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$733,581$507 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 98How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

79 FOREST AVE

QUINCY, MA 02169
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,446 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.35 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1916
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$734K
$719K low$748K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,346 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$637,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$327,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$309,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$662,435

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyNORFOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.35
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Montclair SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.8 mi
H
North Quincy High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 mi
M
Atlantic Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.4 mi

District: Quincy School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02169These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.140
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.103
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.72

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.60,703
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,712 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$85,602
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$106,898
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.52%

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How this home compares

79 Forest Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 76% of homes in Quincy 02169
  • Costs more per square foot than 74% of homes in Quincy 02169
  • Has a bigger lot than 74% of homes in Quincy 02169
  • Older than 86% of homes in Norfolk County

What homes are worth in Quincy 02169

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$279K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 76% of homes in Quincy 02169.

How it measures up in Quincy 02169

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Quincy 02169.

Estimated value$733,581
CheaperTypical $609,955Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$507
CheaperTypical $456Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Living area1,446 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,430 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Lot size0.35 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Year built1916
OlderTypical 1936Newer

Newer than 24% of homes nearby

How 79 Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeQuincy 02169Norfolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$733,58176% of homes50% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$50774% of homes66% of homes
Living areabigger than1,446 ft²50% of homes37% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.35 ac74% of homes50% of homes
Year builtnewer than191624% of homes14% of homes

About 79 Forest Ave

How much is 79 Forest Ave, Quincy, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 79 Forest Ave, Quincy, MA is $733,581 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $719,202 to $747,960. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 79 Forest Ave, Quincy, MA last sell?

79 Forest Ave, Quincy, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 79 Forest Ave, Quincy, MA?

79 Forest Ave, Quincy, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,446 square feet of living space and a 0.35-acre lot.

When was 79 Forest Ave, Quincy, MA built?

79 Forest Ave, Quincy, MA was built in 1916, making it 110 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 79 Forest Ave, Quincy, MA?

79 Forest Ave, Quincy, MA is assigned to Montclair School (elementary), rated B+; North Quincy High School (high), rated A; Atlantic Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Quincy School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 79 Forest Ave, Quincy, MA compare to other homes in Quincy 02169?

Among the 14,248 homes in Quincy 02169, it is worth more than 76% of them ($733,581 against a typical $609,955), its price per square foot is higher than 74% of them ($507 against a typical $456), it is bigger than 50% of them (1,446 ft² against a typical 1,430 ft²), its lot is bigger than 74% of them (0.35 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 24% of them (1916 against a typical 1936). Measured against all of Norfolk County, it is worth more than 50% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 79 Forest Ave, Quincy, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 79 Forest Ave, Quincy, MA was $7,346. The county assessed it at $637,100.

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