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Listing broker remarks

Excellent New Price! Classic curb appeal abounds at this expansive five-bedroom colonial in the desirable Winchester Highlands neighborhood. The sun-filled first floor features a gracious floor plan with a thoughtfully designed eat-in kitchen showcasing premium appliances including a Sub-Zero refrigerator and Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer. A dining room, living room with wood-burning fireplace, office, mudroom and powder room complete this level. Upstairs, the generous primary suite includes full bath and convenient laundry and is complemented by four additional bedrooms and a family bath. A walk-up attic provides flexible bonus space and storage, while the finished lower level offers a spacious family room, bonus room, and kitchenette with ADU potential. Enjoy the private backyard retreat complete with a fully fenced yard and pristine in-ground pool, plus two-car attached garage. An extraordinary opportunity to enjoy space, comfort, and refined living in one of Winchester’s most sought-after neighborhoods, a short stroll to the incredible nature at the Fells Reservation.— Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate - The Shanahan Group

Key details

  • 3,722 sq ft
  • 7,571 lot sq ft
  • 5 beds
  • 3.5 baths
  • 1953 built
  • $450 / sq ft
  • $15,088 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠3⁠8⁠3⁠9⁠3⁠
Last updated
Address
117 Highland Ave
Town
Winchester, MA
ZIP
01890
Deed (Bk/Pg)
62315 / 545

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Neighborhood: Winchester

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.