Suffolk County and Winthrop Town City property record for 159 Winthrop St, Winthrop, MA 02152
| Property Type | Duplex |
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| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,590 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,307 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $9,004 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WINT M:037 L:040 |
| Primary APN | WINT M:037 L:040 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,590 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,685 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,266 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,266 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,307 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 159 WINTHROP ST |
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| City | WINTHROP |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02152-2665 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Lot Number | 40 |
| Jurisdiction | WINTHROP MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WINTHROP TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 180200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Winthrop Center/Metcalf Square Historic District listed 2010 · 123 contributing resources · NRIS 10000098 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
159 Winthrop St, a duplex, is owned by an individual.
Source: Suffolk County and Winthrop Town City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 147 WINTHROP ST, WINTHROP, MA 02152-2665 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 159 Winthrop St was $9,004, up 13.1% from the year before.
Source: Suffolk County and Winthrop Town City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Suffolk County |
| Municipality | Winthrop Town City |
| Unified School District | Winthrop School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,004.00 (+13.06%) | $808,300 (+4.74%) Land $371,600 Building $436,700 | $849,735 |
| 2025 | $7,964.00 (+7.4%) | $771,700 (+8.45%) Land $353,900 Building $417,800 | |
| 2024 | $7,415.00 (-4.35%) | $711,600 (-1.78%) Land $340,200 Building $371,400 | |
| 2023 | $7,752.00 | $724,500 Land $311,400 Building $413,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 Winthrop St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1979–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Tropical Storm Henri |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 159 Winthrop St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | WINTHROP WATER DIVISION, (MWRA) serves 19,316 people · EPA ID MA3346000 |
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| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MWRA |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | 8 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 694 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Netafy.
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