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Listing broker remarks

Architecturally distinctive and beautifully renovated throughout, this unique home blends historic character with the comfort of modern living. The home offers exceptional curb appeal and privacy with mature evergreens, specialty trees, and an elevated setting. Inside, a central staircase creates a focal point while naturally defining the open concept living and dining rooms, perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The living room is full of natural light, with a large bay of windows and seamlessly connects with the dining room featuring classic wainscoting, and a decorative fireplace. The spacious, thoughtfully updated kitchen offers granite countertops, SS appliances, a breakfast bar island, and laundry. A convenient side entry provides direct access to the first of two driveways, the deck, and the large, private backyard beyond. The deck overlooks a fully fenced backyard that offers the perfect setting for relaxation, recreation, and entertaining. The flexible floor plan is designed to fit a variety of needs with a versatile main level bedroom, a sunny and cheerful space with hardwood floors and direct access to the first of three full bathrooms. The bathroom, also accessible from the hall, offers a dual sink vanity and tiled tub with a shower. A convenient laundry area adds the finishing touch to the main level. Designed with comfort and functionality in mind, the second level features a private primary suite, two additional bedrooms, a family room, and a full family bathroom, all connected by a wide central hallway. The primary bedroom offers a large walk-in closet and an updated bathroom featuring a dual sink vanity and a beautifully tiled shower. The family bedrooms are full of natural light with hardwood floors and ample closets, sharing the family bathroom with a tub and shower. One of the bedrooms also works well as an office if needed. Double French doors open to the inviting family room, where cozy carpeting and a large window overlooking the backyard create the perfect space to relax. Set on a large corner lot with two driveways and a detached two-car garage accessed from quiet Englewood Road, this special property offers a prime location just moments from the Middlesex Fells Reservation, the town center, the commuter rail and Muraco ES. Nothing left to do but move right in.— MA Properties

Key details

  • 2,690 sq ft
  • 12,332 lot sq ft
  • 4 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 1850 built
  • $501 / sq ft
  • $12,705 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠4⁠1⁠7⁠7⁠5⁠
Last updated
Address
423 Washington St
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.