Dimensions14 x 11
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelThird
519 E 5th Street, Boston MA 02127
Boston, MA 02127 • South Boston
$1,225,000
Est. $7,163/month
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20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5%, and $200/month estimated insurance.
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About this home
Welcome to this beautifully updated single-family home in the heart of South Boston, offering the space, flexibility, and location buyers are looking for. With 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and a walk-out basement ready to be finished, this townhouse-style home offers plenty of room to live, work, relax, and entertain. The main level features soaring ceilings, a spacious living room, and a bright, updated eat-in kitchen with a center island and stainless steel appliances. Just off the kitchen, the rear deck provides the perfect spot for morning coffee, summer dinners, or gathering with friends. Upstairs, the second floor offers two generously sized bedrooms, an updated full bathroom, and a dedicated laundry area for added convenience. The third floor includes two additional bedrooms, a fully updated full bathroom, and a separate half bath. Beautiful hardwood floors run throughout the home, adding warmth and character to the space. The walk-out basement offers an exciting opportunity to create even more living space, a home office, gym, playroom, or whatever best fits your needs. Newer furnace Enjoy all that South Boston has to offer, with the beach, public parks, Castle Island, and public transportation just blocks away. The Seaport, Logan Airport, and major highways including I-90 and I-93 are also easily accessible. A wonderful opportunity to own a spacious, updated single-family home in one of Boston’s most vibrant and sought-after neighborhoods.
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Property History
Property Timeline
Listed for Sale
Sep 9, 2026
$1,225,000
Original listing
Agent: Mary Kelly
Office: Century 21 Property Central Inc.
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/09/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $1,225,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,230 | $797,100 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$9,230
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$797,100
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1890
Living Area
1,400 sq ft
Lot Size
0.02 acres
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
6
Interior
Heating
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Flooring
Tile, Hardwood
Appliances
Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
None
Basement
Full, Walk-out Access, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry
Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
Other (see Remarks)
Roof
None
Features
Porch - Enclosed, Deck
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Porch - Enclosed, Deck
Parking
Features
On Street
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Financial
Annual Tax
$9,230
Assessed Value
$797,100
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Lead Paint
Unknown
Seller Disclosures
Seller Has Not Lived In The Property For Several Years.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Sq Ft Source
Other
Sq Ft Disclosures
Approx .sq footage
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1890
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,400 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
1,400 sq ft above grade
Dimensions13 x 11
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelThird
Dimensions8 x 7
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
LevelThird
Dimensions11 x 7
FeaturesBathroom - Half
LevelThird
Dimensions12 x 11
FeaturesCathedral Ceiling(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
Dimensions8 x 7
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
LevelSecond
Dimensions12 x 11
FeaturesCeiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
Dimensions18 x 13
FeaturesCeiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Recessed Lighting, Gas Stove, Peninsula
LevelFirst
Dimensions12 x 12
FeaturesCeiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
LevelFirst
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPorch - Enclosed, Deck
Room Markers
OOffice (1)
KKitchen (1)
BRBedroom (5)
BABathroom (4)
DDining (1)
LLiving (2)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Tile, Hardwood
Appliances:
Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Full, Walk-Out Access, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry:
Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Other (See Remarks)
Year Built:
1890
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Brick/Mortar, Other
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating Zones:
1
Cooling:
None
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Porch - Enclosed, Deck
Patio & Porch:
Porch - Enclosed, Deck
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Other
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Parking Features:
On Street
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
Elementary Schools
10 schools
F
Tynan Elementary School
< 0.1 mi
|
#819 of 825
|
Score: 24.7
Dropped 97 spots from last year
-33.5 below state avg
218 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
St. Peter Academy School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-08
F
Condon K-8 School
0.7 mi
|
#347 of 352
|
Score: 24.2
Improved 11 spots from last year
-34 below state avg
448 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
D
Dever Elementary School
1.2 mi
|
#768 of 825
|
Score: 31.1
Improved 40 spots from last year
-27.1 below state avg
279 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades K-06
F
Clap Elementary School
1.2 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
Saint John Paul II Academy - Columbia
1.3 mi
Grades PK-08
B
Excel Academy Charter School
1.3 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
B
Boston Collegiate Charter School
1.4 mi
|
#154 of 346
|
Score: 55.7
Improved 44 spots from last year
-2.5 below state avg
688 students
Diverse
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Diverse Student Body
Grades 05-12
C-
Everett Elementary School
1.7 mi
|
#733 of 825
|
Score: 33.5
Dropped 58 spots from last year
-24.8 below state avg
283 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
F
Blackstone Elementary School
1.7 mi
|
#808 of 825
|
Score: 26.2
Improved 13 spots from last year
-32 below state avg
572 students
Moderate
Grades PK-06
Middle Schools
10 schools
Middle School Academy
0.6 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.3 mi
|
#4 of 16
|
Score: 42.5
Improved 187 spots from last year
-15.7 below state avg
1,225 students
Diverse
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.6 mi
|
#349 of 352
|
Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students
Diverse
Grades 03-08
Dearborn Middle School
2.8 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
2.9 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
3.1 mi
Grades 05-08
Nativity Prep School
3.3 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.5 mi
|
#266 of 352
|
Score: 35.0
Improved 19 spots from last year
-23.2 below state avg
458 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
UP Academy
0.6 mi
McCormack Middle
1.1 mi
High Schools
10 schools
C
Ruth Batson Academy
1.1 mi
|
#20 of 25
|
Score: 29.1
Improved 345 spots from last year
-29.1 below state avg
584 students
Diverse
8 sports
• 128 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
1.6 mi
|
#279 of 346
|
Score: 44.4
Dropped 7 spots from last year
-13.8 below state avg
575 students
Very Diverse
12 sports
• 208 athletes
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
Cathedral High School
1.6 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
2.2 mi
|
#13 of 25
|
Score: 33.4
Improved 356 spots from last year
-24.8 below state avg
565 students
Moderate
10 sports
• 242 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
Newman School
2.5 mi
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
2.6 mi
|
#90 of 346
|
Score: 61.6
Improved 94 spots from last year
+3.4 above state avg
1,518 students
Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.6 mi
|
#2 of 25
|
Score: 64.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+6.7 above state avg
1,669 students
Very Diverse
17 sports
• 1,298 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
3.2 mi
|
#20 of 346
|
Score: 73.7
Improved 60 spots from last year
+15.5 above state avg
2,382 students
Very Diverse
18 sports
• 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
C-
East Boston High School
3.3 mi
|
#300 of 346
|
Score: 38.2
Improved 36 spots from last year
-20 below state avg
1,181 students
Moderate
14 sports
• 584 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
D
Charlestown High School
3.4 mi
|
#319 of 346
|
Score: 32.9
Improved 52 spots from last year
-25.4 below state avg
646 students
Diverse
11 sports
• 488 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood
South Boston
519 E 5th Street, Boston MA 02127
Boston, MA 02127
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Mary Kelly
Listing Office
Century 21 Property Central Inc.
Office Phone
781-435-1406
Agent MLS ID
B8000710
Office MLS ID
AN7768
Listing Data Updated
Sep 9, 2026 1:04 PM EDT
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