257 Cross Street, Winchester MA 01890

Winchester, MA 01890
$488,000
5
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,908
Sq Ft
$168
Price/Sq Ft
0.24
Acres
1960
Year Built
4
Parking
Single Family Residence
Type
56
Days on Market
Sold 2011 Listed Jan 8, 2011 • MLS# 71176694 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2026

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $499,990
Final Sale Price: $488,000
Difference: $11,990 (-2.4%)
Performance Metrics
97.6%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
56
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $172
Sale $/sq ft: $168
This property sold for $168 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 2.4% below the original asking price.

The property spent 56 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 8 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$168/sq ft
Area Median
$179/sq ft
Difference
5.9%

This property sold near the area median for similar homes.

About this home

Solid masonry ranch with complete in-law or au pair quarters-- lower level w/ separate entrance has second laundry. Lower level finished with Owens Corning Basement Finishing System. updated mechanicals. whole house centrally air conditioned. Main portion of house has cast iron baseboard radiators. Property is fenced and zoned as a single family house. Vinyl replacement windows. This home has a de-leaded certificate.

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

53.5%
Price Range
57
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73571418
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Sep 3, 2026
$1,050,000
MLS #73571418 - Active
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Sold
Apr 30, 2011
$488,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 57
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Listed for Sale
Jan 8, 2011
$499,990
Original listing
Agent: Caci/Randazzo Team Office: RE/MAX Leading Edge

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2010 $4,574 $397,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,574
Tax Year 2010
Assessed Value
$397,400

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1960
Living Area 2,908 sq ft
Lot Size 0.24 acres
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 10

Interior

Heating Central, Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Oil, Fireplace(s)
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Wood Laminate, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile
Appliances Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range Hood
Fireplace Family Room, Living Room, Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove
Fireplaces 3
Basement Finished, Walk-out Access
Laundry First Floor
Features Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Play Room, Kitchen, Finish - Earthen Plaster

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture Ranch
Roof Shingle
Features Patio, Rain Gutters
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced/enclosed
Patio/Porch Patio
Features Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved
Total Spaces 4
Electric 220 Volts
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer Public Sewer, City/town Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range
Annual Tax $4,574
Assessed Value $397,400
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Certified Treated
Seller Disclosures Lead Cert
Exclusions Freezer, Both Sets Of W/Dryers, & 2 Refrig, Dog Wood Tree In Back Yard (Marked With Red Ribbon)
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color NAT/RED
Sq Ft Source Owner
Sq Ft Disclosures Finished Basement
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 57 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1960
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,908 sq ft
Total Rooms
10

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Wood Laminate, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Appliances: Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range Hood
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Play Room, Kitchen, Finish - Earthen Plaster
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Finished, Walk-Out Access
Laundry: First Floor
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Ranch
Year Built: 1960
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Central, Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Oil, Fireplace(s)
Heating Zones: 3
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters
Patio & Porch: Patio
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 3
Fireplace Type: Family Room, Living Room, Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School
School District
Winchester School District local
A+
✓ School Safety 2024-25
0.1% Very Low (Safest)
0.1% Suspensions 0.1% In-School
↓ 5.4% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
Acera School
0.2 mi
Grades K-08
The Wilder School
0.6 mi
Grades K-12
A+
Muraco Elementary School
0.4 mi | #64 of 825 | Score: 61.2
Improved 60 spots from last year
+3 above state avg
296 students Diverse
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
Creative Corner School Inc
0.5 mi
Grades PK-K
A+
Lynch Elementary School
0.7 mi | #87 of 825 | Score: 59.9
Dropped 5 spots from last year
+1.7 above state avg
472 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades PK-05
St. Mary Elementary School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-05
A+
Lincoln Elementary School
1.0 mi | #73 of 825 | Score: 60.6
Dropped 28 spots from last year
+2.4 above state avg
338 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A+
Ambrose Elementary School
1.7 mi | #13 of 825 | Score: 65.8
Improved 34 spots from last year
+7.6 above state avg
377 students Moderate
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
Children's Own School
1.9 mi
Grades PK-K
A+
Vinson-Owen Elementary School
2.2 mi | #46 of 825 | Score: 62.7
Improved 106 spots from last year
+4.5 above state avg
387 students Diverse
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

1 school
A+
McCall Middle School
1.1 mi | #15 of 352 | Score: 62.8
Dropped 2 spots from last year
+4.6 above state avg
1,053 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

1 school
A+
Winchester High School
0.7 mi | #16 of 346 | Score: 74.0
Improved 19 spots from last year
+15.8 above state avg
1,418 students Diverse
20 sports • 2,818 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

257 Cross Street, Winchester MA 01890

Winchester, MA 01890

Listing Information

Listing Agent Caci/Randazzo Team
Listing Office RE/MAX Leading Edge
Office Phone 781-729-5505
Agent MLS ID TEAM0325
Office MLS ID BB5817
Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2026 12:11 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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