FeaturesBathroom - Full
LevelSecond
46 Mears, Quincy MA 02169
Quincy, MA 02169 • Houghs Neck
$1,512,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$1,725,000
Final Sale Price:
$1,512,000
Difference:
$213,000 (-12.3%)
Performance Metrics
87.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
77
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$656
Sale $/sq ft:
$575
This property sold for $575 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 12.3% below the original asking price.
The property spent 77 days on market before selling.
Nearby Sales Comparison
Based on 8 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$575/sq ft
Area Median
$528/sq ft
Difference
+8.9%
This property sold slightly above the area median for similar homes.
About this home
Ready for coastal luxury in Houghs Neck? Now's your chance! Panoramic views of Quincy Bay and Boston. This classic Gambrel was entirely rebuilt from the studs in 2010, offering modern structural peace of mind. Arrive via two driveways with convenient, step-free access directly into the main level. Start your morning with coffee on the front porch, then step into a luxurious chef’s kitchen featuring custom cabinetry with integrated panels, a center island, induction cooktop, pantry; a side deck for grilling. Light-filled sunroom overlooks the bay, gather by the living room fireplace, or enjoy beautiful evening sunsets from the back deck. Upstairs, the magnificent Master suite and second bedroom both open to an upper deck boasting views of the Boston skyline and a front-row seat for holiday/anytime fireworks. The third guest room features its own covered porch; flexible fourth bedroom currently serves as a spectacular walk-in closet; laundry room centered around the bedrooms.
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Property History
Market Insights
2
Price Changes
13.1%
Price Range
79
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Sold
Aug 27, 2026
$1,512,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 79
Status: Active under contract
Aug 4, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
Pending Sale
Aug 3, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
Price Reduced
Jul 24, 2026
$1,499,000
$100,000
(-6.25%)
From $1,599,000 to $1,499,000 (-6.2%)
Showing Instructions Updated
Jun 20, 2026
New showing requirements
Price Reduced
Jun 20, 2026
$1,599,000
$126,000
(-7.3%)
From $1,725,000 to $1,599,000 (-7.3%)
Listed for Sale
May 28, 2026
$1,499,000
Original listing
Agent: Margery Connors
Office: Allison James Estates & Homes of MA, LLC
Listed for Sale
May 28, 2026
$1,725,000
Original listing
Agent: Margery Connors
Office: Allison James Estates & Homes of MA, LLC
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/27/2026 | ✓ Sold | $1,512,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 08/04/2026 | 📋 Status: Active under contract | - | - | - | Active → Active Under Contract |
| 08/03/2026 | ⏳ Pending Sale | - | - | - | Offer accepted, sale pending |
| 07/24/2026 | ↓ Price Reduced | $1,499,000 | $100,000 | - | From $1,599,000 to $1,499,000 (-6.2%) |
| 06/20/2026 | 👁️ Showing Instructions Updated | - | - | - | New showing requirements |
| 06/20/2026 | ↓ Price Reduced | $1,599,000 | $126,000 | - | From $1,725,000 to $1,599,000 (-7.3%) |
| 05/28/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $1,499,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 05/28/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $1,725,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $10,755 | $932,800 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$10,755
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$932,800
Facts & Features
1 Car Garage
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1910
Living Area
2,630 sq ft
Lot Size
0.20 acres
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
10
Interior
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Wood
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace
Family Room, Living Room
Fireplaces
2
Basement
Full, Partially Finished, Walk-out Access, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry
Second Floor, Washer Hookup
Features
Home Office, Sun Room
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
None
Roof
Shingle
Features
Porch, Porch - Screened, Deck, Deck - Composite, Balcony, Fenced Yard, City View(s)
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
Fenced/enclosed, Fenced
Patio/Porch
Porch, Screened, Deck, Deck - Composite
Parking
Garage Spaces
1
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Detached, Off Street
Total Spaces
5
Utilities
Electric
220 Volts
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Electric Range, Washer Hookup
Financial
Annual Tax
$10,755
Assessed Value
$932,800
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Lead Paint
Unknown
Seller Disclosures
All Measurements Are Approximate; Buyers And Buyers Agents To Perform Their Own Due Diligence Determining Details. Listing Agent Is Related To The Sellers.
Exclusions
Excluded: Waterford Chandelier In Dining Room; Washer/Dryer; Granite Fountain In Front Garden
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
Contract
Structure Type
[]
House Color
yellow
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures
approx. 1000sf in basement unfinished, plumbed and studded, in addition to basement storage area.
