5 Ellery, Boston MA 02127

Boston, MA 02127 • South Boston
$1,499,000
$1,399,000
Est. $8,783/month
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8
Beds
3
Baths
2,823
Sq Ft
$496
Price/Sq Ft
0.04
Acres
1905
Year Built
20
Days on Market
For Sale Price Drop -$100,000 Listed Sep 16, 2026 • MLS# 73578536 Copied! • Updated Oct 6, 2026

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About this home

Positioned in one of South Boston’s most transit-oriented locations. This 3 Decker offers investors a rare opportunity to acquire a renovated, income-producing rental property in an established rental location while gaining exposure to the significant redevelopment and appreciation surrounding the Dorchester Avenue corridor. Which will bring millions of square feet to this emerging market. Transit Score 100/100, Walk Score 90/100. This property is on the red line train & 2 minutes from 93 North/South and the Mass Pike.

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Property History

Market Insights

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Price Changes
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Price Range

Property Timeline

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Price Reduced
Oct 5, 2026
$1,399,000 $100,000 (-6.67%)
From $1,499,000 to $1,399,000 (-6.7%)
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Listed for Sale
Sep 16, 2026
$1,499,000
Original listing
Agent: Jim Fitzgerald Office: RE/MAX Realty Plus

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $18,105 $1,460,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$18,105
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$1,460,100

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Income
Style 3 Family
Year Built 1905
Living Area 2,823 sq ft
Lot Size 0.04 acres
Stories 3
Bedrooms 8
Full Baths 3
Total Rooms 15

Investment Metrics

Units 3
Unit 1 Rent — · Y
Unit 2 Rent — · Y
Unit 3 Rent — · N
Gross Income $108,000
Net Operating Income $108,000
Cap Rate 7.72%
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
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $18,105
Assessed Value $1,460,100
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Down Payment Resource Eligible
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 20 days

Property Overview

Property Type
3 Family
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1905
Bedrooms
8
Full Bathrooms
3
Living Area
2,823 sq ft
Total Rooms
15
Stories
3
Levels
3

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Foundation: Other
Stories: 3

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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

3 schools
B
Excel Academy Charter School
0.4 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
Perkins Elementary
0.4 mi
F
Clap Elementary School
0.5 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
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
Middle School Academy
0.5 mi
UP Academy
0.5 mi
McCormack Middle
1.2 mi
H

High Schools

3 schools
F
Boston Collaborative High School
0.5 mi | #389 of 346 | Score: 22.8
Same rank as last year
282 students Diverse
Grades 09-12
Excel High
0.7 mi
F
Excel High School
0.7 mi | #332 of 346 | Score: 26.4
Improved 36 spots from last year
-31.8 below state avg
90 students Very Diverse
11 sports • 241 athletes
High Graduation Rate Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 10-12
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Property Tax $1,509
Homeowners Insurance $200
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Neighborhood

South Boston

5 Ellery, Boston MA 02127

Boston, MA 02127

Listing Information

Listing Agent Jim Fitzgerald
Listing Office RE/MAX Realty Plus
Office Phone 617-268-5100
Agent MLS ID NA900671
Office MLS ID NA9246
Listing Data Updated Oct 6, 2026 3:30 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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