (+3.76%) Land $328,000 Building $494,800
2023	$8,826.00	$793,000 Land $298,200 Building $494,800

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 X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on Record median of 42 policies
Community Rating System	Class 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	42 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	38 (1978–2018)
Claims Outside the SFHA	9 of 38
Most Recent Claim	Mar 2018 · Severe Winter Storm And Flooding
Claims by Event	Severe Storms And Flooding, Mar 2010 · 5 claims Severe Storms And Flooding, Oct 2005 · 4 claims Extreme Weather Conditons And Flooding, Oct 1996 · 8 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 863 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35
Verizon Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 75
Netafy Fixed Wireless	600 / 150

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

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