Welcome to 79 Hamden Circle!Bright bungalow in popular Norfolk Downs. 10 minute walk to renovated Wollaston MBTA Station & 8 minute walk to WOLLASTON BEACH. Great highway & public transit access- close enough to pop into downtown Boston or enjoy a night out on Quincys Marina Bay. Cute mudroom full of windows & space for a bench & baskets. Open floor plan spotlights fireplaced living rm/dining rm. Wall of windows lets in plenty of sun.Convenient pass-thru from dining area to kitchen. All appliances,even washer/dryer, remain. Hardwoods in living & dining rm, office & bedrm. Full bath adjacent to 1st flr bedrm. Also, 1st flr laundry & lavette.Perfect floorplan for indoor entertaining & for spilling out to the 12x18 deck & partially fenced yard. 2nd flr massive 33 x15 room for suite + sitting rm. Tons of basement storage + BONUS finished room w/bath - PERFECT guest suite, 2nd home office, gym, or playrm! Storage shed needs love but good for yard stuff.SHOWINGS START SAT AT OPEN HOUSE
- MLS# 72797138
- Date Listed03/11/2021
- Bedrooms 2
- Bathrooms 2 Full baths, 1 Half baths
- Lot Size 0.09 acres (3,920 sq. ft)
- Sewer Public Sewer
- Subdivision Wollaston
- Property Type Single Family
- County Norfolk
- Year Built 1910
- Water Public
- Square Feet 1,555 sq. ft
- Price Per Sq. Ft $395.5
Interior Features
- Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Flooring Tile, Concrete, Laminate, Hardwood
- Cooling Wall Unit(s)
- Heating Baseboard, Oil
Exterior / Lot Features
- Exterior Storage
- Roof Shingle
- Lot Size Acres 0.09
- Lot Size SQFT 3,920.40
- Lot Features Waterfront
Directions
Beech - Rawson - Hamden Circle
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount $5,537
- Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Nearby Schools
Source: School Digger
Thomas J Kenny Elementary School
Public • PK - 5 • Serves this home
2.93 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8 • Serves this home
0.57 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
1.14 mi
Distance
Thomas J Kenny Elementary School
Public • PK - 5 • Serves this home
2.93 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5
3.45 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5
3.45 mi
Distance
Amelio Della Chiesa Early Childhood Center
Public • PK - PK
3.46 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5
4.23 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 3
4.25 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5
4.81 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5
5.34 mi
Distance
Conservatory Lab Charter School
Public • PK - 8
5.34 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 8
5.35 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8 • Serves this home
0.57 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
1.5 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
2.44 mi
Distance
Public • 5 - 8
3.13 mi
Distance
Public • 5 - 8
3.43 mi
Distance
Smith Leadership Academy Charter Public School
Public • 6 - 8
4.12 mi
Distance
Roxbury Preparatory Charter School - Lucy Stone
Public • 5 - 8
4.72 mi
Distance
Charles S Pierce Middle School
Public • 6 - 8
4.9 mi
Distance
John W Mccormack Middle School
Public • 6 - 8
4.91 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 12
4.95 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
1.14 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
2.72 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 11
2.72 mi
Distance
Community Academy Of Science And Health
Public • 9 - 12
4.12 mi
Distance
Codman Academy Charter Public School
Public • 9 - 12
4.25 mi
Distance
Boston International High School
Public • 9 - 12
4.72 mi
Distance
Public • 8 - 12
5.66 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
5.86 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
5.91 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
5.94 mi
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Private • 06 - 12
2.47 mi
Distance
Private • 07 - 12
3.5 mi
Distance
Private • KG - 12
4.19 mi
Distance
Private • 07 - 12
4.36 mi
Distance
North Cambridge Catholic High School
Private • 09 - 12
4.36 mi
Distance
Braintree St Coletta Day School
Private • 04 - 12
4.59 mi
Distance
Archbishop Williams High School
Private • 07 - 12
4.59 mi
Distance
Boston Adventist Dream Academy
Private • 09 - 12
4.81 mi
Distance
Private • 01 - 12
5.34 mi
Distance
Private • PK - 12
5.46 mi
Distance
Sales & Tax History
Source: Public Records
| Street Address | Beds | Baths | Sold Date | List Price | Valuation Date | Valuation Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79 Hamden Circle | Listing | 2 | 3 | Dec 10, 2025 | $615,000 | Mar 21, 2024 | $626,272 |
| 65 Kemper | 3 | 2 | Oct 25, 2025 | $519,000 | Dec 15, 2025 | - |
| 64 Sagamore 66 | 4 | 3 | Oct 25, 2025 | $649,000 | Dec 15, 2025 | - |
| 340 Adams Street | 4 | 5 | Oct 25, 2025 | $759,000 | Dec 15, 2025 | - |
| 87 Dorchester St | 3 | 4 | Nov 13, 2025 | $2,099,000 | Dec 15, 2025 | - |
| 32 Grogan Avenue | 3 | 1 | Oct 24, 2025 | $729,000 | Dec 15, 2025 | - |
| 80 EMERSON Road | 3 | 2 | Dec 03, 2025 | $539,900 | Dec 15, 2025 | - |
| 45 Rowe Street | 3 | 2 | Dec 10, 2025 | $699,000 | Dec 15, 2025 | - |
| 33 Samoset Ave | 4 | 2 | Nov 07, 2025 | $850,000 | Dec 15, 2025 | - |
| 15 California Ave | 6 | 3 | Nov 06, 2025 | $1,190,000 | Dec 15, 2025 | - |
Population & Environment
Source: Sperling's Best Places
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,821 | 101,738 | 725,326 | 335,858,263 |
| Population Density | 9,549 | 6,139 | 1,831 | 95 |
| People per Household | 2.4 | 2.2 | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Median Age | 42.3 | 42.3 | 43 | 39.1 |
| Median Income | $84,569 | $81,439 | $108,049 | $66,222 |
| Average Income | $42,328 | $44,770 | $57,162 | $35,475 |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 97 | 117 | 100 |
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Avg. High Temp | 22.1°F | 19.86°F | 18.1°F | 22.6°F |
| July Avg. High Temp | 82.2°F | 81.42°F | 81.2°F | 86.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.53" | 49.68" | 51.22" | 38" |
91/100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score ®
60/100
Good Transit
Transit Score ®
51/100
Bikable
Bike Score ®
Overview
Daily errands do not require a car. Many nearby public transportation options. Some bike infrastructure.Transit Summary
12 nearby routes: 11 bus, 1 rail, 0 other
Walkability averages in the surrounding area
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 48/100, Transit Score: 41/100, Bike Score: 40/100.
Property Change History
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Frequently Asked Questions for 79 Hamden Circle
Source: Realty.com
79 Hamden Circle, Quincy, MA 02170 is a Single Family 1,555 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 31 photos available of this 2 bed, 3 bath house, listed at $615,000. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com
Realty.com has 31 photos of 79 Hamden Circle.
Our records indicate that 79 Hamden Circle was built in 1910.
The full address for this home is 79 Hamden Circle, Quincy, MA 02170.
79 Hamden Circle has been listed on Realty.com since Thu March 11, 2021
Daily errands do not require a car. Many nearby public transportation options. Some bike infrastructure.
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 48/100, Transit Score: 41/100, Bike Score: 40/100.
There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 79 Hamden Circle. Thomas J Kenny Elementary School (Grades: PK - 5), Atlantic Middle School (Grades: 6 - 8), North Quincy High School (Grades: 9 - 12)
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