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Imagine the best of Houghs Neck right outside your door: the water nearby, a backyard of your own, and the chance to shape a home that fits your style. Just a few blocks from Perry Beach, the local boat ramp, and the Quincy Yacht Club, 168 Babcock Street offers a rare mix of location, potential, and energy resilience in one of Quincy's highly sought-after coastal neighborhoods. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home features approximately 1,408 square feet of living space, three-car off-street parking, a Stannah stair lift connecting the first and second floors (which the seller will willingly have uninstalled prior to closing if preferred), and a backyard complete with mature fruit trees and a storage shed. Outside, there is ample room for summer gatherings, gardening, recreation, or simply enjoying your private outdoor space. Inside, the layout provides a solid foundation for your vision with plenty of room to update over time and build sweat equity, while a partially finished basement bonus space adds flexibility for storage, hobbies, or a home office. Efficient natural gas fuels the home's primary systems, supplemented by ductless mini-splits for customized heating and cooling. What truly sets this home apart is an over $82,000 solar panel system paired with two wall-mounted battery backup units installed in 2024. Beyond offering low to zero electric bills, the system provides ultimate energy security during New England winter storms and grid outages. Best of all, the existing solar loan will be paid off in full at closing, allowing the next owner to enjoy the entire system free and clear without taking on any debt. Unlike many coastal properties, no mandatory flood insurance is required, delivering another major monthly financial advantage. For the buyer who sees potential rather than perfection, this is your chance to get into Houghs Neck and make a house truly your own with key location, parking, backyard space, and solar-and-battery system already in place.

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Basic Information

  • Bedrooms3
  • Mls StatusNew
  • Bathroom2
  • Lot Features Level
  • Parcel Number M:1061 B:0015 L:0093,172090
  • Road Frontage DescriptionPaved

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $582,500
  • Tax Year 2026
  • Taxes$6,862

School Information

  • High School Quincy High
  • Elementary SchoolAtherton Hough Elementary
  • High SchoolQuincy
  • Junior HighBroad Meadows Middle

Parking

  • Parking Spaces3
  • Open Parking YN Yes
  • Parking Features Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Rooms

  • Bathroom 1 First,7 x 5.9
  • Bathroom 2 Second,5.1 x 9.1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 2
  • Bedroom 2 Second,10.5 x 11.3
  • Bedroom 3 Second,11.4 x 10.5
  • Dining Room Main, First,10.9 x 13.1
  • Full Bath2
  • Kitchen Main, First,13.1 x 11
  • Living Room Main, First,22.1 x 16.11
  • Master Bedroom Second,10.5
  • Office Second,7.9 x 7.8

Basic Information

  • List Price$640,000
  • MLS Number73574437
  • Modification Date09/09/2026
  • Property SubTypeSingle Family Residence
  • Virtual TourView Tour

Location

  • NeighborhoodHoughs Neck
  • SubdivisionHoughs Neck
  • Address168 Babcock Street
  • Building Number168
  • CountyNorfolk
  • StateMA
  • StreetBabcock Street
  • TownQuincy
  • Zip02169

Building

  • BasementFull, Partially Finished, Bulkhead, Concrete, Unfinished
  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • Construction Materials Frame
  • Door Features Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)
  • FoundationBlock
  • Patio And Porch Features Porch, Covered
  • Property StyleColonial
  • Rooms7
  • Utilities For Gas Range, For Electric Dryer
  • Window Features Insulated Windows, Screens
  • Year Built1890
  • Year Built Details Actual
  • Year Built Source Public Records

Property

  • Acreage0.12

Interior

  • Flooring Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features
    • Bonus Room
    • Cable Hookup
    • High Speed Internet Hookup
    • Internet Available - Broadband
    • Office
    • Recessed Lighting

Exterior

  • Exterior Features
    • Covered Patio/Deck
    • Fenced Yard
    • Fruit Trees
    • Garden
    • Porch
    • Rain Gutters
    • Screens
    • Storage
  • Fencing Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • RoofShingle

Utilities

  • Cooling Heat Pump, Ductless
  • Cooling YN Yes
  • Electric 200+ Amp Service
  • Heat SystemYes
  • Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Property Information

  • Square Feet1,408
  • Building Area Source Public Records
  • Living Area 1,408
  • Lot Size Square Feet 5,109
  • Lot Size Units Acres
  • Road Responsibility Public Maintained Road

Amenities

  • Amenities
    • Conservation Area
    • Golf
    • House of Worship
    • Laundromat
    • Marina
    • Medical Facility
    • Park
    • Public School
    • Public Transportation
    • Shopping
    • Sidewalks
    • T-Station
    • Tennis Court(s)
    • University
  • Appliances IncludedGas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Water Body

  • Miles to Beach0.3
  • Waterfront Features Beach Access, Bay, Harbor, Ocean, Walk to,1/10 to 3/10 To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)

Other

  • Date Listed09/09/2026
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet
  • View Count1

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Listed by Daniel Lamoureux of Movementum Realty,LLC

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