88 Mears Avenue

Quincy, MA 02169

$849,900
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1
Bath
1
1/2 Bath
1,740 Sq. Ft.
$488 / Sq. Ft.
1,740
Sq. Ft.
$488
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome home to highly sought after Houghs Neck's Great Hill! This meticulously kept Colonial has been lovingly cared for by the same owners for over 57 Years! Set on the hill with views of the Boston skyline and the bay! As you enter the front door into the spacious living room you'll note the 12 foot grand ceilings and open floor plan. Formal dining room with custom built-ins perfect for hosting Holiday gatherings. Leading into the kitchen with adjoining half bath. Step down off the kitchen into...Welcome home to highly sought after Houghs Neck's Great Hill! This meticulously kept Colonial has been lovingly cared for by the same owners for over 57 Years! Set on the hill with views of the Boston skyline and the bay! As you enter the front door into the spacious living room you'll note the 12 foot grand ceilings and open floor plan. Formal dining room with custom built-ins perfect for hosting Holiday gatherings. Leading into the kitchen with adjoining half bath. Step down off the kitchen into a sunken family room that runs the back length of the house with large picture windows looking out to the bay! The second level boasts 3 bedrooms and beautiful full bath with separate shower and soaking tub. Full basement with tons of storage with walk out into private backyard. The wrap around farmer's porch and enclosed screen porch is perfect for entertaining and relaxing. A 2 minute stroll to Nut Island and the Quincy Yaught club! This is truly a special home!
  1. Listed by Jennifer Curran • eXp Realty

Property Details for 88 Mears Avenue

Town
Quincy
MLS Area
Houghs Neck
Area
MA-Quincy-Houghs Neck, MA-Quincy
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
3
LISTING UPDATED: 11/30/2024 11:53 AM

Property Details for 88 Mears Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #73295773
Days on Market20
Taxes$6,960 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1880
CountyNorfolk County

Building Information for 88 Mears Avenue

Stories-Year Built1880Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,891 SF

Property Information for 88 Mears Avenue

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Bike Path, Marina, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 1740.0
  • Color: white
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Atherton Hough
  • High School: Quincy
  • Middle School: Broad Meadows
Features
Interior Features
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Interior Access
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Features: Sun Room
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Screened, Covered
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Screened, Covered Patio/Deck
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened, Covered
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: City View(s), Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Beach Access, Ocean, Walk to, 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Other (See Remarks))
  • Waterview Features: Ocean, Walk to
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Agent is related to sellerFireplace in living room was blocked off and hasnt been used in many years
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:1003 B:5 L:65,170896
  • Assessments: $617,600
  • Book: 6789
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: RESA
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 88 Mears Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 88 Mears Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$269,100Additions$348,500Total$617,600
Tax Record2024$6,960 ($580 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,740 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,740 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,891 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1880ZoningRESACountyNORFOLKAPNQUIN M:1003 B:5 L:65

Schools near 88 Mears Avenue

This home is within Quincy School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Atherton Hough Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Broad Meadows Middle School
Public6 to 8

Quincy High School
Public9 to 12

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