A home with room for every chapter of life, just minutes from Boston! Welcome to 34 Avon Way, a distinctive Colonial prominently situated on a desirable corner lot in Quincy's highly sought-after Presidents Hill neighborhood. Just a 3-minute walk from Quincy Center Station and the MBTA Red Line, this exceptional residence offers a rare combination of historic character, modern updates, and outstanding commuter convenience. Offering 4,306 square feet of living space, 7 bedrooms, and 4 full bathrooms, the home provides a rare combination of space, flexibility, and comfort. Whether creating multiple home offices, hosting long-term guests, or simply adapting to changing needs over time, the thoughtfully designed layout offers remarkable versatility without sacrificing privacy or functionality. The recently renovated first floor seamlessly blends classic architectural charm with contemporary updates, while recessed lighting enhances the bright, welcoming atmosphere throughout. Multiple living areas create opportunities for work, study, recreation, fitness, creative pursuits, and entertaining, making the home especially well-suited for multi-generational living, growing households, and evolving lifestyle needs. Outside, beautifully landscaped grounds enhanced by an irrigation system, a welcoming wraparound porch, and a private deck create inviting outdoor spaces for relaxing, entertaining, and enjoying the home's peaceful setting. A detached garage and expansive driveway provide ample off-street parking for residents and guests alike. Adding to the home's appeal is a newly installed high-efficiency Viessmann 4-zone heating system, delivering enhanced comfort, energy efficiency, and customizable climate control throughout the seasons. Beyond the property itself, residents enjoy convenient access to Quincy Center's vibrant restaurants, cafés, shops, and entertainment while benefiting from the tree-lined streets, historic character, and strong sense of community that make Presidents Hill one of Quincy's most desirable neighborhoods. Whether you're seeking extended space flexibility for remote work, convenient access to Boston and Cambridge, or a home that can adapt to changing needs for years to come, 34 Avon Way offers a rare combination of character, comfort, versatility, and location. Homes offering this level of space, modern comfort, and walkable access to Quincy Center rarely come to market.
Single-familyProperty Type
1855Year Built
0.36 acresLot Size
$290Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Mikel Defrancesco• William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Quincy Center, located between Wollaston Beach and Blue Hills Reservation, is a historic and transit-oriented Quincy neighborhood with a walkable downtown core and a civic campus feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Hancock Street at Quincy Center Station, where ramen shops, bakeries, karaoke spots, and small storefronts keep the sidewalks active. The Strand Theatre and the Thomas Crane Public Library anchor the cultural calendar, while Kilroy Square frames outdoor events and lunchtime foot traffic. Brick commercial blocks mix with early-20th-century houses on side streets, giving the area a layered streetscape. Granite history surfaces at the Quincy Quarries Reservation, and the Red Line and commuter rail shape a commuter-friendly rhythm.
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Offer insights
34 Avon Way · $1,249,000
$1.25M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.25M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
56 days
The average home goes pending in 25 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.1%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Partially finished basement
Two fireplaces
Open floorplan
Recessed lighting
Beamed ceilings
French doors
Bathroom(s) included
Bedroom(s) included
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on the second floor with hardwood flooring
Bedroom 2 on the first floor with hardwood flooring
Bedroom 3 on the second floor with hardwood flooring
Bedroom 4 on the second floor with hardwood flooring
Bedroom 5 on the second floor with hardwood flooring
Bathrooms
Four full bathrooms (one in basement, one on first floor, others on second floor)
Kitchen
Hardwood flooring
Stone or granite countertops
Kitchen island
Stainless steel appliances
Open to adjoining rooms
Laundry & utility
Utilities available for gas range
Flooring
Wood flooring throughout primary living areas
Tile flooring
Heating & cooling
Baseboard heating (natural gas)
Window cooling units
200+ amp electrical service with circuit breakers
Exterior features
Shingle roof
Porch
Rain gutters
Corner lot
Public road frontage
Home design
Single family residence
White exterior color
Total building area about 4,306 square feet
Approximately 3,606 square feet finished above grade and 700 square feet finished below grade
Parking
Detached garage (1 covered garage space)
Paved driveway
Off-street parking with about 8 open spaces (9 total parking spaces)
Construction
Frame construction
Shingle roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
200+ amp electrical service
HOA & community
Neighborhood offers public transportation, shopping, parks, conservation areas, highway access, public schools, and a T-Station
Other
Located at 34 Avon Way, Quincy MA
Electricity and solar
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This expansive, stately Colonial is located in prestigious Presidents' Hill neighborhood. You'll love this extra-large home with over 4400 S.F. of space, there's room for everybody! This property is situated in one of the most serene & desirable neighborhoods of Quincy! Featuring 6 bedrooms, 4 full baths, and a 1st floor all renovated recently with recessed lights, and new fully-applianced kitchen with new cherry cabinets & fabulous granite countertops, along with the gas range cooktop & vent hood. There's even a kitchen island/breakfast bar, and don't overlook the gorgeous hardwood and tile floors throughout.The 3rd floor AND the basement are both fully finished!This house has a wrap-around porch, patio, a 2 car garage, & a large yard with automatic sprinkler system. New roof and new boiler. You are close to the Quincy Center train station, as well as all the new stores and restaurants.
Public Records
Aug 28, 1987
Sold
$272,500
$63/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 15, 1987
Sold
$177,500
$41/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$9,771 (−8.6%)
$282,000 + $595,900
$877,900
2022
$10,696 (+10.5%)
$257,800 + $635,000
$892,800
2021
$9,683
$257,800 + $539,800
$797,600
2020
$9,692 (+1.9%)
$246,200 + $533,500
$779,700
2019
$9,512 (+4.7%)
$233,200 + $524,700
$757,900
2018
$9,082 (−5.4%)
$233,200 + $447,600
$680,800
2017
$9,602 (+6.0%)
$222,900 + $454,700
$677,600
2016
$9,061 (+12.0%)
$213,000 + $418,000
$631,000
2014
$8,093 (+3.8%)
$203,600 + $341,000
$544,600
2013
$7,795 (+3.2%)
$213,500 + $324,100
$537,600
2012
$7,552 (+3.0%)
$213,500 + $335,700
$549,200
2011
$7,334 (+2.3%)
$219,600 + $326,900
$546,500
2010
$7,171 (+1.6%)
$209,900 + $332,500
$542,400
2009
$7,061
$231,500 + $328,900
$560,400
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
6
Baths
4
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.36 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,459
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,459
Year built
1855
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Norfolk County
APN
176042
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
Dec 30, 2020 • Final
Fire - above-ground storage tank removal
Demolition
Nov 19, 2020 • Final
Plumbing
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Local insights from Redfin agents
Quincy's condo market turned strongly buyer-favorable in 2026 as active inventory doubled to 101 units and months supply expanded from 1.78 to 4.93. Active days on market surged to 135 as buyers gained leverage and quarterly absorption dropped to...
20.3%. While sold prices held resilient near $520 per
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 95° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
65% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Quincy, MA • 02169
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Sun exposure
90/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 21% for direct sun exposure in Quincy. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.6 hrs
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JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 34 Avon Way
$1,208,869
$40K under list price of $1.25M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $830K to $1.3M.