If you’ve been watching the market and thinking, “Okay… but how do people actually get their foot in the door?” — this is exactly the kind of listing that makes buyers pause and say, wait, this could actually work.
76 Macy St in Quincy’s Houghs Neck is a move-in ready single-family home at a price point that truly helps open the door to ownership — especially if you’re a first-time home buyer who’s been renting and wondering when you’ll finally find something that doesn’t come with a giant renovation punch list.
The best part? The big-ticket updates are already handled.
This is the kind of home where you can move in and start living, without immediately budgeting for major systems. Updates include electrical and plumbing, plus a newer gas heating system and roof — the stuff that matters when you want to feel confident about your purchase from day one.
A quick tour of what you’ll love inside (and out)
From the moment you step in, this home feels easy and comfortable:
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Enclosed front porch — perfect for morning coffee, a reading nook, or extra drop-zone space
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Hardwood floors throughout
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Eat-in kitchen with a slider right out to the deck
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Fenced backyard for pets, play, gardening, or just having your own outdoor space
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Two bedrooms + a full bath upstairs
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Lower level bonus space + laundry — flexible space that can grow with you
In a market where “move-in ready” often comes with tradeoffs, this one checks a lot of boxes.
Check out the full video walkthrough tour here.
Why Houghs Neck?
If you don’t know Houghs Neck yet, here’s the vibe: it’s a coastal peninsula neighborhood of Quincy, surrounded by water and known for its shoreline feel. It sits between Quincy Bay and Hingham Bay, with local beach areas and that “you’re not in the city anymore” energy, while still being in Quincy.
And yes — you can walk to the beach from here. The City of Quincy maintains several neighborhood beach areas in Houghs Neck (including spots like Rhoda Beach).
That means quick sunsets, salty air, and after-work walks by the water become part of your routine.
Zooming out: why Quincy is such a smart place to buy
Quincy is often called the “City of Presidents” (yep — John Adams and John Quincy Adams) and it’s one of the South Shore’s most convenient cities for access to Boston.
With multiple MBTA Red Line stops and strong transit connections, a lot of buyers love Quincy because it blends city access with more neighborhood breathing room.
First-time buyer talk: why this price point matters
For a lot of first-time buyers, the biggest challenge isn’t desire — it’s the math. A home at an approachable price point can be the difference between:
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continuing to rent (and watching costs rise), or
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starting to build equity in a place you can truly call your own
And if down payment is the hurdle, it’s worth knowing Massachusetts has programs that may help eligible buyers, like MassHousing down payment assistance (up to $30,000 for eligible first-time buyers).
There’s also the state-supported ONE Mortgage program (for eligible first-time buyers) and the ONE+ program, which includes Quincy among participating communities and outlines minimum down payment requirements.
(Always confirm eligibility and options with your lender — but it’s absolutely worth exploring.)
Bottom line
76 Macy St is the kind of listing that’s becoming harder to find: a single-family home in Quincy, move-in ready, close to the water, with meaningful updates already done — and positioned as a real opportunity for buyers ready to stop renting and start owning.
If you want to see it, have questions about the neighborhood, or want a first-time buyer game plan that actually makes sense, reach out:
Colleen Foulsham
Broker + Founder, FC Realty Group
857-939-0144 | [email protected]
