Situated in a highly desirable Quincy neighborhood, this property offers an exceptional redevelopment opportunity for investors, builders, or buyers looking to design their custom dream home. The existing structure requires full demolition, with the true value residing in the property's prime land and limitless potential. Whether you are envisioning a modern single-family residence or a high-return development project, this lot provides an ideal canvas. Nestled in a quiet, coastal-adjacent setting near local parks and waterfront amenities, the location also offers unbeatable convenience with seamless access to major highways, public transit, local dining, and shopping. The property is being sold in strictly As-Is condition. Bring your vision and take advantage of this rare chance to build new from the ground up in a thriving community.
For sale
$250,000
23 Island Ave, Quincy, MA 02169
2beds
660sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
1,800 Square Feet Lot
$378,500 Zestimate®
$379/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Quiet coastal-adjacent setting
- 3 days |
- 1,245 |
- 35 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Angela Cui 857-498-7037,
Keller Williams Realty 781-843-3200,
Jie Lian 617-407-4611
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73562790
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Features
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 660
- Total interior livable area: 660 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 660
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Waterfront features: Ocean, 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Lot
- Size: 1,800 Square Feet
- Features: Gentle Sloping
Details
- Parcel number: M:1007 B:0060 L:000D,170986
- Zoning: RESA
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Other (See Remarks)
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Quincy
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $379/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $340,800
- Annual tax amount: $4,015
- Date on market: 8/12/2026
Estimated market value
$378,500
$318,000 - $447,000
$2,113/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $250,000+7.8%$379/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73562790 Report a problem | ||
| 4/22/2023 | Sold | $232,000-2.9%$352/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73093851 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2023 | Contingent | $239,000$362/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73093851 Report a problem | ||
| 3/10/2023 | Price change | $239,000-0.4%$362/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73037931 Report a problem | ||
| 2/15/2023 | Price change | $239,900-4%$363/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73037931 Report a problem | ||
| 12/9/2022 | Price change | $249,900-5.7%$379/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73037931 Report a problem | ||
| 10/12/2022 | Price change | $265,000-3.6%$402/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73037931 Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2022 | Listed for sale | $275,000+66.7%$417/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73037931 Report a problem | ||
| 10/27/2020 | Listing removed | $165,000$250/sqft |
Source: The Shiner Group, LLC #72582878 Report a problem | ||
| 8/12/2020 | Price change | $165,000-5.7%$250/sqft |
Source: The Shiner Group, LLC #72582878 Report a problem | ||
| 1/10/2020 | Price change | $175,000-2.7%$265/sqft |
Source: The Shiner Group, LLC #72582878 Report a problem | ||
| 11/7/2019 | Listed for sale | $179,900$273/sqft |
Source: The Shiner Group, LLC #72582878 Report a problem | ||
| 11/7/2019 | Pending sale | $179,900$273/sqft |
Source: The Shiner Group, LLC #72582878 Report a problem | ||
| 10/21/2019 | Listed for sale | $179,900-10%$273/sqft |
Source: The Shiner Group, LLC #72582878 Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/2019 | Listing removed | $199,900$303/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Boston #72507336 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2019 | Price change | $199,900-21.6%$303/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Boston #72507336 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2019 | Price change | $255,000-7.3%$386/sqft |
Source: Flavin & Flavin Realty, Inc. #72454761 Report a problem | ||
| 2/19/2019 | Listed for sale | $275,000+358.3%$417/sqft |
Source: Flavin & Flavin Realty, Inc. #72454761 Report a problem | ||
| 2/9/1989 | Sold | $60,000$91/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,798 +10.2% | $329,400 +7.8% |
| 2024 | $3,445 +9.7% | $305,700 +8.3% |
| 2023 | $3,141 +5.7% | $282,200 +13.8% |
| 2022 | $2,971 +5.9% | $248,000 +7.3% |
| 2021 | $2,806 +5.6% | $231,100 +8.1% |
| 2020 | $2,656 +4.9% | $213,700 +5.9% |
| 2019 | $2,533 +7.1% | $201,800 +13.9% |
| 2018 | $2,364 -3.6% | $177,200 +2.4% |
| 2017 | $2,453 +6.7% | $173,100 +8.2% |
| 2016 | $2,298 +6.6% | $160,000 +8.4% |
| 2015 | $2,155 +0.9% | $147,600 +2.7% |
| 2014 | $2,135 +1.6% | $143,700 -0.8% |
| 2013 | $2,101 0% | $144,900 -5.2% |
| 2012 | $2,102 +0.2% | $152,900 -2.2% |
| 2011 | $2,098 -3.9% | $156,300 -5.4% |
| 2010 | $2,184 -5.1% | $165,200 -9.5% |
| 2009 | $2,301 +8.2% | $182,600 -7% |
| 2008 | $2,126 -6% | $196,300 -9.4% |
| 2007 | $2,262 +1.7% | $216,700 +0.7% |
| 2006 | $2,224 +6% | $215,300 +11.3% |
| 2005 | $2,098 +1.1% | $193,500 +17.1% |
| 2004 | $2,075 +15.3% | $165,200 +25.1% |
| 2003 | $1,799 +6.4% | $132,100 +24.6% |
| 2001 | $1,690 +45.3% | $106,000 +38.9% |
| 1999 | $1,163 | $76,300 |
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Neighborhood: Houghs Neck
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Atherton Hough Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10Broad Meadows Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 5/10Quincy High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.9 mi
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