New
3D tour
$629,000
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,218 sqft · 4,500 sqft lot
56 Bird St, Quincy, MA 02169
Single family · Built 1925 · $516/sqft ·
$3,773/mo est. payment
Flood factor 1/10
About this home
Meticulously maintained Colonial with abundant natural light, coastal charm and thoughtful updates, just moments from the water and the beach. With inviting spaces throughout, the open floor plan offers a wonderful setting for everyday living and entertaining. Wood flooring extends through both main levels, including the spacious living room, separate dining room and kitchen. The open kitchen features stone countertops, recent stainless steel appliances and a new disposal. Two bedrooms, two full and one half bath, along with a first floor laundry provide comfort and convenience. The partially finished lower level includes a guest space, full bath and plenty of storage beyond the 1,218 square feet of reported living area. Updates include a newer electrical panel with 220-volt service, an updated, on-demand heating system and central air conditioning. Exterior wiring makes it easy to add seasonal decorations or enhance outdoor lighting, while the driveway comfortably accommodates four cars. Enjoy coastal surroundings including Nut Island, a Boston Harbor Island National Park with fishing pier, playgrounds, schools, churches, public transportation, shopping, restaurants, Quincy Center and Marina Bay, all within convenient reach, as well as the many cultural and family activities Quincy offers. The owner reports there is no flood insurance. This beautifully cared for and ideally situated Colonial is ready to welcome you home!
Facts and features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 15' x 11'
- Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 11' x 10'
- Primary Bedroom Sqft: 165
- Bedroom 2 Sqft: 110
- Primary Bedroom Level: Second
- Bedroom 2 Level: Second
- Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Engineered Hardwood
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 7
- Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry
- Family Room Dimensions: 21' x 10'
- Living Room Dimensions: 20' x 18'
- Family Room Sqft: 210
- Living Room Sqft: 360
- Family Room Level: Basement
- Living Room Level: First
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2.5
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom 1 Level: First
- Bathroom 2 Level: Second
- Bathroom 3 Level: Basement
- Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Marble, Dryer Hookup - Dual, Washer Hookup
- Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Remodeled
Interior Features
- Office
- Door Features: Insulated Doors
- Flooring: Engineered Hardwood
- Window Features: Insulated Windows
Appliances
- Gas water heater
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Laundry Features: First Floor
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Heating Features: Natural Gas
- Heating: Yes
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Room Dimensions: 11' x 10'
- Dining Room Features: Flooring - Engineered Hardwood
- Dining Room Level: First
- Dining Room Sqft: 110
- Kitchen Dimensions: 13' x 13'
- Kitchen Features: Flooring - Wood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Open Floorplan,Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen Level: First
- Kitchen Sqft: 169
Waterfront and Water Access
- Bay
- Ocean
- 0 to 1/10 mile to beach
Schools
- 4
Atherton Hough Elementary School
elementary · K-5 · 0.3 mi
- 5
Broad Meadows Middle School
middle · 6-8 · 1.7 mi
- 5
Quincy High School
high · 9-12 · 2.6 mi
St Jerome Elementary School
elementary · PK-8 · 1.7 mi
- 5
Snug Harbor Community School
elementary · K-5 · 1.1 mi
St. Joseph School
elementary · K-8 · 1.9 mi
Price history
- Nov 4, 2026 · Listed$629,000
- Dec 2, 2025 · Listing Removed$235,000
- Aug 29, 2013 · Sold$170,000
- Dec 1, 2012 · Price Changed$299,900
- Nov 9, 2012 · Listed$309,900
- Aug 27, 2012 · Relisted$179,900
- Aug 23, 2012 · Listing Removed$179,900
- Aug 17, 2012 · Relisted$179,900
Tax history
- 2026$6,910 tax · $586,600 assessed
- 2024$5,600 tax · $496,900 assessed
- 2023$5,144 tax · $462,200 assessed
- 2022$5,209 tax · $434,800 assessed
- 2021$4,758 tax · $391,900 assessed
- 2020$4,623 tax · $371,900 assessed
- 2019$4,480 tax · $357,000 assessed
- 2018$4,210 tax · $315,600 assessed
Home value
$663,700
- Cotality$663,700
- Quantarium$616,067
Where it is
Listed by Thomas Green · The Firm Real Estate Group · MLSPIN
