Seven room, two bedroom, 1.5 bath New England Colonial with great ocean views and remarkable sunsets. The first level has an inviting front sun porch and an open floor plan flowing from the mud room to the kitchen to the living room to the dining room and full bath. Hardwood floors throughout most of the home with vinyl tile in the kitchen, mud room and 1st floor bath.The second level has spectacular ocean views with two good sized bedrooms with hardwood floors and a full bath with ceramic tile floor. Enjoy the great outdoors on the deck and patio overlooking the entertainment sized yard. Plenty of parking for you and your guests. Ample storage in the basement with lots of space for a workshop or craft area. Many upgrades have been completed by the owners including a new efficient heating system and hot water tank. Enjoy everything Quincy has to offer with the great restaurants, shopping, and waterfront activities. Only minutes to all the major highways and the T-Station.
Houghes Neck, located between Quincy Bay and the Fore River, is a coastal and residential Quincy neighborhood with rocky shorelines and pocket beaches. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Sea Street corridor near Mound Street, where corner markets, takeout counters, and marina traffic set a working-waterfront tone. Longtime staples such as Tony’s Clam Shop, the Quincy Yacht Club, and the Squantum Point Park overlook anchor local routines. Streets of compact capes and mid-century ranches sit beside salt marsh edges and seawalls. Side roads lead to small boat ramps, fishing spots, and wide sky views across the harbor. The pace feels defined by tides, sea breezes, and evening walks along the water.
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Offer insights
7 Peterson Rd · $629,900
$673K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $673K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
5 days
The average home goes pending in 20 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
102.6%
Most homes are selling 3% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Sun room
Mud room
Insulated windows
Open floorplan
Recessed lighting
Bedrooms
Master bedroom on the second floor with closet and hardwood flooring
Second bedroom on the second floor with hardwood flooring
Bathrooms
One full bathroom on the second floor with tiled tub & shower and stone/ceramic tile flooring
One half bathroom on the first floor with vinyl flooring
Kitchen
Stone/granite countertops
Exterior access to deck from kitchen
Vinyl flooring
Gas range
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Washer hookup and gas dryer hookup on the first floor
Gas water heater
Flooring
Hardwood flooring in main rooms and bedrooms
Vinyl flooring
Tile / stone/ceramic tile
Heating & cooling
Steam heating with natural gas
Window air conditioning units
Exterior features
Deck, porch and patio
Professional landscaping with decorative lighting
City and scenic views
Ocean waterview with direct access and walk-to beach (0 to 1/10 mile)
Level lot
Public paved road frontage
Home design
Single family residence
White exterior color
Has waterview
Parking
Paved driveway and off-street parking
Stone/gravel and paved surfaces
Six open parking spaces
Construction
Frame construction
Shingle roof
Concrete perimeter foundation
Built year per public records
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Circuit breaker electrical service
Gas available for range and dryer
HOA & community
Nearby public transportation, shopping, parks, walk/jog trails, golf, medical facilities, conservation areas, highway access, houses of worship, marina, public schools, T-Station and university
Other
Workshop on the property
Electricity and solar
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attractive 2 bdrm colonial totally renovated in 2015. Extra large yard with some peek-a-boo water view of Quincy Bay just 2 houses away. Gleaming hdwd floors, 3 season front porch, large modern eat in kitchen w/ 1st floor laundry & 1/2 bathroom. All gas home, deck. Great condo alternative
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$4,597 (+2.0%)
$236,100 + $176,900
$413,000
2022
$4,506 (+4.3%)
$205,400 + $170,700
$376,100
2021
$4,322 (+2.2%)
$205,400 + $150,600
$356,000
2020
$4,229 (+4.1%)
$205,400 + $134,800
$340,200
2019
$4,061 (+6.9%)
$190,300 + $133,300
$323,600
2018
$3,799 (−0.5%)
$165,600 + $119,200
$284,800
2017
$3,817 (+7.2%)
$165,600 + $103,800
$269,400
2016
$3,560 (+8.0%)
$150,600 + $97,300
$247,900
2014
$3,297 (+3.8%)
$139,500 + $82,400
$221,900
2013
$3,176 (+0.1%)
$139,500 + $79,500
$219,000
2012
$3,172 (+1.8%)
$148,300 + $82,400
$230,700
2011
$3,115 (−3.7%)
$148,300 + $83,800
$232,100
2010
$3,234 (−3.2%)
$159,400 + $85,200
$244,600
2009
$3,342
$177,100 + $88,100
$265,200
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,841 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,050
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,050
Year built
1905
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Norfolk County
APN
172690
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 95° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Quincy, MA • 02169
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Sun exposure
83/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.5 hrs
5.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 7 Peterson Rd
$633,534
$3,634 over list price of $630K
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