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Listing broker remarks

Bring your imagination — and your contractor — as a fantastic opportunity awaits the savvy buyer ready to build instant sweat equity in this classic 1950s Ranch located just outside of Quincy Center. Featuring a traditional stone facade and 1,530 square feet of living space, this one-level home offers tremendous potential with its existing layout and solid footprint. Features include a full unfinished basement ready to be reimagined, 2-car attached garage, 2 fireplaces, central air, covered rear porch, and fenced level yard. Potential may also exist for a future second-story expansion. Ideally located just steps to the MBTA, restaurants, shopping, and local amenities within one of Quincy’s most vibrant neighborhoods. Rare opportunity to transform a well-located home into something truly special. Open Houses Saturday & Sunday 12–2 PM.— Coldwell Banker Realty - Hingham

Key details

  • 1,530 sq ft
  • 8,100 lot sq ft
  • 2 beds
  • 1.5 baths
  • 1955 built
  • $450 / sq ft
  • $7,221 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠2⁠5⁠7⁠7⁠0⁠
Last updated
Address
85 ELM ST
Town
Quincy, MA
ZIP
02169
Deed (Bk/Pg)
14517 / 221

Historic designations

MACRIS Inventory
Adams, Judge Thomas Boylston House

What this means for buyers →

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Neighborhood: Quincy

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.