562 E 5th St, Boston MA 02127
Boston, MA 02127
$1,499,999
Est. $8,781/month
About this home
Unbelievable and rare opportunity for countless development opportunities. Single family home on massive 5300 square foot lot. Home has solid bones and can be renovated and sold or lived in with instant equity. Highest and best use is likely to utilize the full extent of the MASSIVE LOT. Land like this in Southie rarely comes around anymore. Buyers to do their own due diligence. Offers likely to be reviewed Tuesday pending attorney approval of trust related incidentals expected to be tied up this week.
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Property History
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Listed for Sale
Jun 28, 2024
$1,499,999
Original listing
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/28/2024 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $1,499,999 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,949 | $1,096,200 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$11,949
Tax Year 2024
Assessed Value
$1,096,200
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1860
Living Area
1,551 sq ft
Lot Size
0.12 acres
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
7
Interior
Heating
Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Flooring
Hardwood
Appliances
Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
1
Basement
None
Laundry
Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
Walk-up Attic, Internet Available - Broadband, High Speed Internet, Internet Available - Satellite
Exterior
Construction
Conventional (2x4-2x6)
Architecture
Colonial
Roof
Asphalt/composition Shingles
Features
Rain Gutters
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
Fenced/enclosed
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Features
Off Street, Tandem, Paved
Total Spaces
3
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Electric Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Financial
Annual Tax
$11,949
Assessed Value
$1,096,200
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Offer Acceptance Dependent On Approval Of Trustees Attorney And Their Completion Of Agreement Emancipating Them From Actions Of Prior Trustee. Expected Completion This Week. Buyer To Do Own Do Diligence. Seller Reserves The Right To Accept An Offer At Any Time.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
House Color
Blue
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
46 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1860
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,551 sq ft
Total Rooms
7
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
1,551 sq ft above grade
Display Options
Room Markers
KKitchen (1)
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
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:
Hardwood
Appliances:
Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Walk-up Attic, Internet Available - Broadband, High Speed Internet, Internet Available - Satellite
Windows:
Insulated Windows
Basement:
Laundry:
Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Colonial
Year Built:
1860
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Conventional (2x4-2x6)
Roof:
Asphalt/Composition Shingles
Foundation:
Granite
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Forced Air, Oil
Cooling:
Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Rain Gutters
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Fenced/Enclosed
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Level
Road Surface:
Paved
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
3
Parking Features:
Off Street, Tandem, Paved
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities:
Sidewalks
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
|
#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
St. Peter Academy School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
F
Condon K-8 School
0.8 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
D
Dever Elementary School
1.2 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
F
Clap Elementary School
1.3 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
1.4 mi
Grades PK-08
B
Excel Academy Charter School
1.4 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
B
Boston Collegiate Charter School
1.5 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
C-
Everett Elementary School
1.8 mi
|
#728 of 824
|
Score: 33.7
Dropped 53 spots from last year
-24.5 below state avg
288 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
F
Blackstone Elementary School
1.8 mi
|
#809 of 824
|
Score: 26.3
Improved 12 spots from last year
-31.9 below state avg
582 students
Moderate
Grades PK-06
Middle Schools
10 schools
Middle School Academy
0.6 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.4 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
2.7 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
2.9 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
3.0 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
3.2 mi
Grades 05-08
Nativity Prep School
3.4 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.6 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
0.6 mi
McCormack Middle
1.1 mi
High Schools
10 schools
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
C
Quincy Upper School
1.6 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
Cathedral High School
1.7 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
2.3 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
2.6 mi
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
2.7 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
2.7 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
3.3 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
C-
East Boston High School
3.3 mi
|
#305 of 346
|
Score: 37.3
Improved 31 spots from last year
-20.9 below state avg
1,252 students
Less Diverse
14 sports
• 584 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
D
Charlestown High School
3.4 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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562 E 5th St, Boston MA 02127
Boston, MA 02127
Listing Information
Listing Office
Dream Realty
Office Phone
617-302-2311
Agent MLS ID
CN222781
Office MLS ID
A95641
Listing Data Updated
Sep 1, 2025 8:59 PM EDT
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