Germantown
Suburban Neighborhood in Quincy, Massachusetts
Norfolk County 02169
Waterfront Cape Cods and bi-level houses
The neighborhood's real estate is primarily made up of apartments. Most of Germantown's current single-family housing stock was developed between the 1940s and 70. The neighborhood's non-waterfront Cape Cods are valued from $430,000 to $700,000. “You got some really amazing waterfront homes,” Murray says. “There have lately been some million-dollar sales for direct waterfront property.” Waterfront Cape Cods from the same period are valued from $570,000 to $1 million. Four-bedroom 1970s bi-level houses are valued from $750,000 to $840,000. Assessors value the neighborhood's turn-of-the-century bungalows at between $450,000 and $540,000.
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Fire Station Beach and the Germantown Neighborhood Center
Germantown offers access to waterfront parks and playgrounds. Locals head to Fire Station Beach overlooking the Weymouth Fore River to watch reed grass quiver in the breeze as schooners sail past. Locals create their own fun along the shoreline. “One of the big things we all did growing up was clam digging,” Murray says. Clipper Marina offers year-round boat storage. Overlooking the bay on the neighborhood's south end, Taffrail Road Playground has a splash pad where children cool off in the summer. Jean Kennedy Playground, on Doane Street, has nets and octagonal blocks for children to climb and a half-length basketball court. Harbor Side Park on Palmer Street also has playground equipment. The Germantown Neighborhood Center offers the community use of its classrooms, music center, recording studio and performance stage. A food pantry operates out of the center. The local garden club plants flowers and produce on the property. “Germantown is also within walking distance of The Blue Hills Reservation, a 7,000-acre green oasis, which offers hiking and walking trails,” says Realtor Matthew Langlois, who sells homes in the area with Keller Williams Realty.
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The highly rated Quincy School District
The Quincy School District has an A-minus Niche rating. Many children walk to Snug Harbor Community School, which has an 11-to-1 student-teacher ratio and a B rating. The school is located within the neighborhood. Broad Meadows Middle School students are 20% proficient in math and 34% in reading. The school has a B-minus rating and is a mile west of the neighborhood. About a 2-mile drive from the neighborhood, Quincy High School has a B-plus rating and its alumni include American author John Cheever and Nobel Prize winner Robert Burns Woodward. The school's crew and sailing teams practice on Town River Bay.
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The Braintree AMC theater and the Wilbur Theater
The Braintree AMC theater is 6 miles southwest of the neighborhood, but most people seek entertainment in Boston. The city is home to professional sports teams like the Celtics, the Bruins and the Red Sox. Comedians like Bill Burr and Kumail Nanjiani perform at Boston's Wilbur Theater.Getting around Greater Boston
Germantown allows Boston access to residents whether or not they have cars. Sidewalks line the streets of the walkable neighborhood. Downtown Boston is 12 miles north via Interstate 93. There are public bus stops on Palmer Street and Taffrail Road. The Quincy Center transit station, less than 3 miles southwest of Germantown, connects residents to Downtown Boston.The Hofbrau Cafe and Bay Pointe Waterfront Restaurant
The area has casual bars and seafood options. The Hofbrau Cafe, a mile northwest, is a classic neighborhood sports bar where locals chat over pitchers of beer and plates of wings. There is a Dunkin' just down the street. Boaters cross Town River Bay and tie up at the docks of Bay Pointe Waterfront Restaurant to eat fresh platters of fish and crabs. The restaurant has outdoor seating overlooking the bay. Confectionately Yours Bakery, 3 miles from Germantown, makes fresh pastries and cakes. On the neighborhood's western coastline, Palmer Street Market is a convenience store based out of an early 20th century building. Stop & Shop sells groceries less than 3 miles from Germantown.
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Written By
William Palicia
Photography Contributed By
Al Straggas
Video By
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Nathan Long
Nathan Long
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
(857) 290-5689
26 Total Sales
1 in Germantown
$997,000 Price
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Todd Sandler
Todd Sandler
Todd A. Sandler REALTORS®
(781) 932-5295
110 Total Sales
1 in Germantown
$265,000 Price
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Luis Martins
Luis Martins
RE/MAX Synergy
(781) 390-9384
390 Total Sales
1 in Germantown
$410,000 Price
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Vanessa Foster
Vanessa Foster
Coldwell Banker Realty - Milton
(857) 816-8446
73 Total Sales
2 in Germantown
$480,000 Price Range
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Roxanne Beretta
Roxanne Beretta
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Real Estate Center
(401) 566-7128
73 Total Sales
1 in Germantown
$1,075,000 Price
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Ashley Brennan
Ashley Brennan
Responds QuicklyGibson Sotheby's International
(781) 512-6572
100 Total Sales
1 in Germantown
$862,500 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Avalon Beach
Harborside Park
Taffrail Road Playground
Snug Harbor Playground
Jean Kennedy Playground
Fire Station Beach
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Germantown | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Germantown Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Germantown, Quincy sell after 18 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Germantown, Quincy over the last 12 months is $632,000, up 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$624,950
Median Sale Price
$632,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$633,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
-1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
5
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
9%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$456
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
288
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1947
Months of Supply
2.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,342
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,783
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,662
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,018
Median Age
41
Population Density
16 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$34,749
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$79,274
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
73.8%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
31.3%
Advanced Degrees
13%
% Population in Labor Force
57.9%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
12''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
33
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
18
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
35
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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