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Moving to Winthrop, MA
$629,000Median listing price
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About Winthrop
Winthrop is a peninsula town with small-beach-town character and some of the closest-to-downtown single-family housing in the metro. Housing is largely single-family capes and colonials on tight lots, plus condos with water views.
Home prices in Winthrop
The median listing price in Winthrop is $629,000.
Top places in Winthrop
- Winthrop Beach and Yirrell Beach — the town's oceanfront.
- Deer Island — harbor paths with skyline views.
- Winthrop Shore Drive — the ocean boulevard.
- Belle Isle Marsh Reservation — salt marsh trails.
- Winthrop Town Hall and the town center.
- Planes landing at Logan visible across the water.
Commuting from Winthrop
- No in-town rail; MBTA bus routes connect to Orient Heights (Blue Line) in East Boston.
- Typical bus-plus-Blue-Line trip to downtown: approximately 30–45 minutes (approximate).
- Approximate drive to downtown Boston: ~15–25 minutes via Route 145/1A (longer at rush hour).
Schools in Winthrop
Public schools: Winthrop Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Winthrop FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Winthrop, MA?
The median listing price in Winthrop is $629,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Winthrop, MA?
No in-town rail; MBTA bus routes connect to Orient Heights (Blue Line) in East Boston. - Which school district serves Winthrop, MA?
Winthrop is served by Winthrop Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.