191 W 5th St # 1, Boston MA 02127
Boston, MA 02127 • South Boston
$488,500
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$445,000
Final Sale Price:
$488,500
Difference:
+$43,500 (+9.8%)
Performance Metrics
109.8%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
5
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$576
Sale $/sq ft:
$633
This property sold for $633 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 9.8% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.
With only 5 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
About this home
*** Open Houses 3/31 5-6 pm, 4/1 & 2 1-2:30 *** Affordable bi-level condo on the West Side of South Boston! You will love the two spacious bedrooms, inlay hardwood flooring, open concept living room/kitchen with breakfast bar and gas fireplace, stainless steel GE appliances and granite counter tops. Don't miss the large master bedroom on main floor, wall to wall carpeting in second bedroom located on lower level that can also be used as a rec room or office. Exclusive use of deck off the kitchen and semi-private shared backyard. Blocks away from Broadway's shops and restaurants, this condo is perfect for city dwelling at its finest. Close to MBTA bus route 11 and Red Line Broadway T station, commuting into Downtown Boston has never been easier. All appliances included. Pet friendly!
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Property History
Market Insights
99.4%
Price Range
6
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73576704
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Sep 14, 2026
$3,000
MLS #73576704 - Active
Sold
May 8, 2017
$488,500
Property sold
Days on Market: 6
Listed for Sale
Mar 29, 2017
$445,000
Original listing
Agent: Chubb Homes Team
Office: RE/MAX Realty Plus
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/14/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $3,000 | - | - | MLS #73576704 - Active |
| 05/08/2017 | ✓ Sold | $488,500 | - | - | Property sold |
| 03/29/2017 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $445,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $3,894 | $354,000 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$3,894
Tax Year 2016
HOA Fee
$215
Monthly
Assessed Value
$354,000
Facts & Features
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1920
Living Area
772 sq ft
Lot Size
0.02 acres
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
4
Interior
Heating
Baseboard
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Washer/dryer, Range Hood
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
1
Basement
Y
Laundry
None
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
Deck
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Deck
Parking
Features
On Street
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range
Financial
Annual Tax
$3,894
Assessed Value
$354,000
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$215 Monthly
Fee Includes
Water, Insurance
Amenities
Storage
Optional Fee Includes
None
Owner-Occupied Units
5
Pets
Yes
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Intercom Is Voice Only, Buzzer Not Connected. Roof Due To Be Replaced In 5 Years, Unknown Cost.
Exclusions
Outdoor Furniture Excluded
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Low-Rise"]
Unit/Building
1
Sq Ft Source
Other
Documents
Unit Deed, Floor Plans, Association Financial Statements, Certificate Of Insurance (4)
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
6 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
772 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
2
Entry Level
1
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
FeaturesNo
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchDeck
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Washer/Dryer, Range Hood
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Y
Laundry:
Security:
Intercom
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1920
Structure Type:
Low-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories:
2
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Baseboard
Cooling:
Central Air
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Deck
Patio & Porch:
Deck
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Parking Features:
On Street
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station
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
0.1 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
0.7 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
0.8 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
F
Blackstone Elementary School
1.1 mi
|
#808 of 825
|
Score: 26.2
Improved 13 spots from last year
-32 below state avg
572 students
Moderate
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
1.2 mi
Grades PK-08
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
1.3 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
C
Hurley K-8 School
1.4 mi
|
#259 of 352
|
Score: 35.7
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-22.5 below state avg
337 students
Moderate
Grades PK-08
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
2.1 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
1.4 mi
High Schools
10 schools
Cathedral High School
1.0 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
1.0 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
C
Ruth Batson Academy
1.4 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
1.9 mi
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
2.0 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
2.5 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
3.1 mi
Grades 06-09
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Neighborhood
South Boston
191 W 5th St # 1, Boston MA 02127
Boston, MA 02127
Listing Information
Listing Office
RE/MAX Realty Plus
Office Phone
617-268-5100
Agent MLS ID
TM321203
Office MLS ID
NA9246
Listing Data Updated
May 9, 2017 12:38 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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