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278 W Fifth St # 1, Boston MA 02127

Boston, MA 02127 • South Boston
$5,800/mo
2
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,595
Sq Ft
9,999
Lot Sq Ft
2018
Year Built
1
Parking
385
Days on Market
Active Listed Jun 19, 2025 • MLS# 73394108 Copied! • Updated Jul 31, 2025

About this home

FURNISHED SHORT-TERM WINTER RENTAL. Beautiful two-level condo located in the heart of Southie. Enter into an open concept kitchen, dining, and living area with gas fireplace, chef's kitchen equipped with a 36" Subzero fridge, 36" Wolf Range, microwave drawer, large island with wine fridge, and Asko dishwasher. Also on the main level you will find a half bath, washer/dryer, and the first bedroom equipped with an ensuite bath and sliding doors to the private deck/patio. Upstairs you will find the second bedroom with large walk-in closet and second full ensuite bathroom. One garage parking space & ALL utilities (gas, electric, wifi) included.

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Property History

Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Sale
Jun 19, 2025
$5,800
Original listing
Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
Tax history not available

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Attached (Townhouse/Rowhouse/Duplex)
Year Built 2018
Living Area 1,595 sq ft
Lot Size 9,999 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Rental Details

Available Dec 1, 2025
Lease Term Short Term Lease,Term of Rental(5-6)
Rent Includes Heat, Hot Water, Electricity, Gas, Water, Sewer, Trash Collection, Furnishings (see Remarks), Air Conditioning, Laundry Facilities, Parking, Internet
Security Deposit $2,900
Required First MonthDepositReferences
Heating Natural Gas, Central, Forced Air
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement None
Laundry Second Floor, In Unit
Features None
Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Deck - Composite, Patio - Enclosed
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Composite, Patio - Enclosed
Features None
Total Spaces 1

Utilities

Electric None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

Building & Pet Policy

HOA Yes
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Possession Flex
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Unit/Building 1
Sq Ft Source Owner
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 42 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Attached (Townhouse/Rowhouse/Duplex)
Listing Type
For Rent
Year Built
2018
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,595 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Entry Level
2

Room Details

Second Floor

Bathroom1
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Living Room

Third Floor

Bathroom3
Master Bedroom

Other Floor

Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom
Yes

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry: Second Floor, In Unit
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 2018
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas, Central, Forced Air
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck - Composite, Patio - Enclosed
Patio & Porch: Deck - Composite, Patio - Enclosed
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features:

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, T-Station
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
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
St. Peter Academy School
0.1 mi
Grades PK-08
F
Condon K-8 School
0.3 mi | #345 of 352 | Score: 24.6
Improved 13 spots from last year
-33.6 below state avg
518 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
F
Tynan Elementary School
0.5 mi | #816 of 824 | Score: 24.8
Dropped 94 spots from last year
-33.5 below state avg
227 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
B
Excel Academy Charter School
0.9 mi | #155 of 346 | Score: 54.9
Improved 160 spots from last year
-3.3 below state avg
1,379 students Moderate
High Graduation Rate Rising School
Grades 05-12
F
Clap Elementary School
1.0 mi | #808 of 824 | Score: 26.3
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-31.9 below state avg
140 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
Saint John Paul II Academy - Columbia
1.1 mi
Grades PK-08
B
Boston Collegiate Charter School
1.1 mi | #167 of 346 | Score: 53.7
Improved 31 spots from last year
-4.5 below state avg
708 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 05-12
F
Blackstone Elementary School
1.3 mi | #809 of 824 | Score: 26.3
Improved 12 spots from last year
-31.9 below state avg
582 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
D
Dever Elementary School
1.3 mi | #752 of 824 | Score: 32.4
Improved 56 spots from last year
-25.9 below state avg
445 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades K-06
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
1.4 mi | #24 of 25 | Score: 20.2
Improved 363 spots from last year
-38.1 below state avg
125 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
M

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: 41.9
Improved 187 spots from last year
-16.3 below state avg
1,126 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.2 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Dearborn Middle School
2.5 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
2.6 mi
Grades 05-08
Nativity Prep School
2.9 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
3.1 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.2 mi | #265 of 352 | Score: 34.9
Improved 20 spots from last year
-23.3 below state avg
477 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
UP Academy
0.2 mi
McCormack Middle
1.2 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Cathedral High School
1.2 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
1.2 mi | #268 of 346 | Score: 44.6
Improved 4 spots from last year
-13.6 below state avg
557 students Very Diverse
12 sports • 208 athletes
High Graduation Rate Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
1.2 mi | #19 of 25 | Score: 27.6
Improved 346 spots from last year
-30.6 below state avg
604 students Diverse
8 sports • 128 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.8 mi | #13 of 25 | Score: 31.7
Improved 356 spots from last year
-26.6 below state avg
565 students Diverse
10 sports • 242 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
Newman School
2.1 mi
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
2.1 mi | #90 of 346 | Score: 61.1
Improved 94 spots from last year
+2.9 above state avg
1,509 students Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.3 mi | #2 of 25 | Score: 63.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+5.7 above state avg
1,693 students Very Diverse
17 sports • 1,298 athletes
High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
2.7 mi | #19 of 346 | Score: 73.3
Improved 61 spots from last year
+15.1 above state avg
2,424 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
3.2 mi | #322 of 346 | Score: 31.0
Improved 49 spots from last year
-27.2 below state avg
754 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

278 W Fifth St # 1, Boston MA 02127

Boston, MA 02127

Listing Information

Listing Agent Amanda Vogel
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Office Phone 617-242-0025
Agent MLS ID CN250911
Office MLS ID AN6194
Listing Data Updated Jul 31, 2025 9:01 PM 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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