Suffolk County and Winthrop Town City property record for 278 Main St, Winthrop, MA 02152
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,948 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.134 acres (5,821 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $189,000 (Jun 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $7,159 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WINT M:055 L:023 |
| Primary APN | WINT M:055 L:023 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,948 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,940 sqft |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 936 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,821 sqft (0.134 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 278 MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | WINTHROP |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02152-1926 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | WINTHROP PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | WINTHROP MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WINTHROP TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 180200 |
278 Main St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 1999.
Source: Suffolk County and Winthrop Town City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 278 MAIN ST, WINTHROP, MA 02152-1926 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 23936 / 208 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WINTHROP MA |
| Property Address | 278 MAIN ST, WINTHROP, MA 02152-1926 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 64793-254 |
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| Date | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Book Page | 64793/254 |
| Instrument | 17079 |
| Name | BLUESTONE BANK |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 278 Main St was $7,159, up 16.6% 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 | $7,159.00 (+16.56%) | $642,600 (+7.96%) Land $337,000 Building $305,600 | $697,524 |
| 2025 | $6,142.00 (-2.59%) | $595,200 (-1.64%) Land $320,900 Building $274,300 | |
| 2024 | $6,305.00 (+8.31%) | $605,100 (+11.23%) Land $308,500 Building $296,600 | $635,360 |
| 2023 | $5,821.00 | $544,000 Land $282,300 Building $261,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 278 Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 39 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 43 units insured incl. 4 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 50 (1978–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 50 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · tidal / storm surge |
| Claims by Event |
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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 278 Main 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 759 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Netafy, T-Mobile.
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