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242 W 5th St # 3, Boston MA 02127

Boston, MA 02127 • South Boston
$750,000
Est. $4,694/month
2
Beds
2
Baths
872
Sq Ft
$860
Price/Sq Ft
1890
Year Built
Condominium
Type
69
Days on Market
Closed Listed Dec 10, 2025 • MLS# 73461188 Copied!

About this home

Penthouse-level 2 bed / 2 bath in the heart of Southie is not to be missed! Relax and entertain with ease in this updated ~900 sqft condo boasting an open floor plan, modern finishes, private outdoor space, common maintenance-free yard and roof rights. Featuring an open kitchen & living with access to massive private deck that makes for an amazing entertaining space. The upscale kitchen features quartz countertops, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a breakfast bar for prep & dining. The sunny front-facing primary bedroom offers an en suite bath with huge tiled shower, and excellent closet storage. The second bedroom works great as a guest room, office, or nursery - already outfitted with a convenient murphy bed. Central A/C, in-unit laundry, exclusive basement storage, and a pet-friendly association. This A+ location is set minutes from Broadway T, Southie’s best bars & restaurants, shops, the Seaport, parks & the beach.

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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

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $775,000
Final Sale Price: $750,000
Difference: $25,000 (-3.2%)
Performance Metrics
96.8%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
69
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $889
Sale $/sq ft: $860
This property sold for $860 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 3.2% below the original asking price.

The property spent 69 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
$860/sq ft
Area Average
$330/sq ft
Difference
+160.4%

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

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 Central
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Third Floor, In Unit
Features Entrance Foyer

Exterior

Construction Stone
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features Porch, Deck, Fenced Yard
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch Porch, Deck

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Electric Dryer

Financial

Annual Tax $5,700
Assessed Value $749,700

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Third Floor, In Unit
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1890
Effective Year (Renovated): 2016
Structure Type: Townhouse
Exterior Materials: Stone
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Fenced Yard
Patio & Porch: Porch, Deck
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Location

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Neighborhood

South Boston

242 W 5th St # 3, Boston MA 02127

Boston, MA 02127

Walkability

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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
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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Property History

Market Insights

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Price Changes
3.2%
Price Range
72
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

✓
Sold
Mar 26, 2026
$750,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 72
📋
Status: Active under contract
Feb 12, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
⏳
Pending Sale
Feb 11, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
↓
Price Reduced
Jan 30, 2026
$770,000 $5,000 (-0.65%)
From $775,000 to $770,000 (-0.7%)
🏠
Listed for Sale
Dec 10, 2025
$770,000
Original listing
Agent: The Rasner Group Office: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
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Listed for Sale
Dec 10, 2025
$775,000
Original listing
Agent: The Rasner Group Office: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Feb 12, 2026 Status: Active under contract $0 —
Jan 30, 2026 Price Changed $770,000 -$5,000
Dec 10, 2025 New Listing Added $770,000 —
Dec 10, 2025 New Listing Added $775,000 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
69 days
Price per Sq Ft
$860

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $5,700 $749,700

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,700
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$227
Monthly
Assessed Value
$749,700

Listing Information

Listing Agent The Rasner Group
Listing Office Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Agent MLS ID TM313812
Office MLS ID BB5522
Listing Data Updated Mar 26, 2026 10:50 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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