Norfolk County and Quincy City property record for 53 Forest Ave, Quincy, MA 02169
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,898 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.134 acres (5,839 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,721 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:4101 B:8 L:23 |
| Primary APN | M:4101 B:8 L:23 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,898 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,454 sqft |
| Basement Area | 456 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 456 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,839 sqft (0.134 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1316201 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 53 FOREST AVE |
| City | QUINCY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02169-1008 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RESA |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | QUINCY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | QUINCY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3016 |
| Census Tract | 418201 |
53 Forest Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust.
Source: Norfolk County and Quincy City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 FOREST AVE, QUINCY, MA 02169-1008 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 53 Forest Ave was $8,721, up 13.3% 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 | $8,721.00 (+13.27%) | $740,300 (+10.87%) Land $304,500 Building $435,800 | $799,615 (-) |
| 2025 | $7,699.00 (+7.69%) | $667,700 (+5.27%) Land $284,600 Building $383,100 | $799,615 (-) |
| 2024 | $7,149.00 (+2.2%) | $634,300 (+0.92%) Land $271,000 Building $363,300 | $799,615 |
| 2023 | $6,995.00 | $628,500 Land $258,100 Building $370,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Forest Ave 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 Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 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 risk around 53 Forest Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 94% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 158 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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