Kaitlyn Johnston

1 week ago | boston.com | Megan Johnson |Kaitlyn Johnston

Spring House Hunt If your real estate taste leans more spooky than stylish, the legendary S.K. Pierce Mansion in Gardner is officially on the market for $1.2 million.

2 weeks ago | boston.com | Robyn A. Friedman |Kaitlyn Johnston

Do you have flood insurance? If your home is located in a high-flood-risk area and you have a federally backed mortgage, you probably do because your lender would have required it. But what if you paid cash for your home? Or it’s not located in a high-flood-risk area? You might still need flood insurance to protect what, for many, is their largest asset — your home.

2 weeks ago | boston.com | Megan Johnson |Kaitlyn Johnston

The home of former Red Sox President and CEO Larry Lucchino, who passed away in April 2024, has hit the market for $7.495 million. The proceeds will go to Lucchino’s foundation, and then will be distributed to local charities. “I think that’s so cool,” said Michael Carucci of Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty, who has the listing.

3 weeks ago | boston.com | Megan Johnson |Kaitlyn Johnston

“Mystic Pizza,” the film about a trio of young Portuguese women played by Julia Roberts, Annabelle Gish, and Lili Taylor, follows the women as they navigate life and love while slinging slices of pizza in the town of Mystic on the Connecticut shoreline. (It also served as Matt Damon’s film debut!)In real life, the home that served as the heart of the close-knit family is located in the Pawcatuck section of Stonington, just a short drive from Mystic.

3 weeks ago | boston.com | Megan Johnson |Kaitlyn Johnston

If waking up right on the ocean is your dream, grab your flip-flops and beach towel. This Winthrop condo could be your dream home. Listed at $299,000, 203 Winthrop Shore Drive Apartment 8 is a one-bed, one-bath condo measuring 764 square feet. Located on the fourth floor of an eight-unit building that was constructed in 1900 and converted to condos in 2004, the unit provides stunning views of Winthrop Beach. Climb up a series of steps to the common entrance, which is on the side of the building.