242 W 5th St # 3, Boston MA 02127

Boston, MA 02127 • South Boston

$775,000

Est. $4,821/month

2

Beds

2

Baths

872

Sq Ft

$889

Price/Sq Ft

1890

Year Built

Condominium

Type

18

Days on Market

Active Listed Dec 10, 2025 • MLS# 73461188 Copied!

About this home

Penthouse-level 2 bed / 2 bath in the heart of Southie is not to be missed! Relax and entertain with ease in this updated ~900 sqft condo boasting an open floor plan, modern finishes, private outdoor space, common maintenance-free yard and roof rights. Featuring an open kitchen & living with access to massive private deck that makes for an amazing entertaining space. The upscale kitchen features quartz countertops, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a breakfast bar for prep & dining. The sunny front-facing primary bedroom offers an en suite bath with huge tiled shower, and excellent closet storage. The second bedroom works great as a guest room, office, or nursery - already outfitted with a convenient murphy bed. Central A/C, in-unit laundry, exclusive basement storage, and a pet-friendly association. This A+ location is set minutes from Broadway T, Southie’s best bars & restaurants, shops, the Seaport, parks & the beach.

Property Overview

Property Type

Condominium

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1890

Bedrooms

2

Full Bathrooms

2

Living Area

872 sq ft

Total Rooms

4

Stories

1

Entry Level

3

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Condominium

Year Built 1890

Living Area 872 sq ft

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 2

Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Central

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood

Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Fireplace None

Basement Y

Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Third Floor, In Unit

Features Entrance Foyer

Exterior

Construction Stone

Architecture None

Roof Rubber

Features Porch, Deck, Fenced Yard

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing Fenced

Patio/Porch Porch, Deck

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other For Gas Range, For Electric Dryer

Financial

Annual Tax $5,700

Assessed Value $749,700

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood

Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Interior Features: Entrance Foyer

Windows:

Basement: Y

Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Third Floor, In Unit

Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1890

Effective Year (Renovated): 2016

Structure Type: Townhouse

Exterior Materials: Stone

Roof: Rubber

Foundation:

Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central

Heating Zones: 1

Cooling: Central Air

Cooling Zones: 1

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Fenced Yard

Patio & Porch: Porch, Deck

Fencing: Fenced

Other Structures:

Lot Features:

Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

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Neighborhood

South Boston

242 W 5th St # 3, Boston MA 02127

Boston, MA 02127

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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

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

0.9 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

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

D

Melvin H. King South End Academy

1.4 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

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

2.2 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

C

Quincy Upper School

1.1 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

1.1 mi

9 sports • 430 athletes

Grades 07-12

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

3.2 mi

Grades 06-09

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$775,000

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Agent: The Rasner Group Office: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay

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Price per Sq Ft

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