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Listing broker remarks

Wonderful opportunity to own a coastal Winthrop home with tremendous potential. A welcoming mudroom opens to a spacious foyer and a large living and dining area with great flow for everyday living. A bonus front room offers flexible space for a home office, playroom, or an expanded open-concept layout. The kitchen leads directly to the back deck for warm-weather entertaining. Upstairs features two bedrooms, a smaller third bedroom, and a full bath. The lower level includes an opportunity to finish basement offering generous bonus space ideal for a family room, guest suite, gym, or creative studio. A small fenced-in backyard below the deck provides room for pets, gardening, or flexible outdoor use. Steps to the beach, coffee shops, restaurants, and public transportation, this home is sold as-is and ready for its next owner to bring their vision to life with meaningful long-term investment potential.— Cottage Hill Real Estate

Key details

  • 1,728 sq ft
  • 2,519 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 1.5 baths
  • 1920 built
  • $346 / sq ft
  • $6,238 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠4⁠8⁠6⁠3⁠6⁠5⁠
Last updated
Address
47 Highland Ave
Town
Winthrop, MA
ZIP
02152

Historic designations

MACRIS Inventory
Winthrop Highlands - Jeremiah Green Area

What this means for buyers →

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Neighborhood: Highlands

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.