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$744,155$433 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $600,000 on Apr 26, 2019

256 RIVER RD

WINTHROP, MA 02152
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,719 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
3,934 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$744K
$705K low$784K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$600,000 · Apr 26, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,244 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$740,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$343,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$396,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$685,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$750,635

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.122 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.82%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountySUFFOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(14)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Winthrop High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
M
Winthrop Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
E
William P. Gorman/Fort Banks Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 0.9 mi

District: Winthrop School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02152These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.65
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.79

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.18,234
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,677 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$99,665
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$126,555
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

256 River Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 82% of homes in Downtown Winthrop
  • Costs less per square foot than 81% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Downtown Winthrop
  • Older than 69% of homes in Suffolk County

What homes are worth in Winthrop 02152

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$328K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 71% of homes in Winthrop 02152.

How it measures up in Winthrop 02152

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Winthrop 02152.

Estimated value$744,155
CheaperTypical $638,686Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$433
CheaperTypical $436Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Living area1,719 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,708 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Lot size3,934 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1916Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 256 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDowntown WinthropWinthrop 02152Suffolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$744,15582% of homes71% of homes55% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$43358% of homes48% of homes19% of homes
Living areabigger than1,719 ft²54% of homes51% of homes59% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,934 ft²18% of homes23% of homes62% of homes
Year builtnewer than190037% of homes40% of homes31% of homes

About 256 River Rd

How much is 256 River Rd, Winthrop, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 256 River Rd, Winthrop, MA is $744,155 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $704,578 to $783,732. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 256 River Rd, Winthrop, MA last sell?

256 River Rd, Winthrop, MA last sold on Apr 26, 2019 for $600,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 256 River Rd, Winthrop, MA?

256 River Rd, Winthrop, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,719 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 256 River Rd, Winthrop, MA built?

256 River Rd, Winthrop, MA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 256 River Rd, Winthrop, MA?

256 River Rd, Winthrop, MA is assigned to Winthrop High School (high), rated C; Winthrop Middle School (middle), rated B; William P. Gorman/Fort Banks Elementary School (elementary). All sit in Winthrop School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 256 River Rd, Winthrop, MA compare to other homes in Winthrop 02152?

Among the 5,252 homes in Winthrop 02152, it is worth more than 71% of them ($744,155 against a typical $638,686), its price per square foot is higher than 48% of them ($433 against a typical $436), it is bigger than 51% of them (1,719 ft² against a typical 1,708 ft²), its lot is bigger than 23% of them (3,934 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 40% of them (1900 against a typical 1916). Measured against all of Suffolk County, it is worth more than 55% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 256 River Rd, Winthrop, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 256 River Rd, Winthrop, MA was $8,244. The county assessed it at $740,000.

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