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Listing broker remarks

Situated on a large,10k+ level corner lot with frontage on both Cross Street and Verplast Avenue! The upper level features a fireplaced living room w picture window, updated kitchen, three bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and a large sunroom overlooking the expansive backyard. The first level offers additional flexible living space with a kitchenette, living area, two bedrooms, laundry, and a full bath, providing great potential for an in-law setup, guest space, home offices, or extended living. The generous lot and existing footprint create an ideal opportunity to modernize the home, expand the living space, or explore future possibilities. Put your personal touch on this home and build some great equity! This property is full of potential and ready for its next chapter!— Compass

Key details

  • 2,801 sq ft
  • 10,365 lot sq ft
  • 5 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 1960 built
  • $374 / sq ft
  • $9,849 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠7⁠1⁠4⁠1⁠8⁠
Last updated
Address
257 Cross Street
Town
Winchester, MA
ZIP
01890

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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.