Exceptional opportunity for investors, developers, or owner-occupants in the heart of South Boston! 656 East 5th Street is a well-maintained 3-family home offering 2,873 sq ft of living space with flexible use potential. The property features a renovated 1-bed/1-bath on the 1st floor, a spacious 1-bed/1-bath with walk-in closet, updated kitchen, and pantry on the 2nd, and a 3-bed/1-bath on the 3rd floor with hardwood floors and a large updated kitchen. Enjoy 3 off-street parking spaces, a private backyard green space, and a recently updated roof. Located steps from East & West Broadway’s restaurants, shops, and bars, and just minutes to Castle Island, M Street Beach, Pleasure Bay, and the Seaport. Easy MBTA and highway access, close to public and private schools, gyms, and weekend recreation. Perfect for maximizing rental income, condo conversion, or multi-generational living in one of Boston’s most vibrant and growing neighborhoods.
This property is listed by Daniel Martini from In REM Real Estate Inc.
MLS Status | Pending |
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Price | $ 1,595,000 |
Living Area | 2,841.00 ft2 |
Bedrooms | 4 |
Total Rooms | 7 |
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Listing MLS ID | 73421081 |
Days on Market | 15 |
Bathrooms | 3.5 |
Bedrooms | 4 |
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Full Bathrooms | 3 |
Half Bathrooms | 1 |
Cooling | |
Heating | |
Uncovered Parking | 3 |
Garage Parking | 0 |
Water View | No |
Unit Level |
Common Walls | |
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Laundry Features | |
Lead Paint | Unknown |
Outdoor Space Available | |
Living Area Includes Basement | Full,Concrete,Unfinished |
Patio And Porch Features | Patio |
Parking Features | Paved Drive,Off Street,On Street,Driveway,Paved |
Waterview Features | |
Flooring | Tile,Carpet,Hardwood |
Building Name | |
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Units in Building | 3 |
Pets Allowed | |
Association Amenities | |
Pool Features | |
Waterfront Features | Beach Access,Bay,Harbor,Ocean,Walk to,1/10 to 3/10 To Beach,Beach Ownership(Public) |
Association Fee Includes | |
Construction Materials | Frame |
Year Built | 1900 |
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Security Features | |
Sewer | Public Sewer |
Spa Features | |
Structure Type | |
Water Source | Public |
Basement | Full,Concrete,Unfinished |
Roof | Shingle,Rubber |
Community Features | Public Transportation,Shopping,Tennis Court(s),Park,Walk/Jog Trails,Medical Facility,Laundromat,Bike Path,Highway Access,House of Worship,Marina,Private School,Public School,T-Station,University |
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Disclosures | Listing agent is part owner of Property to be sold as is. Buyer and buyer's agent to perform all due diligence. |
Last Updated | September 6, 2025 at 02:00am |
Building Area Source | Public Records |
MLS PIN Page | |
Parcel Number | 1413930 |
Original List Price | 1595000 |
Listing Office | in rem real estate inc. |
Tax Annual Amount | 16467 |
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Tax Assessed Value | 1442000 |
Tax Book Number | 7311 |
Tax Year | 2025 |
Year Built Details | Actual |
Year Built Source | Public Records |
Zoning | R3 |
Listing Agent | daniel martini |
656 East 5th St, Boston MA 02127 | © 2024 DOUGLAS ELLIMAN REAL ESTATE. ALL MATERIAL PRESENTED HEREIN IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. WHILE THIS INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT, IT IS REPRESENTED SUBJECT TO ERRORS, OMISSIONS, CHANGES OR WITHDRAWAL WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL PROPERTY INFORMATION, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO SQUARE FOOTAGE, ROOM COUNT, NUMBER OF BEDROOMS AND THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN PROPERTY LISTINGS ARE DEEMED RELIABLE, BUT SHOULD BE VERIFIED BY YOUR OWN ATTORNEY, ARCHITECT OR ZONING EXPERT. THE NUMBER OF BEDROOMS LISTED ABOVE IS NOT A LEGAL CONCLUSION. EACH PERSON SHOULD CONSULT WITH HIS/HER OWN ATTORNEY, ARCHITECT OR ZONING EXPERT TO MAKE A DETERMINATION AS TO THE NUMBER OF ROOMS IN THE UNIT THAT MAY BE LEGALLY USED AS A BEDROOM. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY.
