Stunning home in the heart of Winthrop. This exceptional American Foursquare combines timeless architectural character with extensive renovations and modern finishes throughout. Spacious and sun-filled, the home offers beautifully remodeled interiors, off-street parking, and exceptional indoor/outdoor living while preserving its classic craftsmanship. A newly remodeled mudroom with custom storage, new windows, and recessed lighting opens to a gracious living room with hardwood floors and a gas fireplace with a newly constructed surround. The spacious dining room features traditional wainscoting and an elegant setting for entertaining.The fully remodeled kitchen is the centerpiece of the home, featuring a large center island, custom cabinetry, designer tilework, new flooring, and generous workspace. An expansive Trex deck overlooks the fully fenced, professionally landscaped 6,000 sq. ft. lot, creating an exceptional setting for outdoor dining and entertaining. A full bath completes the main level.The second floor offers three generously sized bedrooms, and fourth bedroom currently being used as a home office. A fully remodeled bath with new finishes and fixtures caps off the second floor. The finished third floor provides flexible bonus space ideal for an office, guest retreat, media room, playroom, or library.The newly finished lower level offers a separate in-law suite with a brand-new kitchenette, second gas fireplace featuring hand-built stonework, half bath, dedicated gym, and laundry area—ideal for extended family, guests, or additional work-from-home space. Short distance to schools, Town Center restaurants and cafés, shops, the library, parks, and beaches, with convenient access to Boston, the Seaport, Financial District, and Logan Airport.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
6,098 sq ftLot Size
$376Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Elizabeth Walters• Coldwell Banker Realty - Marblehead
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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Market insights
61 Read St · $1,095,000
DAYS ON MARKET
13 days
The average home goes pending in 31 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.5%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,095,000
Median sale price in this area is $735,978. (33% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
18% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Entrance foyer
Bonus room
Exercise room
Custom-built closets and cabinets
Overhead and recessed lighting
Beamed ceilings
Decorative molding
Wainscoting
Wet bar
Two fireplaces
Bedrooms
Four bedrooms, all on the second floor
Closets in the bedrooms
Ceiling fans in two bedrooms
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms and one half bathroom
One bathroom on the main level
Main-level bathroom with shower stall, stone or granite countertops, tile flooring, and recessed lighting
Second-floor bathroom with tub and shower, stone or granite countertops, and tile flooring
Basement half bathroom
Kitchen
Gas stove, range, dishwasher, microwave, and refrigerator
Kitchen island
Upgraded cabinets and stone or granite countertops
Stainless steel appliances
Recessed lighting and pendant lighting
Exterior access
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer
Basement laundry area with laminate flooring, stone or granite countertops, and recessed lighting
Flooring
Hardwood, tile, vinyl, and laminate flooring
Heating & cooling
Baseboard heating
Natural gas heating
Exterior features
Porch
Composite deck
Rain gutters
Professional landscaping
Level lot
Ocean nearby, with public beach access
Home design
Single-family residence
Parking
Four parking spaces
Paved drive
Off-street parking
Construction
Frame construction
Block foundation
Shingle roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
200+ amp electrical service
HOA & community
Community amenities include public transportation, shopping, tennis courts, parks, walk/jog trails, golf, a bike path, a marina, and a private school
Electricity and solar
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Nice Colonial with beautiful features. Hardwood floors on both levels, however, 2nd level has newer carpet covering them. All wonderful natural gum wood molding and accents throughout the home. Large living room with brick working fireplace, finished beamed ceilings and bright sunlight. Front entry features the sun room/sitting room. Dining room is elegant and fantastic for entertaining. The kitchen needs updating, however, it is a great space in this home. The 2nd level boasts 4 bedrooms freshly painted. Full bath is updated equipped with tub and shower. The walk up attic is screaming for expansion and finishing or if needed, is excellent for lots of storage.The basement is large with good size ceilings for finishing. There is a section which had been finished but is older and is heated; great as a "man cave". Large fenced in backyard with deck and 3 car parking on the side. Grab this beauty! This home is a short sale and conducted by a certified Distressed Property Expert.
MLS PIN #30763799
Dec 12, 2003
Sold
$360,000
$124/sq ft
Nov 1, 2003
Listing Removed
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Sep 4, 2003
Listed
$370,000
$127/sq ft
ATTENTION BUYER WHO NEEDS SPACE. THIS 8+ ROOM SINGLE HAS LOTS OF DETAILS - FIREPLACE IN LIVRM. - SUNROOM W/BUILT-INS, KITCHEN W/MUD ROOM, 4 BEDROOMS, 1 FULL BATH, DEN IN BASEMENT WALK UP ATTIC. LARGE FENCED IN YARD, DECK. LOCATION!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$6,973 (+8.2%)
$301,400 + $350,300
$651,700
2022
$6,446 (−0.6%)
$269,000 + $279,100
$548,100
2021
$6,488 (+0.5%)
$240,200 + $271,500
$511,700
2020
$6,458 (+2.1%)
$240,200 + $271,500
$511,700
2019
$6,325 (+2.6%)
$221,400 + $258,500
$479,900
2018
$6,167 (+8.3%)
$190,000 + $245,500
$435,500
2017
$5,693 (+0.8%)
$168,200 + $226,900
$395,100
2016
$5,650 (+22.8%)
$146,300 + $221,300
$367,600
2014
$4,602 (+4.5%)
$132,100 + $163,300
$295,400
2013
$4,404 (+2.9%)
$132,100 + $163,300
$295,400
2012
$4,280 (−3.6%)
$132,100 + $163,300
$295,400
2011
$4,439 (+3.9%)
$132,100 + $189,600
$321,700
2010
$4,274 (+18.2%)
$146,900 + $189,600
$336,500
2009
$3,617
$175,300 + $187,500
$362,800
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,058
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,058
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Suffolk County
APN
1423787
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.
Jul 7, 2025 • Final
Building permit - residential
Remove and install four windows of similar sizes. No structural changes are included.
Remodel
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Climate risks
1/10 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
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 95° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
67% 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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Historical weather
Winthrop, MA • 02152
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Sun exposure
84/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Winthrop. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.6 hrs
4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 61 Read St
$1,099,843
$4,843 over list price of $1.10M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $725K to $1.5M.