271 W 5th St, Boston MA 02127
Boston, MA 02127
$2,017,500
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$2,050,000
Final Sale Price:
$2,017,500
Difference:
$32,500 (-1.6%)
Performance Metrics
98.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
10
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$674
Sale $/sq ft:
$663
This property sold for $663 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 1.6% below the original asking price.
With only 10 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
About this home
Centrally located in the heart of South Boston and 0.7 miles to Broadway Station and Andrew Station, the Property offers the rare opportunity to acquire an outstanding, turnkey core asset in an incredible urban-infill location in one of the strongest real estate markets in the country. The Property consists of a extensively renovated three-story building containing two units with one (1) 5-Bedroom/2-Bathroom unit and one (1) 4-Bedroom/2-Bathroom unit with 3,043 square feet of living area in 3,382 gross square feet on a 0.03-acre parcel. The Property is fully leased (with all units rented until 8/31/24) and has undergone a comprehensive renovation featuring condo quality finishes including new kitchens and bathrooms with modern amenities, new forced hot air heating and central air conditioning systems, tankless, Navien on-demand hot water systems, upgraded electrical service and new flooring throughout. First Tours - Friday - 12-4pm - By Appt. Only.
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Property History
Market Insights
67.1%
Price Range
11
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73481412
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Mar 2, 2026
$1,999,000
MLS #73481412 - Active
Sold
Jun 2, 2023
$2,017,500
Property sold
Days on Market: 11
Listed for Sale
Mar 20, 2023
$2,050,000
Original listing
Agent: John Pentore
Office: Horvath & Tremblay
Previous Transaction - MLS #72241059
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Dec 19, 2017
$675,000
MLS #72241059
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/02/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $1,999,000 | - | - | MLS #73481412 - Active |
| 06/02/2023 | ✓ Sold | $2,017,500 | - | - | Property sold |
| 03/20/2023 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $2,050,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 12/19/2017 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $675,000 | - | - | MLS #72241059 |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $13,658 | $1,260,100 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$13,658
Tax Year 2023
Assessed Value
$1,260,100
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential Income
Style
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Year Built
1890
Living Area
3,043 sq ft
Lot Size
0.03 acres
Bedrooms
9
Full Baths
4
Total Rooms
13
Investment Metrics
Units
2
Unit 1 Rent
$6,100/mo · Y
Unit 2 Rent
$5,700/mo · Y
Total Monthly Rent
$11,800/mo
Gross Income
$141,600
Net Operating Income
$114,761
Operating Expenses
$26,839
Cap Rate
5.60%
Interior
Heating
None
Cooling
None
Flooring
None
Appliances
None
Fireplace
None
Basement
Partial, Finished, Walk-out Access
Laundry
None
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Deck - Wood
Parking
Features
Other
Utilities
Electric
Individually Metered
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$13,658
Assessed Value
$1,260,100
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Sq Ft Source
Other
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
11 days
Property Overview
Property Type
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1890
Bedrooms
9
Full Bathrooms
4
Living Area
3,043 sq ft
Total Rooms
13
Stories
4
Levels
4
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchDeck - Wood
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:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Partial, Finished, Walk-Out Access
Laundry:
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1890
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Foundation:
Concrete Perimeter
Stories:
4
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Natural Gas
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Deck - Wood
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Other
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Parking Features:
Other
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
0.3 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
0.5 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
0.9 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
Saint John Paul II Academy - Columbia
1.1 mi
Grades PK-08
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
F
Blackstone Elementary School
1.3 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
1.3 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
0.1 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
2.9 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
3.0 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
0.1 mi
McCormack Middle
1.2 mi
High Schools
10 schools
Cathedral High School
1.1 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
1.2 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
1.2 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
2.1 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
2.7 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
Meridian Academy
3.2 mi
Grades 06-09
D
Charlestown High School
3.2 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
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Neighborhood
271 W 5th St, Boston MA 02127
Boston, MA 02127
Listing Information
Listing Office
Horvath & Tremblay
Office Phone
781-776-4000
Agent MLS ID
CN212669
Office MLS ID
AN2723
Listing Data Updated
Jun 5, 2023 11:08 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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