Primary bedroom
- Level
- Third
- Area
- 132 sqft
- Length
- 12 ft
- Width
- 11 ft
- Features
- Closet · Flooring - Hardwood · Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box · Lighting - Overhead
12 Essex Street #5 · Quincy
For rent
FOR RENT · MLS #73584642
$2,600/mo
- beds
- 2
- baths
- 1
- sqft
- 500
12 Essex Street #5
Quincy, MA 02171
LOCATION
Property location
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Quincy Shore Drive- East Squantum Street- Essex Street
- Home type
- Apartment
- Interior living area
- 500 sqft
- Year built
- 1960
- Lot size
- 15,213 sqft (about 0.35 acres)
- Parking spaces
- 1
- Rent includes
- Heat · Hot Water · Water · Sewer · Trash Collection · Snow Removal · Gardener · Occupancy Only · Laundry Facilities
RENTAL DETAILS
Lease terms & move-in costs
- Availability
- Available now
- Lease term
- Lease Terms(1),Term of Rental(12)
- Pets
- Yes w/ Restrictions
- Laundry
- Common Area · In Building
- Rent includes
- Heat · Hot Water · Water · Sewer · Trash Collection · Snow Removal · Gardener · Occupancy Only · Laundry Facilities
- Security deposit
- $2,850
- First month required
- Yes
- Last month required
- No
Pet restrictions: Cats Only
Base rent is not the total housing cost. Missing parking, pet, utility, insurance and other charges are not treated as zero. Confirm all charges and payment timing before applying.
About this home
Nestled Away From the Hustle and Bustle of City Living in North Quincy’s Remote Squantum Neighborhood, 18 Essex Street is Ideal for Those Seeking a Quiet, Peaceful Environment Just Moments Away From Amazing Panoramic Views of the Boston Skyline, Wollaston Beach, and Marina Bay with Esteemed Local Dining Options Including Port 305 and Victory Point Restaurant. Top Floor Corner Unit at #5, Conveniently Offers Heat and Hot Water, Off-Street Parking, Plus Coin-Operated Basement Laundry. A Cozy Laminate Floor Kitchen with Ample Maple Cabinets Also Provides an Electric Stove and Refrigerator. Two Twin-Sized Bedrooms and a Sunny Living Room are Each Laid with Hardwood Floors and Carry Respective Closets. Across the Street, Catch Bus #211 with Route to North Quincy Station Redline. Good Credit and References Required.
Listed by James Silva · At Home Real Estate Group, Inc
MLS PIN #73584642 · Updated 10/4/2026, 4:05:00 AM ET
Facts & features
Home overview
- Property subtype
- Apartment
- Property category
- Residential Lease
- MLS status
- Active
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full bathrooms
- 1
- Half bathrooms
- 0
- Total bathrooms
- 1
- Total rooms
- 4
- Living area
- 500 sqft
- Living area source
- Other
- Above grade finished area
- 500 sqft
- Building area
- 500
- Building area units
- Square Feet
- Building area source
- Other
- Area includes basement
- No
- Entry level
- 2
- Unit building
- 5
Interior & systems
- Heating
- Oil
- Heating available
- Yes
- Cooling available
- No
- Appliances
- Range · Refrigerator · Washer · Dryer
- Interior features
- Single Living Level
- Laundry
- Common Area · In Building
- Fireplace
- No
- Fireplaces
- 0
- Accessibility
- No
- Windows
- Screens
- Primary bathroom features
- No
Room details
Bedroom 2
- Level
- Third
- Area
- 132 sqft
- Length
- 12 ft
- Width
- 11 ft
- Features
- Closet · Flooring - Hardwood · Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box · Lighting - Overhead
Living room
- Level
- Third
- Area
- 224 sqft
- Length
- 16 ft
- Width
- 14 ft
- Features
- Closet · Flooring - Hardwood · Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Kitchen
- Level
- Third
- Area
- 120 sqft
- Length
- 12 ft
- Width
- 10 ft
- Features
- Flooring - Laminate · Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box · Countertops - Paper Based · Lighting - Overhead
Bathroom 1
- Level
- Third
- Area
- 40 sqft
- Length
- 8 ft
- Width
- 5 ft
- Features
- Bathroom - Full · Bathroom - Tiled With Tub · Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile · Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Construction & condition
- Year built
- 1960
- Year built details
- Actual
- Attached property
- Yes
- Home warranty
- No
- Year round use
- No
Garage & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 1
- Garage
- No
- Garage spaces
- 0
- Covered spaces
- 0
- Open parking spaces
- 1
Lot & outdoor features
- Lot area
- 15,213 sqft (about 0.35 acres)
- Lot size units
- Acres
- Exterior features
- Rain Gutters · Screens
- Spa
- No
- Waterfront
- No
- Waterfront features
- 1/10 to 3/10 To Beach
- Outdoor space available
- Yes - Common
HOA & community
- Homeowners association
- No
- Community features
- Public Transportation · Park · Walk/Jog Trails · Bike Path · Conservation Area · Highway Access · House of Worship · Marina · Private School · Public School · Other
- Senior community
- No
Taxes & property records
- Parcel number
- M:6121A B:6 L:783,194930
Rental terms
- Available now
- Yes
- Lease term
- Lease Terms(1),Term of Rental(12)
- Rent includes
- Heat · Hot Water · Water · Sewer · Trash Collection · Snow Removal · Gardener · Occupancy Only · Laundry Facilities
- Pets allowed
- Yes w/ Restrictions
- Pet restrictions
- Cats Only
- Security deposit
- $2,850
- Deposit required
- Yes
- First month required
- Yes
- Last month required
- No
- Insurance required
- No
- References required
- Yes
Location & listed schools
- City
- Quincy
- County
- Norfolk
- State
- MA
- ZIP code
- 02171
- MLS area
- North Quincy
- Listed elementary school
- Squantum
- Listed middle school
- Atlantic Middle
- Listed high school
- North Quincy
- Directions
- Quincy Shore Drive- East Squantum Street- Essex Street
Listing & disclosures
- MLS number
- 73584642
- Listing date
- 2026-09-30
- Original entry date
- 2026-09-30
- Status changed
- 2026-09-30
- Listing modified
- 2026-10-04
- Original list price
- $2,600
- Current list price
- $2,600
- List price per sqft
- $5.2
- Days on market
- 4
- Property market time
- 4
- Disclosure indicator
- N
- Lead paint
- Unknown
- UFFI
- No
Price & tax details
Current asking price$2,600/mo
Original asking price$2,600
Listed on2026-09-30
Days on market4
These records are supplied by the current listing. Assessed value is not market value; confirm taxes with the local assessor.
SCHOOLS & EDUCATION
Schools & performance
School names, grades and state-reported measures are listed below.
Schools named in the listing
47DESE percentile
63DESE percentile
75DESE percentile
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What do these numbers mean?
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