OPEN HOUSES CANCELED - SELLER ACCEPTED OFFER. A beautiful home, inside and out, that you won't want to miss! Originally built in 1880, this antique colonial has been thoughtfully expanded and stylishly updated to meet modern needs. First floor living room, office, family room, sitting room, kitchen and dining, plus bath and laundry. Second floor offers a luxurious primary suite with custom closets and spacious bath, as well as 3 additional bedrooms and a shared bath. Numerous updates include Viessman HVAC, Trane air handler, replaced windows, updated electrical and plumbing and much more. The outdoor space is spectacular - deck, patio, fire pit, shed and beautiful plantings designed and installed by Zen Associates. Ideal location just blocks down to Winchester town center-library, schools, shops, restaurants and bikeway. Head the other direction a bit and you'll enjoy the 2,200 acre Middlesex Fells State Park. Just 8 miles from Boston.
Sold for $1,400,000
$1,400,000
161 Mount Vernon St, Winchester, MA 01890
4beds
2,515sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1880
8,346 Square Feet Lot
$1,567,300 Zestimate®
$557/sqft
$4,547 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,567,300
$1.46M - $1.69M
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Beautiful plantingsSpacious bathLuxurious primary suiteAntique colonialTrane air handlerCustom closetsReplaced windows
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Listed by:
Elizabeth Darby 617-775-5663,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate 781-729-7777
Bought with:
Pirani & Wile Group
Leading Edge Real Estate
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73155091
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 208
- Dimensions: 16 x 13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 117
- Dimensions: 13 x 9
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 169
- Dimensions: 13 x 13
Bedroom 4
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 11 x 13
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
- Level: First
- Area: 187
- Dimensions: 17 x 11
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Recessed Lighting
- Level: First
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
- Level: First
- Area: 272
- Dimensions: 16 x 17
Office
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 45
- Dimensions: 9 x 5
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Recessed Lighting, Home Office, Sitting Room, Mud Room
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Windows: Bay/Bow/Box
- Basement: Interior Entry,Bulkhead,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,515
- Total interior livable area: 2,515 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting
- Waterfront features: Lake/Pond, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach
Lot
- Size: 8,346 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 895301
- Zoning: RDB
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1880
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, T-Station
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Winchester
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $557/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,148,300
- Annual tax amount: $13,550
- Date on market: 1/17/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/5/2023 | Sold | $1,400,000$557/sqft |
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| 9/8/2023 | Contingent | $1,400,000$557/sqft |
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| 9/5/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,400,000+162.3%$557/sqft |
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| 12/9/2009 | Sold | $533,800-6.2%$212/sqft |
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| 9/19/2009 | Price change | $569,000-5%$226/sqft |
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| 8/29/2009 | Price change | $599,000-11.3%$238/sqft |
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| 6/27/2009 | Listed for sale | $675,000$268/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,490 +0.8% | $1,306,600 +3% |
| 2024 | $14,377 +6.1% | $1,268,900 +10.5% |
| 2023 | $13,550 +1.9% | $1,148,300 +8% |
| 2022 | $13,303 +3.4% | $1,063,400 +6% |
| 2021 | $12,867 +3.5% | $1,002,900 |
| 2020 | $12,426 +8.9% | $1,002,900 +6.4% |
| 2019 | $11,412 +6% | $942,400 +6.7% |
| 2018 | $10,769 +20% | $883,400 +20.9% |
| 2017 | $8,972 +19.8% | $730,600 +13.9% |
| 2016 | $7,489 -2.2% | $641,200 +1.7% |
| 2015 | $7,657 +7.5% | $630,700 +12% |
| 2014 | $7,126 +0.4% | $562,900 +1.3% |
| 2013 | $7,099 -3.5% | $555,900 -5.1% |
| 2012 | $7,354 +3.9% | $586,000 +0.2% |
| 2011 | $7,077 +6.2% | $584,900 +1% |
| 2010 | $6,663 +2.1% | $578,900 |
| 2009 | $6,524 +16% | $578,900 +8.8% |
| 2008 | $5,626 +5.8% | $532,300 +3.4% |
| 2007 | $5,318 +2.3% | $514,800 +2.7% |
| 2006 | $5,200 +4.3% | $501,400 +4.8% |
| 2005 | $4,986 +3.9% | $478,500 +13.5% |
| 2004 | $4,798 +2.8% | $421,600 +2.8% |
| 2003 | $4,666 +12.3% | $410,000 +9.1% |
| 2002 | $4,156 +22% | $375,800 +39.8% |
| 2000 | $3,407 -5.6% | $268,900 +9.1% |
| 1999 | $3,609 | $246,500 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 01890
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 9/10McCall Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 10/10Winchester High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lincoln
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Winchester
- 01890
- 161 Mount Vernon St
