Norfolk County and Quincy City property record for 79 Edwin St, Quincy, MA 02171
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,341 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.073 acres (3,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $372,000 (Jun 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $7,296 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | M:6017E B:21 L:161 |
| Primary APN | M:6017E B:21 L:161 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,341 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,838 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,200 sqft (0.073 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1911601 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 79 EDWIN ST |
| City | QUINCY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02171-2015 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RESA |
| Legal Block | 21 |
| Legal Lot Number | 161 |
| Jurisdiction | QUINCY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | QUINCY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 417501 |
79 Edwin St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2004.
Source: Norfolk County and Quincy City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 79 EDWIN ST, QUINCY, MA 02171-2015 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 10, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 10, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 21145 / 217 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | QUINCY MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 13, 2020 |
| Property Address | 79 EDWIN ST, QUINCY, MA 02171-2015 |
| Document Number | 38084-162 |
| Book / Page | 38084 / 162 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 8, 2020 |
| Instrument | 67506 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 79 EDWIN ST, QUINCY, MA 02171-2015 |
| Document Number | 38084-164 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 13, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38084/164 |
| Instrument | 67507 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK OF RHODE ISLAND |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2035 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 79 Edwin St was $7,296, up 3.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,296.00 (+3.3%) | $632,800 (+0.97%) Land $329,600 Building $303,200 | $721,810 (+6.92%) |
| 2024 | $7,063.00 (+10.19%) | $626,700 (+8.82%) Land $329,600 Building $297,100 | $675,070 |
| 2023 | $6,410.00 | $575,900 Land $299,600 Building $276,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 79 Edwin St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
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 | 12.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 34 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 34 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 47 (1979–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 47 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Tropical Storm Henri |
| 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 79 Edwin 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 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 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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