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271 W 5th St, Boston MA 02127

Boston, MA 02127 • South Boston
$675,000
6
Beds
2
Baths
2,285
Sq Ft
$295
Price/Sq Ft
0.03
Acres
1890
Year Built
23
Days on Market
Closed Listed Oct 11, 2017 • MLS# 72241059 Copied! • Updated Dec 19, 2017

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $699,000
Final Sale Price: $675,000
Difference: $24,000 (-3.4%)
Performance Metrics
96.6%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
23
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $306
Sale $/sq ft: $295
This property sold for $295 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 3.4% below the original asking price.

With only 23 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 26 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$295/sq ft
Area Average
$171/sq ft
Difference
+72.6%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

About this home

Location..Location...with lots of potential. This single family blocks from West Broadway offers 4 levels of living with rear deck and yard. Property is in need of TLC but great opportunities for investors or individuals wanting to live in South Boston. Property is being sold "as is" but recent updates include renovated bath in 2015, new roof in 2010, new siding 2006 and basement has 12' ceilings.

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Property History

Market Insights

66.5%
Price Range
25
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73481412
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Mar 2, 2026
$1,999,000
MLS #73481412 - Active
Previous Transaction - MLS #73089451
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Jun 2, 2023
$2,017,500
MLS #73089451
Sold
Dec 19, 2017
$675,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 25
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Listed for Sale
Oct 11, 2017
$699,000
Original listing
Agent: Jennifer Reidy Office: Seaport Realty Group

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2017 $6,275 $592,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,275
Tax Year 2017
Assessed Value
$592,500

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1890
Living Area 2,285 sq ft
Lot Size 0.03 acres
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 11

Interior

Heating Forced Air
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features None
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $6,275
Assessed Value $592,500
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Buyer To Perform All Due Diligence. All Offers Must Include Property Is Being Sold In As In Condition. Currently, This Homes Has Two Kitchen Areas.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 25 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1890
Bedrooms
6
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
2,285 sq ft
Total Rooms
11
Levels
Multi/Split

Room Details

Other Floor

Bathroom1
Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Living Room
Bathroom3
Master Bedroom
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1890
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Other
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:
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
0.9 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
0.1 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
3.0 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
0.1 mi
McCormack Middle
1.2 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Cathedral High School
1.1 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
1.7 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
2.2 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
Meridian Academy
3.2 mi
Grades 06-09
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
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Neighborhood

South Boston

271 W 5th St, Boston MA 02127

Boston, MA 02127

Listing Information

Listing Agent Jennifer Reidy
Listing Office Seaport Realty Group
Office Phone 617-464-7320
Agent MLS ID A8000723
Office MLS ID BB9614
Listing Data Updated Dec 19, 2017 5:52 PM EST
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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