The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 01890 sells for about $1,400,000, or $533 per square foot.
Prices are down 8.5% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 20 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $4,100 a month.
ZIP 01890 — Winchester
The Winchester housing market remains a high-end, competitive environment with limited inventory and high demand. While median prices have seen a slight year-over-year correction, the market is supported by strong school quality and proximity to Boston. Buyers should expect a fast-paced market for well-priced, move-in-ready homes.
This ZIP is ideal for affluent families seeking top-tier schools and professionals commuting to Boston who desire a suburban lifestyle with urban accessibility.
Median prices moved down 8.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 20 days on market with 2.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 101% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.5% · poverty 3.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 01890, Middlesex County, MA
Winchester generally reports low crime rates compared to state and national averages, maintaining a reputation as a safe, quiet residential community.
The Winchester Public Schools district is highly regarded, consistently ranking among the top-performing school systems in Massachusetts.
The area faces standard New England climate risks, including potential for winter storm damage and localized flooding near the Mystic Lakes and Aberjona River.
Economic momentum is driven by its proximity to Boston and Cambridge, serving as a high-end residential hub for professionals in the biotech and academic sectors.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Massachusetts) — Massachusetts Local Property Tax: Ad valorem tax calculated as (Municipal Budget / Total Assessed Value of all taxable property) = Tax Rate per $1,000 of assessed value. Assessments must be at 100% of full and fair cash (market) value.
Residents benefit from excellent access to Boston via the MBTA Commuter Rail (Lowell Line) and proximity to major highways like I-93.
The area features extensive green space including the Middlesex Fells Reservation, the Mystic Lakes for water recreation, and a walkable town center with boutique shopping.
The rental market is tight with high demand for luxury apartments and single-family rentals, driven by the town's school quality and proximity to Boston.
The local economy is primarily residential, with residents largely employed in the professional, scientific, and technical services sectors in nearby Boston and Cambridge.
Served by the MBTA Commuter Rail Lowell Line with a station in the town center, providing direct access to North Station in Boston.
Development is focused on transit-oriented residential projects and maintaining the historic character of the town center.
The Middlesex County assessment regime is managed at the municipal level by the Town of Winchester's Board of Assessors.
Parcels are subject to Winchester Public Schools district taxes and standard municipal utility assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional flood risks and the age of the housing stock.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 01890 profile.
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.68.4 mi
- Kimball Farm Westford4.617.2 mi
- F1 Arcade Boston4.58.7 mi
- Museum of Illusions Boston4.57.9 mi
- Boda Borg Boston4.74.4 mi
- Fenway Park4.87.6 mi
- TD Garden4.67.3 mi
- Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center4.58.9 mi
- Topgolf Boston - Canton3.917.6 mi
- MGM Music Hall at Fenway4.47.6 mi
- Fenway Park4.87.6 mi
- Boston Common4.77.8 mi
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4.88.1 mi
- New England Aquarium4.48.1 mi
- Harvard Square4.65.5 mi
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4.88.1 mi
- Boston Public Library4.87.8 mi
- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum4.78.1 mi
- Museum of Science4.76.9 mi
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.68.4 mi
- Boston Common4.77.8 mi
- Franklin Park Zoo4.410.4 mi
- Public Garden4.87.7 mi
- Charles River Esplanade4.87.4 mi
- Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University4.89.9 mi
- Community Boating, Inc.4.67.3 mi
- MIT Sailing Pavilion4.97 mi
- Constitution Marina4.67.1 mi
- Charlestown Marina4.87.2 mi
- Robert T. Lynch Municipal Golf Course3.99.6 mi
- Newton Commonwealth Golf Course47.3 mi
- George Wright4.512.5 mi
- William J. Devine Golf Course at Franklin Park4.210.7 mi
- Sandy Burr Country Club4.312.4 mi
- Encore Boston Harbor4.35.6 mi
- Burlington Mall4.44 mi
- Prudential Center Boston4.57.8 mi
- Quincy Market4.57.8 mi
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace4.57.8 mi
- Boston Logan International Airport4.19.2 mi
- Park Shuttle & Fly4.58 mi
- The Lounge3.48.9 mi
- DaCoopas Pizza4.17.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large state forest offering hiking, biking, and nature trails.
Popular for rowing, swimming, and scenic views.
Historic district with local shops and restaurants.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.