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223 West 5th Street # 1, Boston MA 02127

Boston, MA 02127 • South Boston
$3,700/mo
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,067
Sq Ft
0
Lot Sq Ft
Apartment
Type
-1
Days on Market
Pending Listed May 8, 2026 • MLS# 73515494 Copied! • Updated May 19, 2026

About this home

Modern 2 bed duplex in the desirable City Side area of Southie. Incredible location just steps from all the shops & restaurants on West Broadway! Updated kitchen with breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, granite counters, and a dishwasher. The living room boasts beautiful exposed brick! Great floor plan with one bedroom & full bathroom on the 1st level, off the living room. The lower garden level has a master bedroom with a full bathroom. Central heat/AC. Private back deck off the first-floor bedroom. Private backyard and shared coin-operated laundry in the basement.

Property History

Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Sale
May 8, 2026
$3,700
Original listing
Agent: Vanessa Ray Office: Paramount Properties

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
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Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Apartment
Living Area 1,067 sq ft
Lot Size 0.00
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 3

Rental Details

Available Available Now
Lease Term Term of Rental(12)
Rent Includes Water, Sewer
Security Deposit $500
Required Last MonthDepositReferencesInsurance
Pets Yes
Pet Policy Dogs OKCats OK
Heating None
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry None
Features None
Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features None

Utilities

Electric None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

Building & Pet Policy

Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Unit/Building 1
Sq Ft Source Owner
Documents None
County Suffolk

Property Overview

Property Type
Apartment
Listing Type
For Rent
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,067 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Entry Level
1

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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
0.8 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
Melvin H. King South End Academy
1.3 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
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
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
2.1 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
Cathedral High School
1.0 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
1.0 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
1.3 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
3.1 mi
Grades 06-09
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Neighborhood

South Boston

223 West 5th Street # 1, Boston MA 02127

Boston, MA 02127

Listing Information

Listing Office Paramount Properties
Office Phone 617-839-8962
Agent MLS ID CT006384
Office MLS ID NB2057
Listing Data Updated May 19, 2026 11:44 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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