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181 West 5th St # 2, Boston MA 02127

Boston, MA 02127
$3,200/mo
3
Beds
1
Baths
780
Sq Ft
999,999
Lot Sq Ft
Condominium
Type
82
Days on Market
Closed Listed May 12, 2023 • MLS# 73110689 Copied! • Updated Jan 15, 2026

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $3,500
Final Sale Price: $3,200
Difference: $300 (-8.6%)
Performance Metrics
91.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
82
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $4
Sale $/sq ft: $4
This property sold for $4 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 8.6% below the original asking price.

The property spent 82 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 50 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$4/sq ft
Area Average
$202/sq ft
Difference
98.0%

This property sold below the area average, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

Cozy, 3 bedroom 1 bathroom apartment on the West Side of South Boston. Close to public transportation... Bedroom sizes differ, small, medium, & large... The unit features hardwood throughout, stainless steel appliances, exclusive full-size laundry in the basement. Also featuring a spacious common roof deck with commanding views of the city. Brokerage fee paid by tenants.

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Property History

Market Insights

Property Timeline

✓
Sold
Aug 3, 2023
Property sold
🏠
Listed for Sale
May 12, 2023
$3,200
Original listing
Agent: SPG Brokerage Office: Sun Property Group

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
Tax history not available

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Condominium
Living Area 780 sq ft
Lot Size 999,999 sq ft
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Rental Details

Available Sep 1, 2023
Lease Term Term of Rental(12)
Rent Includes Hot Water
Security Deposit $3,500
Required First MonthDepositReferencesInsurance
Heating Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry None
Features None
Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Deck - Wood
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Wood
Features None

Utilities

Electric None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

Building & Pet Policy

HOA Yes
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Unit/Building 2
Sq Ft Source Unit Floor Plan
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 83 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Rent
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
780 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Entry Level
3

Room Details

Other Floor

Bathroom1
Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Living Room
Bathroom3
Master Bedroom
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom
No

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck - Wood
Patio & Porch: Deck - Wood
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:
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
F
Condon K-8 School
< 0.1 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
St. Peter Academy School
< 0.1 mi
Grades PK-08
F
Tynan Elementary School
0.7 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
F
Blackstone Elementary School
1.1 mi | #809 of 824 | Score: 26.3
Improved 12 spots from last year
-31.9 below state avg
582 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
B
Boston Collegiate Charter School
1.2 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
1.2 mi
Grades PK-08
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
1.2 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
C
Hurley K-8 School
1.3 mi | #258 of 352 | Score: 35.8
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
335 students Moderate
Grades PK-08
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
1.4 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
1.4 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
1.9 mi
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
2.0 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
2.5 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
3.0 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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181 West 5th St # 2, Boston MA 02127

Boston, MA 02127

Listing Information

Listing Agent SPG Brokerage
Listing Office Sun Property Group
Office Phone 978-381-9037
Agent MLS ID TM307153
Office MLS ID NB4392
Listing Data Updated Jan 15, 2026 3:05 PM EST
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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