$ 1,595,000
Status: Pending
656 East 5th St, Boston MA 02127, Boston, , Suffolk 02127
Country: US
MLS #: 73421081
Type: 3 Family - 3 Units Up/Down /
Action: Residential Income
Year Built: 1900 (Actual, Source: Public Records, Effective: )
Living Area: 2,841.00 ft2 (Total: 2841 Square Feet, Source: Public Records)
Lot Size: 0.06 ft2 (Area: 0.06 Acres, SqFt: 2767)
Total Rooms: 7
Condition:
Availability:
Building Name:
Bedrooms: 4 (Main Level: )
Bathrooms: Total: 3.5 (Full: 3, Half: 1, Decimal: 3.5, Main Level: )
Basement: Full,Concrete,Unfinished
Fireplaces: 0 ()
Flooring: Tile,Carpet,Hardwood
Laundry:
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Door Features: Insulated Doors,Storm Door(s)
Accessibility:
Entry: Level , Location:
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Materials: Frame
Foundation: Stone (Area: )
Roof: Shingle,Rubber
Stories: 4 (4)
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Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer ()
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Electric: 110 Volts (Expense: )
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Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
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Insulation:
Garage Spaces: 0
Covered Spaces: 0
Parking Total: 3
Parking Features: Paved Drive,Off Street,On Street,Driveway,Paved
Pool:
Spa:
Patio/Porch: Patio
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
Lot Features:
View: (, Waterview Y/N: No)
Waterfront: Beach Access,Bay,Harbor,Ocean,Walk to,1/10 to 3/10 To Beach,Beach Ownership(Public)
Road Frontage: ()
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Other Structures: Shed(s),Greenhouse
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Community Features: Public Transportation,Shopping,Tennis Court(s),Park,Walk/Jog Trails,Medical Facility,Laundromat,Bike Path,Highway Access,House of Worship,Marina,Private School,Public School,T-Station,University
Association Fee: ()
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Schools: E: , M: , H:
Zoning: R3 ()
MLS Area: Major: , Minor:
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Exceptional opportunity for investors, developers, or owner-occupants in the heart of South Boston! 656 East 5th Street is a well-maintained 3-family home offering 2,873 sq ft of living space with flexible use potential. The property features a renovated 1-bed/1-bath on the 1st floor, a spacious 1-bed/1-bath with walk-in closet, updated kitchen, and pantry on the 2nd, and a 3-bed/1-bath on the 3rd floor with hardwood floors and a large updated kitchen. Enjoy 3 off-street parking spaces, a private backyard green space, and a recently updated roof. Located steps from East & West Broadway’s restaurants, shops, and bars, and just minutes to Castle Island, M Street Beach, Pleasure Bay, and the Seaport. Easy MBTA and highway access, close to public and private schools, gyms, and weekend recreation. Perfect for maximizing rental income, condo conversion, or multi-generational living in one of Boston’s most vibrant and growing neighborhoods.
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Total Units: 3
Units Owner Occupied:
Unit 1: Beds: 1, Full Baths: 1, Half Baths: 0, Levels: 1, Rent: 0, Lease: N
Unit 2: Beds: 1, Full Baths: 1, Half Baths: 0, Levels: 1, Rent: 0, Lease: N
Unit 3: Beds: 3, Full Baths: 1, Half Baths: 0, Levels: 1, Rent: 0, Lease: N
Unit 4: Beds: , Full Baths: , Half Baths: , Levels: , Rent: , Lease:
Complex Complete:
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Tax Annual Amount: 16467 (Year: 2025)
Tax Assessed Value: 1442000
Tax Block/Lot/Book/Map: / / 7311 /
Parcel Number: 1413930
Special Licenses:
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APOD Available: No
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Total Actual Rent: 0
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Deposit Required: (Security: , First Month: , Last Month: )
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References Required:
Listing Agent: Daniel Martini (MLS ID: A0002593) / Team:
Listing Office: In REM Real Estate Inc. (MLS ID: AN3103)
Agent (Property): 369593
Buyer Agent MLS ID:
Buyer Office MLS ID:
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell,Facilitation/ER w/ Named Exclusion
Listing Contract Date: 2025-08-21
Expiration Date: 1900-01-01
Original List Price: 1595000
Price Per SqFt (List): 561.42
Market Time (Property): 15 (Broker: 15, Prev Broker: 0, Prev Property: 0)
MLS Status: Under Agreement
Possession:
Directions: GPS
Disclosures: Listing agent is part owner of Property to be sold as is. Buyer and buyer's agent to perform all due diligence., Y
Lead Paint: Unknown
Title 5:
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Contingency: Inspection
Special Listing Conditions:
Lender Owned:
Short Sale Lender Approval Required:
Home Warranty Y/N:
Documents Available: (Count: )
Showings Deferral Date:
Open House Flag: 1
Listing Alert: No
Square Feet Disclosures: (Incl. Base: No, Other: )
Master Book/Page: / (Page: 368)
Close Date:
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Anticipated Sold Date: 2025-10-08T04:00:00.000Z
Concessions Amount:
Purchase Contract Date: 2025-08-26
Sold vs Rent:
Property ID: 2362644
Modification Timestamp: September 6, 2025 at 02:00am
Bridge Modification Timestamp: September 6, 2025 at 05:14am
Original Entry Timestamp: August 22, 2025 at 12:33am
Status Change Timestamp: September 6, 2025 at 02:00am
Off Market Date: 2025-09-05
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