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Close-knit community where neighbors call each other "neckers"
The tight-knit community of Hough’s Neck has evolved from a neighborhood of longtime families to a more transient place where people visit their waterside homes on the weekends or sell them off as their kids chase their dreams in California or Texas. In this bayside peninsula, where locals call themselves and their neighbors “neckers,” people live in midcentury Cape Cods and ranch-style houses or renovate their homes in favor of concrete, modern builds. “What a beautiful place on the planet,” says Debi Hauer, a broker with eXp Realty in the Boston area. “I sold a house there and it’s across the street from the water, with amazing skyline views, all the way down towards the Cape to the Boston city skyline.” This is where people move if they want a house near the water for less than $1 million, though multimillion-dollar properties also exist.
Rows of Stunning homes line the coast of Houghs Neck.
Residents of Houghs Neck would tell you there is a strong sense of neighborhood community.
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Getting outside and looking at the sea
The Hough’s Neck shoreline features a small, rocky beach where neighbors gather shellfish during low tide. Canoes and kayaks get launched into the bay here, but for swimming and sunbathing, people head to Quincy shoreline spots like Wollaston Beach and places like Nantasket Beach in nearby Hull. Kids play soccer and basketball at LaBrecque Field, which also has playground equipment and a tot lot, and neighbors enjoy views of the Boston skyline from the walking path and fishing pier at Nut Island. Locals keep their boats at the Quincy Yacht Club, which came online in 1874.
Folks take in the city sights over the water at Nut Island in Houghs Neck.
Theres always time for fishing at Nut Island Fishing Pier in Houghs Neck.
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Houses old and new
Houses in Hough's Neck came online in the 19th and 20th centuries. Beachside builds like clapboard colonials and Cape Cod-style houses are typical. Homes sit next to each other on streets, steps away from the water. Contemporary houses can cost $725,000, 1950s Cape Cods can go for $615,000 and 1880s clapboard colonials cost $1.5 million. “It’s a combination of uber modern, where it looks like someone plopped it down from a beach in California, or shacks where families live somewhere else and come on weekends,” says Hauer. Prices range from $320,000 to $2.1 million.
Rows of Stunning homes line the coast of Houghs Neck.
Bungalow style homes are just one of many types of architecture you will see in Houghs Neck.
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Eating and shopping near Quincy Center
Hough’s Neck is a residential area, but it’s a 15-minute drive to Quincy Center and its bars and restaurants. People sip beers and watch sports at the Fours and listen to live music at Alba Restaurant. Fuji at WoC serves fresh sushi and creative cocktails. Locals shop for groceries at Star Market near Quincy Center, buy clothing at T.J. Maxx and look for pet supplies at Petco.
Houghs Neck residents go to Pearl & Lime when they're in the mood for a tasty margarita.
Houghs Neck can take a short drive to Quincy Center for shopping and great dining options.
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Highly-rated schools
Kids living in Hough’s Neck can attend Quincy Public Schools, a highly rated school district with an A-minus from Niche and about 9,400 students. Schools serving Hough’s Neck include Atherton Hough Elementary School, rated B by Niche, and Broad Meadows Middle School, rated B-minus. Quincy High School is rated B-plus by Niche, and students can participate in drama club, debate team and cybersecurity club.
Quincy High School located just outside Houghs Neck boasts a rich legacy of academic excellence.
Broad Meadow Middle School in Houghs Neck offers a rich academic environment.
Atherton Hough Elementary in Houghs Neck provides a robust academic curriculum.
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Driving and taking the T
Hough’s Neck residents can get into Boston by taking the 216 bus to Quincy Center, where they can catch the Red Line. The T takes travelers into downtown Boston and further to Cambridge and Somerville. Massachusetts 3A and Interstate 93 also provide access to Boston, although I-93 is notorious for its bad traffic. Downtown Boston is about 14 miles away, but driving there with traffic can take 40 minutes.
Houghs Neck offers multiple bus stops for easy transportation to neighboring towns.
The Quincy Center T makes the commute from Houghs Neck to Boston a breeze.
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On average, homes in Houghs Neck, Quincy sell after 28 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Houghs Neck, Quincy over the last 12 months is $627,000, up 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Offering both location and potential, this quiet side street in Quincy’s coastal Hough’s Neck presents an ideal opportunity for builders or visionary end-users. Set on a spacious corner lot with a fenced-in yard, this charming 1920s bungalow with water views offers 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths & potential for future expansion. The main level offers a coveted first-floor bedroom, full bath, living room,
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Welcome to this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath Colonial in the highly sought-after seaside neighborhood of Houghs Neck. Featuring a brand-new roof (2024), gas heat, and central air installed in 2021/2022, this home is truly move-in ready. The kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, hardwood floors, and a center island with seating. It opens to the dining room, which
WOW – Absolutely breathtaking, unobstructed views of the Boston skyline and open ocean from one of the last remaining waterfront lots in all of Quincy. The sale includes an approved building permit in hand for a stunning 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath residence meticulously designed featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, multiple expansive decks, and panoramic water views from nearly every room. All the prep
Life by the Sea! This charming 2-bed, 2-bath Colonial offers beautiful Quincy Bay views just four houses from the beach in Hough’s Neck. Features include a modern kitchen with tile backsplash, hardwood floors, a gas fireplace, and two full baths (one with skylight). Updates include a ductless mini-split system, new electrical panel, blown-in insulation, custom-built utility closet, and a new
Charming Quincy MA Home – Walk to the Beach! Welcome to this lovely 3-bedroom, 1-bath home located in the desirable Houghs Neck neighborhood of Quincy. This inviting property features a spacious 6-room layout with a partially finished basement, offering plenty of space for both relaxation and entertaining. The front porch provides the perfect spot to enjoy your mornings, while the backyard deck
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Bright 1st floor 2 bedroom, private outdoor space and basement laundry exclusive for the unit. Beautiful hardwood floors through most of the unit, tile in the kitchen. Kitchen features gas cooking, large fridge, dishwasher and lots of cabinet space. Plenty of room for a big kitchen dining table. The tiled bath is also quite spacious. 1 Off-street parking space that is slightly narrow to access so
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