




131 Farrington St, Quincy, MA, 02170
About This Home
Location! Location! Bright and sun-filled single-family home ideally situated just minutes from the North Quincy Red Line Station, offering exceptional convenience. Enjoy being steps from Stop & Shop, restaurants, shopping, parks, tennis courts, a golf course, and more. This lovely 9-room Colonial features 2 full bathrooms, a spacious layout with excellent flow, and beautiful hardwood floors. The welcoming living room with a fireplace opens to the formal dining room, while the sunny front den provides the perfect home office or flexible living space. The large eat-in kitchen offers abundant cabinetry and counter space, with a sliding glass door leading to a generous rear deck overlooking the good-sized backyard—ideal for entertaining, relaxing, or gardening. The spacious basement includes laundry and offers excellent potential for storage, recreation, a home gym, or additional flexible space. A detached garage and paved driveway provide ample off-street parking for multiple vehicles. The property also offers excellent ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) potential or the possibility for future conversion to a two-family residence, subject to City of Quincy and/or Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) approval. Buyers and agents are encouraged to perform their own due diligence regarding current and future use possibilities. Whether you're searching for your first home, a property with room to grow, or future conversion potential, this well-located home offers outstanding value and opportunity. Your search ends here!
Getting Around
Schools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Materials
- Foundation: Granite
- Construction materials: Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Range,Refrigerator
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full
Bathroom1
- Level: First
Bathroom2
- Level: Second
Bedroom2
- Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: First
Bedroom3
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bedroom4
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Features
- Den
- Flooring: Wood,Carpet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area above ground: 1,608
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Electric Baseboard,Steam
- Cooling features: Other
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,608
- Total interior livable area: 1,608 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Balcony / Deck
- Level: First
Living Room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Master Bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Property
Details
- Parcel number: M:5131 B:0023 L:0019,188705
- Zoning: RESB
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch,Deck
- Exterior features: Porch,Deck
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
Lot
- Lot size: 5,000 sqft
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached,Paved Drive,Off Street
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $3,943 | $47,316 |
| Home Insurance * | $198 | $2,376 |
| Property Taxes | $741 | $8,892 |
| Electricity | $354 | $4,259 |
| Total | $5,236 | $62,832 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | Listed for sale | $779,900 |
| 1991-05-30 | Sold | $134,900 |
