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Listing broker remarks

Welcome to 221 Winthrop Street, a charming 3-bedroom, 2 full bath home located in Quincy’s beloved Houghs Neck neighborhood. Set in one of the city’s desirable seaside communities, this home offers easy access to nearby beaches, marinas, waterfront parks, and scenic walking trails. Inside, you’ll find bright, sun-filled living spaces, hardwood floors, and an open floor plan that flows beautifully through sliders to a spacious deck, perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The home also features brand-new central air and a newer gas heating system. A fenced backyard adds even more value, offering a great setting for pets, gardening, entertaining, or simply relaxing outdoors. With Quincy’s miles of coastline, waterfront destinations, historic charm, and easy access to Boston, this home delivers the coastal lifestyle that makes Houghs Neck so special.— FC Realty Group

Key details

  • sold
  • 1,380 sq ft
  • 5,000 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1920 built
  • $471 / sq ft
  • $6,744 2026 taxes
MLS #
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Last updated
Address
221 Winthrop St
Town
Quincy, MA
ZIP
02169
Sold for
$660,000
Deed (Bk/Pg)
35121 / 171

Historic designations

MACRIS Inventory
Hough's Neck - Great Hill

What this means for buyers →

Map

Neighborhood: Quincy

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.