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271 W 5th St, Boston MA 02127

Boston, MA 02127 • South Boston
$2,100,000
Est. $12,305/month
9
Beds
4
Baths
2,285
Sq Ft
$919
Price/Sq Ft
0.03
Acres
1890
Year Built
Multi Family
Type
40
Days on Market
Active Listed Mar 2, 2026 • MLS# 73481412 Copied!

About this home

West Side 2 Family Unit 1 leased for $6,225 to 8/2027 Unit 2 is not renewing so opportunity exists right now for an investment minded buyer to owner occupy starting 9/1/2026. Sought after location near West Broadway and Dorchester St. Two Blocks From Lincoln and Loco on West Broadway. Accessible to Broadway and Andrew on the Redline and MBTA Bus routes 7, 9 ,10 and 11. Each unit is a spacious and modern apartment unit 1 features 5 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, Unit 2 4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms. Both units offer in unit laundry, dishwashers, gas heat and central AC and decks. Income and expense data is available as well as existing leases. Annual Rent is $145,500 making this a 6.9% cap before expenses 5.7% Cap after actual 2025 expenses.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Multi Family
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1890
Bedrooms
9
Full Bathrooms
4
Living Area
2,285 sq ft
Total Rooms
13
Stories
4
Levels
4

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential Income
Style Multi Family
Year Built 1890
Living Area 2,285 sq ft
Lot Size 0.03 acres
Bedrooms 9
Full Baths 4
Total Rooms 13

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Unit Control
Cooling Central Air, Unit Control
Flooring None
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Finished, Walk-out Access
Laundry None
Features Living Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck

Parking

Features On Street

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $17,833
Assessed Value $1,540,000

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Living Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1890
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Rubber
Foundation: Other
Stories: 4

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Unit Control
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: Central Air, Unit Control
Cooling Zones: 2
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: On Street

Location

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Neighborhood

South Boston

271 W 5th St, 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
0.3 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
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
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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Listed for Sale
Mar 2, 2026
$2,100,000
Original listing
Agent: Stephen McCarthy Office: William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Mar 2, 2026 New Listing Added $2,100,000 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
40 days
Price per Sq Ft
$919

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $17,833 $1,540,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$17,833
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$1,540,000

Listing Information

Listing Agent Stephen McCarthy
Listing Office William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Agent MLS ID BB802925
Office MLS ID AC1396
Listing Data Updated Apr 10, 2026 11:02 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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