Norfolk County and Quincy City property record for 79 Exeter St, Quincy, MA 02170
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,266 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.116 acres (5,050 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Nov 1990) |
| Tax Bill | $7,457 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:5152 B:38 L:837 |
| Primary APN | M:5152 B:38 L:837 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,266 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,382 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 672 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,050 sqft (0.116 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1719801 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 79 EXETER ST |
| City | QUINCY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02170-1230 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RESA |
| Legal Block | 38 |
| Legal Lot Number | 837 |
| Jurisdiction | QUINCY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | QUINCY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 417202 |
79 Exeter St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 1990.
Source: Norfolk County and Quincy City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 79 EXETER ST, QUINCY, MA 02170-1230 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 28, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 28, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | QUINCY MA |
| Property Address | 79 EXETER ST, QUINCY, MA 02170-1230 |
| Document Number | 35575-161 |
| Book / Page | 035575 / 000161 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 31, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 28, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 35575-161 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 6, 2017 |
| Book Page | 035575/000161 |
| Instrument | 5726 |
| Name | QUINCY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Nov 5, 2032 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 79 Exeter St was $7,457, up 7.1% 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 | $7,457.00 (+7.13%) | $633,000 (+4.85%) Land $360,800 Building $272,200 | $660,345 (-) |
| 2025 | $6,961.00 (+2.68%) | $603,700 (+0.37%) Land $343,600 Building $260,100 | $660,345 (+1.89%) |
| 2024 | $6,779.00 (+7.14%) | $601,500 (+5.8%) Land $343,600 Building $257,900 | $648,090 |
| 2023 | $6,327.00 | $568,500 Land $327,200 Building $241,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 79 Exeter St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 79 Exeter 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 |
|---|
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 876 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 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, AT&T, Netafy, T-Mobile.
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