Documents
None
County
Norfolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
79 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1910
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,630 sq ft
Total Rooms
10
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
2,630 sq ft above grade
Dimensions13 x 13
FeaturesWalk-In Closet(s)
LevelSecond
Dimensions16 x 12
FeaturesCloset, Balcony - Exterior
LevelSecond
FeaturesBathroom - Full
LevelSecond
Dimensions16 x 11
FeaturesCloset, Balcony - Exterior
LevelSecond
Dimensions16 x 15
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Ceiling Fan(s), Window(s) - Picture, Deck - Exterior, Double Vanity
LevelSecond
Dimensions20 x 12
LevelFirst
Dimensions23 x 22
FeaturesWindow(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Wine Chiller
LevelFirst
Dimensions23 x 12
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelFirst
FeaturesBathroom - Half
LevelFirst
Dimensions13 x 8
LevelFirst
Dimensions19 x 16
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, French Doors, Window Seat
LevelFirst
FeaturesYes
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPorch, Screened, Deck, Deck - Composite
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Wood
Appliances:
Gas Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Home Office, Sun Room
Windows:
Insulated Windows
Basement:
Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry:
Second Floor, Washer Hookup
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1910
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Concrete Perimeter
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Forced Air
Cooling:
Central Air
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Porch, Porch - Screened, Deck, Deck - Composite, Balcony, Fenced Yard, City View(s)
Patio & Porch:
Porch, Screened, Deck, Deck - Composite
Fencing:
Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Gentle Sloping, Sloped, Other
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces:
1
Total Parking Spaces:
5
Parking Features:
Detached, Off Street
Special Features
Fireplaces:
2
Fireplace Type:
Family Room, Living Room
View:
Yes
View Type:
City View(s), Scenic View(s), City
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Marina, Public School
Nearby Schools
School District
Quincy School District local
B+
School Safety
2024-25
2.3%
Average
2.1%
Suspensions
1.2%
In-School
0.2%
Emergency
3.2% below state avg
Elementary Schools
10 schools
Dr. Rick DeCristofaro Learning Center
3.3 mi
261 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
Quincy Catholic Academy
3.8 mi
Grades PK-08
C+
Atherton Hough School
0.6 mi
|
#512 of 824
|
Score: 44.3
Improved 190 spots from last year
-13.9 below state avg
256 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades K-05
C
Snug Harbor Community School
1.5 mi
|
#590 of 824
|
Score: 41.4
Improved 163 spots from last year
-16.8 below state avg
380 students
Very Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
B+
Merrymount School
2.2 mi
|
#257 of 824
|
Score: 52.1
Improved 54 spots from last year
-6.1 below state avg
291 students
Diverse
Rising School
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A
Beechwood Knoll Elementary School
2.8 mi
|
#147 of 824
|
Score: 57.2
Improved 150 spots from last year
-1 below state avg
343 students
Diverse
Rising School
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
B
Squantum School
3.5 mi
|
#376 of 824
|
Score: 48.3
Improved 99 spots from last year
-9.9 below state avg
343 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-05
B+
Francis W Parker School
3.6 mi
|
#274 of 824
|
Score: 51.7
Improved 65 spots from last year
-6.5 below state avg
323 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades K-05
A
Wollaston School
3.7 mi
|
#115 of 824
|
Score: 58.4
Dropped 78 spots from last year
+0.2 above state avg
318 students
Diverse
Grades K-05
B+
Lincoln-Hancock Community School
3.8 mi
|
#309 of 824
|
Score: 50.4
Improved 240 spots from last year
-7.8 below state avg
565 students
Very Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-04
Middle Schools
5 schools
C+
Point Webster Middle School
2.7 mi
|
#243 of 352
|
Score: 37.1
Dropped 38 spots from last year
-21.1 below state avg
377 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 05-08
B-
South West Middle School
4.0 mi
|
#179 of 352
|
Score: 42.2
Improved 58 spots from last year
-16 below state avg
449 students
Very Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 05-08
C+
Broad Meadows Middle School
2.0 mi
|
#242 of 352
|
Score: 37.2
Dropped 46 spots from last year
-21 below state avg
318 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B+
Atlantic Middle School
3.7 mi
|
#127 of 352
|
Score: 46.6
Dropped 13 spots from last year
-11.6 below state avg
601 students
Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
A
Central Middle School
4.5 mi
|
#52 of 352
|
Score: 56.2
Improved 4 spots from last year
-2 below state avg
671 students
Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
High Schools
3 schools
Woodward School for Girls
3.1 mi
Grades 06-12
B-
Quincy High School
2.9 mi
|
#194 of 346
|
Score: 51.8
Improved 66 spots from last year
-6.4 below state avg
1,514 students
Very Diverse
19 sports
• 1,288 athletes
Early College Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Career Tech Programs
Grades 09-12
B+
North Quincy High School
4.0 mi
|
#118 of 346
|
Score: 58.8
Improved 97 spots from last year
+0.6 above state avg
1,520 students
Diverse
20 sports
• 1,516 athletes
Strong AP Program
Early College Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood
Houghs Neck
46 Mears, Quincy MA 02169
Quincy, MA 02169
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Margery Connors
Listing Office
Allison James Estates & Homes of MA, LLC
Office Phone
781-208-2515
Agent MLS ID
CN208183
Office MLS ID
AN4852
Listing Data Updated
Aug 27, 2026 1:53 PM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.
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