Germantown is a small neighborhood that neighbors the Quincy Bay.
A neighborhood on a peninsula
Throughout its history, Germantown has attracted workers striving to build better lives. German glassmakers and weavers first settled the neighborhood in the 1750s, but most abandoned the project within a decade. In the late 18th century, Germantown was reinvigorated by the shipbuilding industry, which brought laborers who needed a place to live. Today, it is a quiet neighborhood for folks looking to settle down. “Germantown is a family-oriented blue-collar neighborhood,” says Broker Rick Murray, who works with William Raveis Real Estate and has sold homes in the neighborhood for over 30 years. Murray learned about the neighborhood’s strong communal backbone at a young age. “When I was growing up, many of my friends lived in Germantown,” Murray says. “The people that I know who grew up in Germantown are very tight knit to this day. Some return in their old age.” Built on a peninsula, Germantown offers panoramic views of Town River Bay, Weymouth Fore River and Rock Island Cove.
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.
Cape Cod style homes are particularly common in Germantown.
Some Germantown residents optimize their location by building modern homes with water views.
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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.
Broad Meadows Middle School in Merrymount.
Exterior of Quincy High School.
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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.
Germantown residents enjoy having easy access to take their boats out for a ride.
Enjoy the newly renovated Jean Kennedy Playground in Germantown.
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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.
Germantown residents enjoy fine dining at the Bay Pointe Waterfront Restaurant.
Off the Hook Bar and Grill is one of many dining options just on the border of Germantown.
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The Germantown Neighborhood Center brings the community together through events and programs.
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.
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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
Airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
25 min drive
Bus
Bicknell St & O'brien Towers Driveway
Bus
Palmer St Opp Roach St
Bus
Palmer St & Bowes Ave
Bus
Palmer St & Taffrail Rd
Bus
26 Taffrail Rd
Bus
Bicknell St & Binnacle Lane
Bus
O'brien Towers
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
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Germantown, Quincy sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Germantown, Quincy over the last 12 months is $629,780, up 11% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
This well maintained Multi-Family investment property overlooks the Weymouth River, providing wonderful scenic views of the Fore River Bridge. The property is equipped with a Mooring, and a large paved driveway suitable for 8 cars. Two units are currently rented, with the third offering a great opportunity for Owner Occupancy. All units are updated, and serviced by a new (2023) on-demand Heating
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
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
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Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
