It’s not a secret, but one of the not-so-widely known facts about Winthrop is that not every parcel is subject to the roar of jets using Boston Logan International Airport in neighboring East Boston.

At the top of Winthrop’s Highlands, where the town quietly saves its best views, 144 Quincy Avenue serves up a briny mix of elevation, design, and proximity to the Atlantic. From this hilltop setting, ...

The terms “beachfront property” and “easy access to downtown Boston” don’t typically go hand in hand. Or do they? What if we told you that warm sand and gentle waves were just beyond a set of glass ...