Norfolk County and Quincy City property record for 79 Ocean St, Quincy, MA 02171
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,793 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.143 acres (6,244 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $440,000 (Jul 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $9,976 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:6061 B:94 L:94 |
| Primary APN | M:6061 B:94 L:94 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,793 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,914 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,233 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,233 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,244 sqft (0.143 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 2046601 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 79 OCEAN ST |
| City | QUINCY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02171-1850 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RESA |
| Legal Block | 94 |
| Legal Lot Number | 94 |
| Jurisdiction | QUINCY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | QUINCY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 417501 |
79 Ocean St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2006.
Source: Norfolk County and Quincy City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 79 OCEAN ST, QUINCY, MA 02171-1850 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | QUINCY MA |
| Property Address | 79 OCEAN ST, QUINCY, MA 02171-1850 |
| Document Number | 0001456180 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 17, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 27, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 79 OCEAN ST QUINCY MA 021711850, QUINCY, MA 02171-1850 |
| Document Number | 0001456180 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1456180 |
| Name | GUARANTY HM MTG CORP |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Sep 21, 2035 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 79 Ocean St was $9,976, 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 | $9,976.00 (+7.13%) | $846,900 (+4.87%) Land $411,200 Building $435,700 | $772,540 (-) |
| 2025 | $9,312.00 (+2.76%) | $807,600 (+0.44%) Land $391,600 Building $416,000 | $772,540 (+10.22%) |
| 2024 | $9,062.00 (+9.78%) | $804,100 (+8.41%) Land $391,600 Building $412,500 | $700,910 |
| 2023 | $8,255.00 | $741,700 Land $356,000 Building $385,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 79 Ocean St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 25 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 25 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1978–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2019 · rainfall accumulation |
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 Ocean 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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