242 W 5th St # 3, Boston MA 02127
Boston, MA 02127 • South Boston
$725,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$749,000
Final Sale Price:
$725,000
Difference:
$24,000 (-3.2%)
Performance Metrics
96.8%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
56
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$859
Sale $/sq ft:
$831
This property sold for $831 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 3.2% below the original asking price.
The property spent 56 days on market before selling.
About this home
This bright and spacious 2 bed 2 bath penthouse condo with a large private deck is perfectly laid out with no wasted space. Meticulously renovated in 2016, this home features an open concept kitchen with gorgeous quartz countertops, high end stainless steel appliances, ample cabinetry and a large center island. The kitchen opens to the sun filled living room with a door that leads to an oversized deck, perfect for indoor/outdoor entertaining. The master bedroom is situated down the hall and is complete with custom closets and a luxurious en suite bath. A second bedroom with outfitted closets, a full second bath, and a customized walk-in laundry room complete this beautiful home. Other notable features include hardwood floors throughout, high ceilings, central air, an oversized storage unit in the basement, exclusive roof rights & a sizable common yard. Ideally located on the West Side of Southie, this home is close amazing restaurants, shops and transportation and is not to be missed!
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Price & Status History
Market Insights
3.3%
Price Range
67
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Previous Transaction - MLS #73461188
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Previously Sold
Mar 26, 2026
$750,000
MLS #73461188
Sold
May 6, 2021
$725,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 67
Listed for Sale
Jan 21, 2021
$729,000
Original listing
Agent: Mary Driscoll
Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/26/2026 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $750,000 | - | - | MLS #73461188 |
| 05/06/2021 | ✓ Sold | $725,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 01/21/2021 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $729,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $6,941 | $657,300 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$6,941
Tax Year 2020
HOA Fee
$227
Monthly
Assessed Value
$657,300
Facts & Features
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1890
Living Area
872 sq ft
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
2
Total Rooms
4
Interior
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
None
Appliances
None
Fireplace
None
Basement
Y
Laundry
None
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Features
None
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$6,941
Assessed Value
$657,300
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$227 Monthly
Fee Includes
Water, Sewer, Insurance, Reserve Funds
Amenities
Storage
Optional Fee Includes
None
Owner-Occupied Units
2
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Deck Photo Is Of Unit 2 Deck And Has Been Virtually Staged. 2nd Bedroom Has Been Virtually Staged With Bed.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building
3
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
67 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1890
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
872 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
3
Floor Layout
Interior Features
Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Y
Laundry:
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1890
Structure Type:
Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Utilities & Systems
Heating:
Forced Air
Cooling:
Central Air
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Parking Features:
Nearby Schools
School District
Boston School District local
C-
Where Graduates Go
Class of 2021
52%
attend college
38%
4-Year
14%
2-Year
7%
Out of State
7%
Working
School Safety
2024-25
3.7%
Above Average
3.2%
Suspensions
0.3%
In-School
0.5%
Emergency
1.8% below state avg
Elementary Schools
10 schools
St. Peter Academy School
< 0.1 mi
Grades PK-08
F
Condon K-8 School
0.2 mi
|
#347 of 352
|
Score: 24.2
Improved 11 spots from last year
-34 below state avg
448 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
F
Tynan Elementary School
0.6 mi
|
#819 of 825
|
Score: 24.7
Dropped 97 spots from last year
-33.5 below state avg
218 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
B
Excel Academy Charter School
0.9 mi
|
#149 of 346
|
Score: 56.4
Improved 166 spots from last year
-1.9 below state avg
1,376 students
Moderate
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Grades 05-12
F
Clap Elementary School
1.0 mi
|
#811 of 825
|
Score: 25.6
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-32.6 below state avg
144 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
B
Boston Collegiate Charter School
1.1 mi
|
#154 of 346
|
Score: 55.7
Improved 44 spots from last year
-2.5 below state avg
688 students
Diverse
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Diverse Student Body
Grades 05-12
Saint John Paul II Academy - Columbia
1.1 mi
Grades PK-08
F
Blackstone Elementary School
1.2 mi
|
#808 of 825
|
Score: 26.2
Improved 13 spots from last year
-32 below state avg
572 students
Moderate
Grades PK-06
D
Dever Elementary School
1.4 mi
|
#768 of 825
|
Score: 31.1
Improved 40 spots from last year
-27.1 below state avg
279 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades K-06
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
1.4 mi
|
#24 of 25
|
Score: 20.4
Improved 363 spots from last year
-37.8 below state avg
80 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-12
Middle Schools
10 schools
Middle School Academy
0.2 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.1 mi
|
#4 of 16
|
Score: 42.5
Improved 187 spots from last year
-15.7 below state avg
1,225 students
Diverse
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.2 mi
|
#349 of 352
|
Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students
Diverse
Grades 03-08
Dearborn Middle School
2.5 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
2.6 mi
Grades 05-08
Nativity Prep School
2.8 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
3.1 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.2 mi
|
#266 of 352
|
Score: 35.0
Improved 19 spots from last year
-23.2 below state avg
458 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
UP Academy
0.2 mi
McCormack Middle
1.3 mi
High Schools
10 schools
C
Quincy Upper School
1.1 mi
|
#279 of 346
|
Score: 44.4
Dropped 7 spots from last year
-13.8 below state avg
575 students
Very Diverse
12 sports
• 208 athletes
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
Cathedral High School
1.1 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
1.3 mi
|
#20 of 25
|
Score: 29.1
Improved 345 spots from last year
-29.1 below state avg
584 students
Diverse
8 sports
• 128 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.7 mi
|
#13 of 25
|
Score: 33.4
Improved 356 spots from last year
-24.8 below state avg
565 students
Moderate
10 sports
• 242 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
Newman School
2.0 mi
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
2.1 mi
|
#90 of 346
|
Score: 61.6
Improved 94 spots from last year
+3.4 above state avg
1,518 students
Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.2 mi
|
#2 of 25
|
Score: 64.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+6.7 above state avg
1,669 students
Very Diverse
17 sports
• 1,298 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
2.6 mi
|
#20 of 346
|
Score: 73.7
Improved 60 spots from last year
+15.5 above state avg
2,382 students
Very Diverse
18 sports
• 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
D
Charlestown High School
3.1 mi
|
#319 of 346
|
Score: 32.9
Improved 52 spots from last year
-25.4 below state avg
646 students
Diverse
11 sports
• 488 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
3.2 mi
Grades 06-09
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Neighborhood
South Boston
242 W 5th St # 3, Boston MA 02127
Boston, MA 02127
Listing Information
Listing Office
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Office Phone
617-375-6900
Agent MLS ID
CN220214
Office MLS ID
BB5919
Listing Data Updated
May 7, 2021 8:32 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.
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