Just Listed! Tastefully renovated 4 bedroom/2.5 bath Victorian located on one of Winthrop s most desirable streets! Recent upgrades are highlighted by a chef s granite kitchen with a large center island, stainless appliances, tile backsplash, natural maple cabinetry. The 1st floor also features a stacked stone gas fireplace with a reclaimed wood mantle formal dining room. The 2nd floor features 3 large bedrooms, an updated bathroom with a jacuzzi tub a double vanity with granite counters. The finished attic includes two additional bedrooms with extra-large closets. The offering is complete with a partially finished basement that works as a recreational room includes a half bath storage area with laundry hook-ups. A large deck off the kitchen leads to a good sized yard driveway big enough for 4 cars. Extremely well located close to beaches, yacht clubs, golf club, the new high school, Logan Airport, Boston, restaurants/shops in downtown Winthrop. Available 9/1. Tenant pays
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Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Old
Exterior Wall: Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,921
Gross Sq. Ft: 3,678
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 3,049
Municipality Name: WINTHROP
Acres: 0.07
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,921
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,049 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Suffolk County
APN: 1422112
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Sale and tax history for 271 River Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
LISTANZA #2
Jul 13, 2026
Rental Removed
$4,000
$2/sq ft
Jul 2, 2026
Listed for Rent
$4,000
$2/sq ft
RENT. #1
Jul 18, 2022
Price Changed
$4,500
$2/sq ft
MLS PIN #71820051
Jun 12, 2015
Sold
$479,000
$249/sq ft
Apr 21, 2015
Pending
—
Apr 18, 2015
Listed
$479,000
$249/sq ft
+20
Pristine 5 Bedrm Victorian with quality craftsmanship! Enjoy three spacious levels of living space with sparkling hdwd floors throughout all levels. Family size 20X12 eat in Maple Cab Kit w/ center Island, recessed lighting, high ceilings, and SS refrig. Two new baths, 1st floor has 3/4 bath w/shower and 2nd floor has beautiful granite/cherry double sink vanity, whirlpool tub, and linen closet. Large deck of kitchen that leads to a good size fenced in yard and driveway. New roof only 2 years old, all replacement windows, and front entrance and porch recently rebuilt. Fireplace living room flows into a Formal dining room w/pantry. Beaches, Yacht Clubs, Golf Course, Winthrop Lodge of Elks, Downtown Boston, Ferry Terminal and Renoun restaurants are just a few amenities nearby. Brand new Winthrop High/Middle School in construction and two new elementary schools already built. Miles of beaches under restoration. Public Transportation just minutes from Boston and Logan Airport.
Public Records
Mar 5, 1985
Sold
$128,000
$67/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$6,401 (+3.9%)
$278,200 + $320,000
$598,200
2022
$6,162 (−0.9%)
$248,400 + $275,600
$524,000
2021
$6,220 (+0.5%)
$221,800 + $268,700
$490,500
2020
$6,190 (+2.0%)
$221,800 + $268,700
$490,500
2019
$6,068 (+2.3%)
$204,400 + $256,000
$460,400
2018
$5,930 (+8.1%)
$175,500 + $243,300
$418,800
2017
$5,486 (+0.5%)
$155,600 + $225,100
$380,700
2016
$5,456 (+16.0%)
$135,300 + $219,700
$355,000
2014
$4,704 (+4.5%)
$122,200 + $179,700
$301,900
2013
$4,501 (+2.9%)
$122,200 + $179,700
$301,900
2012
$4,375 (+4.1%)
$122,200 + $179,700
$301,900
2011
$4,203 (+9.7%)
$128,300 + $176,300
$304,600
2010
$3,830 (+2.8%)
$125,300 + $176,300
$301,600
2009
$3,724
$163,800 + $209,700
$373,500
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
5/10
Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School
Public, 3-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
Winthrop Middle School
Public, 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
5/10
Winthrop Senior High School
Public, 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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About Downtown
Winthrop
Downtown Winthrop, located between Winthrop Beach and Belle Isle Marsh Reservation, is a coastal and walkable Winthrop neighborhood with a compact main street and harbor breezes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Winthrop Center area along Shirley Street, where small storefronts, cafés, and everyday services line the sidewalks. Early-20th-century wood-frame homes and tidy multifamily buildings sit behind the commercial strip, giving the streets a classic seaside-town rhythm. Winthrop Center Café, Blackstrap BBQ, and the Winthrop Public Library act as familiar community anchors. Short blocks lead toward the shoreline, while inland edges meet marsh views and open sky. Side streets stay calm, with pocket parks and civic buildings shaping daily routines.
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Public facts and zoning for 271 River Rd
Beds
5
Baths
1.5
Sq. Ft.
1,921
Stories
2
Lot Size
3,049 Sq. Ft.
Style
Single Family Residential
Year Built
1900
Year Renovated
—
County
Suffolk County
APN
1422112
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023.
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Climate risks
3/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 95° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
72% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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