Winthrop Highlands, Winthrop
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The Town of Winthrop is situated on a peninsula extending into Boston Harbor. Although it is located within five miles of downtown Boston, it has retained its reputation for being a safe and pleasant place to live. Winthrop is a close-knit, family-oriented community where everything is within walking distance.
There is a public bus route which travels throughout the town and connects to the Orient Heights stop on the Blue Line of the MBTA. There are numerous parks and playgrounds, six public beaches, four tennis courts, five athletic fields, a public landing for boats and an indoor skating rink. The Recreation Department offers supervised programs for children in the parks during the summer as well as various programs throughout the year for children and adults.
There is a youth center as well as a senior center which both offer many activities and programs. Additionally, active organizations include the Chamber of Commerce, Rotary, American Legion, Amvets, Knights of Columbus, Little League, Soccer Association, Elks, Sons of Italy, Boy and Girl Scouts, Historical Society, Beautification Committees, Council on Aging, Youth Commission, Winthrop Playmakers, three yacht clubs and a golf club. There is a newly-revitalized Winthrop Center with a multitude of shops as well as small clusters of stores in other sections of the town.
There are numerous physicians and dentists in the community as well as a 110 bed hospital with CCU and ICU facilities and a community ambulance service. Public facilities include gas, sewer, water, electricity and cable to the entire town and trash is collected weekly with provision for recycling.
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School System Info
MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:
10th Grade Math: |
141 |
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10th Grade Eng: |
119 |
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8th Grade Math: |
102 |
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8th Grade Eng: |
111 |
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8th Grade Science: |
165 |
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4th Grade Math: |
231 |
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4th Grade Eng: |
215 |
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Spending/Student:
$0
Average SAT scores:
1417
Student/Teacher Ratios:
13 to 1
Community
Population:20,154 Median Income in town: $69,121 Population Density:
(people per square mile)
Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):
Property: 9.2 / 1,000
Violent: 0.8 / 1,000
Real Estate
Number of active:
Singles/Condos/Multis:
2
/ 3
/ 1
Median home price this year: N/A Median home price last year: $300,000
Median home price 5 yrs ago: $379,000
% change since last year: N/A
% change since 5 years ago: -26%
Avg single family tax bill:
$3,478
Transportation
Rail info: (T stops, commuter rail stops)
N/A
Subway info:
N/A
Bus lines:
N/A
Miles to Boston:
6
Drive time to Boston (minutes):
16
Rail time to Boston:
N/A
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RECENT LISTING
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$349,000
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Direct waterfront with fantastic views from this lovely 7th floor unit!!! 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Open living room, dining room and oak cabinet kitchen with stainless appliances, granite countertops and island, wood floors, recessed lighting and so much more. Parking Spot, B29. Many updates done to the building including alarm system, elevator(s), underground parking lot...24 Hour Concierge. Luxury living at a fraction of the cost of the City. Minutes to Boston and Logan. Don't miss this one!!!
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$345,000
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Location Location Location. Lovely 2 family with huge drive-way and garage. Semi modern kitchens & baths.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$284,498
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Priced to Sell! Eight +room single Spacious Colonial in a desirable neighborhood of Winthrop! 5 large bedroom?s,1st floor-maple floors in foyer & living room with formal dining rm w/fireplace (needs to be checked), great for entertaining. Full bath & Four bedrooms on the 2nd floor w/Soft Pine Hardwood floors. Walk up to 3rd floors w/two add bdrms heated; double pane windows less than 5 years old, heating system less than 1 year old converted to gas energy efficient. 1 off street shared driveway
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$469,000
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Sitting high above the ocean on a private peninsula in Winthrop, Massachusetts; Seal Harbor One is one of most sought after areas to live north of Boston. These luxury condominiums are surrounded by water on 3 sides and have dramatic ocean views from every unit. Winthrop is a historic, seaside town known for its cool breezes, long beaches and easy accessibility to Boston. This corner unit is in one of the special stacks in the building closest to the ocean. A corner two bedroom ocean front condo
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$629,000
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Incredible Custom Renovation! Sun splashed Gourmet kitchen with butler's pantry, granite, European cabinets, Sub-zero, Jenn Air gas convection oven w/grill and four separate work stations making it a delight for the Master Chef in you! Fabulous floor plan for entertaining! Living room w fireplace, master suite with private deck, ocean views and large walk in closet with changing room, 2 laundry rooms and central A/C. Third level great for extended living or Au Paire suite.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$585,000
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Incredible Penthouse with unobstructed ocean views! This residence was renovated to perfection with a custom kitchen featuring granite and S/S appliances, fabulous floor plan, spacious living, sunny, high ceilings, Brazilian cherry hardwood floors, fireplace, marble foyer with skylight, recessed lighting, crown molding, two private balconies, walk in closets and two deeded garage parking. A full service building with fitness center, swimming pool, tennis courts and located 5 miles from Boston!
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