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242 W 5th St # 3, Boston MA 02127

Boston, MA 02127 • South Boston
$725,000
2
Beds
2
Baths
872
Sq Ft
$831
Price/Sq Ft
1890
Year Built
56
Days on Market
Closed Listed Jan 20, 2021 • MLS# 72777034 Copied! • Updated May 7, 2021

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.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 50 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$831/sq ft
Area Average
$83/sq ft
Difference
+896.0%

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

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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Property History

Market Insights

3.3%
Price Range
67
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73461188
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
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

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
Features None
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
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
Seller Disclosures Deck Photo Is Of Unit 2 Deck And Has Been Virtually Staged. 2nd Bedroom Has Been Virtually Staged With Bed.
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
For Sale
Year Built
1890
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
872 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
3

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: Y
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1890
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

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:
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
0.2 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
0.6 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
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
Saint John Paul II Academy - Columbia
1.1 mi
Grades PK-08
F
Blackstone Elementary School
1.2 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
1.4 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
2.8 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
1.3 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
C
Quincy Upper School
1.1 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
Cathedral High School
1.1 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
1.3 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
2.0 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
2.6 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
3.1 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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South Boston

242 W 5th St # 3, Boston MA 02127

Boston, MA 02127

Listing Information

Listing Agent Mary Driscoll
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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