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Recent Drop: $40,000
$759,900
Investment Analysis — 178 Farrington St
Quincy, MA 02170 — Wollaston
Based on HUD Small Area Fair Market Rent for Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area, a 4-bedroom in 02170 carries an estimated $3,390/mo in gross rent — about a 2.96% cap rate and $22,475/yr in estimated NOI at the $759,900 list price. Adjust every assumption in the calculator below.
Beds
4
Baths
2
SqFt
1,559
Style
Single Family
Built
1875
Prime Wollaston location near the Red Line, restaurants, shopping, and everyday conveniences! Set on a generous 5,000-square-foot lot, this home offers a two-car garage and a spacious backyard ideal for summer gatherings, gardening, or outdoor recreation. The first floor features a roomy, flexible layout, a well-maintained kitchen, and a full bathroom, with plenty of potential to customize the space. Upstairs are three well-proportioned bedrooms and a large full bathroom. Notable improvements include a newer roof, an updated 200-amp electrical panel, and a newer gas furnace with central heating and air conditioning. Professionally cleaned and freshly painted, this conveniently located home is ready for its next chapter.
ADU Potential
Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 780 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 1,559 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 5,000 sq ft.
Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.
Estimates — not financial advice
These figures are illustrative estimates for informational purposes only — not an appraisal, valuation, or guarantee of rent, income, or returns, and not financial, tax, or investment advice. Rent is either the figure reported on the MLS listing — in-place rent that may differ from market and is not verified against the actual leases — or, where the listing reports none, an estimate from HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, a government benchmark that may differ from actual market rent. Each figure is labelled with its source. Cap rate, NOI, and returns depend on the assumptions shown, which you can change. MLS and other third-party data may be inaccurate or out of date. Verify all figures independently and consult your own financial, tax, and legal advisors before making any investment decision.
Property Details
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Climate & Utilities
Building & Exterior
Property & Lot
Amenities & Appliances
Electric Water Heater • Range • Dishwasher • Microwave • Refrigerator
Neighborhood
Public Transportation • Public School • T-Station
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Property History
$759,900
Was $799,900
Sep 3, 2026
MLS® 73566900
$799,900
Aug 21, 2026
MLS® 73566900
Listing Agent: Henry Li
Listing Office: Thread Real Estate, LLC
MLS® Number: 73566900