Dimensions6.666666666 x 9.833333333
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
LevelThird
242 W 5th St # 3, Boston MA 02127
Boston, MA 02127 • South Boston
$750,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$775,000
Final Sale Price:
$750,000
Difference:
$25,000 (-3.2%)
Performance Metrics
96.8%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
69
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$889
Sale $/sq ft:
$860
This property sold for $860 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 3.2% below the original asking price.
The property spent 69 days on market before selling.
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.
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Property History
Market Insights
1
Price Changes
3.2%
Price Range
72
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Sold
Mar 26, 2026
$750,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 72
Status: Active under contract
Feb 12, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
Pending Sale
Feb 11, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
Price Reduced
Jan 30, 2026
$770,000
$5,000
(-0.65%)
From $775,000 to $770,000 (-0.7%)
Listed for Sale
Dec 10, 2025
$770,000
Original listing
Agent: The Rasner Group
Office: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Listed for Sale
Dec 10, 2025
$775,000
Original listing
Agent: The Rasner Group
Office: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/26/2026 | ✓ Sold | $750,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 02/12/2026 | 📋 Status: Active under contract | - | - | - | Active → Active Under Contract |
| 02/11/2026 | ⏳ Pending Sale | - | - | - | Offer accepted, sale pending |
| 01/30/2026 | ↓ Price Reduced | $770,000 | $5,000 | - | From $775,000 to $770,000 (-0.7%) |
| 12/10/2025 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $770,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 12/10/2025 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $775,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,700 | $749,700 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$5,700
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$227
Monthly
Assessed Value
$749,700
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
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
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$227 Monthly
Fee Includes
Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
Owner-Occupied Units
1
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Taxes Reflect Residential Tax Exemption. Heating System, Central Air, Hot Water Tank, Roof, And Windows Are All Approximately From 2016.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
Contract
Structure Type
["Townhouse"]
Unit/Building
3
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
Master Deed, Unit Deed, Master Plan, Management Association Bylaws, Floor Plans (5)
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
72 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1890
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
872 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
3
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
872 sq ft above grade
Dimensions9.416666666 x 13.083333333
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Breakfast Bar / Nook
LevelThird
Dimensions8.5 x 4.416666666
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
LevelThird
Dimensions8.5 x 9.333333333
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelThird
Dimensions9.333333333 x 13.083333333
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelThird
Dimensions11.75 x 13.75
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelThird
FeaturesYes
Display Options
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (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, 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
Parking & Garage
Parking Features:
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
St. Peter Academy School
< 0.1 mi
Grades PK-08
F
Condon K-8 School
0.2 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
F
Tynan Elementary School
0.6 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
B
Excel Academy Charter School
0.9 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
F
Clap Elementary School
1.0 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
B
Boston Collegiate Charter School
1.1 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
Saint John Paul II Academy - Columbia
1.1 mi
Grades PK-08
F
Blackstone Elementary School
1.2 mi
|
#808 of 825
|
Score: 26.2
Improved 13 spots from last year
-32 below state avg
572 students
Moderate
Grades PK-06
D
Dever Elementary School
1.4 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
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
1.4 mi
|
#24 of 25
|
Score: 20.4
Improved 363 spots from last year
-37.8 below state avg
80 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-12
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: 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
2.2 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
2.5 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
|
#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
0.2 mi
McCormack Middle
1.3 mi
High Schools
10 schools
C
Quincy Upper School
1.1 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
1.1 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
1.3 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
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.7 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
2.0 mi
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
2.1 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
2.2 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
2.6 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
D
Charlestown High School
3.1 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
Meridian Academy
3.2 mi
Grades 06-09
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Neighborhood
South Boston
242 W 5th St # 3, Boston MA 02127
Boston, MA 02127
Listing Information
Listing Agent
The Rasner Group
Listing Office
Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Office Phone
617-542-0012
Agent MLS ID
TM313812
Office MLS ID
BB5522
Listing Data Updated
Mar 26, 2026 10:50 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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