
542 Shirley St Winthrop — Photo 1 of 27
$710,000
542 Shirley St, Winthrop, MA 02152
Winthrop, MA 02152
Beds
4
Baths
2
SqFt
1,193
Style
Single Family
Built
1890
The perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and affordability! Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, looking to downsize, or searching for an alternative to condo living, this charming 4-bedroom home offers the space you need with the low-maintenance lifestyle you want all just one block from the beach. The main level features a comfortable bedroom and full bathroom with a convenient walk-in shower, making one-floor living a great option for a variety of needs. You’ll also find main-level laundry, an eat-in kitchen, a convenient mudroom off the entryway to store shoes and umbrellas, and split-unit heating and cooling for year-round comfort. Upstairs are three additional generously sized bedrooms, each offering great closet space, along with a second full bathroom and central air to keep the entire second level comfortable during the warmer months. It’s an ideal low-maintenance alternative to condo living, while still offering the privacy and flexibility of a single-family home within minutes walk to a playground, beaches, restaurants, coffee shops, the public ferry to Boston and yacht clubs. Don't miss out on your opportunity to own in gorgeous Winthrop by the Sea!
Market Value Analysis
* Analysis is based on 23 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Winthrop, MA.
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Structural Layout
Living Room
Lvl FirstKitchen
Lvl FirstMaster Bedroom
Lvl SecondBedroom 2
Lvl FirstBedroom 3
Lvl SecondBedroom 4
Lvl SecondBathroom 1
Lvl FirstBathroom 2
Lvl SecondPopulation
18,759
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)
Median Household Income
$116K
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)
Renter-Occupied Homes
43.1%
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)
New Construction Permits — Suffolk County
2,527 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (+37% vs the prior 12 months) — 2,269 in 5+ unit buildings
U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jun '26)
ADU Potential
Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 597 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 1,193 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 1,740 sq ft.
Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.
Listing Agent: Christine D'Ambrosio
Listing Office: Compass
MLS® Number: 73568640
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