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Price increase: $50K (5/20)

$2,100,000

271 W 5th St, South Boston, MA 02127

9beds

2,285sqft

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Multi Family

Built in 1890

-- sqft lot

$2,009,600 Zestimate^®

$919/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Central acGas heatIn unit laundry

West Side 2 Family Sought after location near West Broadway and Dorchester St. Two Blocks From Lincoln and Loco on West Broadway. Accessible to Broadway and Andrew on the Redline and MBTA Bus routes 7, 9 ,10 and 11. Each unit is a spacious and modern apartment unit 1 features 5 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, Unit 2 4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms. Both units offer in unit laundry, dishwashers, gas heat and central AC and decks. Income and expense data is available as well as existing leases. Annual Rent is $149,100 Turn key opportunity.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 9
Bathrooms: 4
Full bathrooms: 4

Heating

Forced Air, Unit Control

Cooling

Central Air, Unit Control

Appliances

Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer

Features

Living Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full,Finished,Walk-Out Access
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,285
Total interior livable area: 2,285 sqft
Finished area above ground: 2,285
Finished area below ground: 647

Property

Parking

Parking features: On Street
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Patio & porch: Deck
Waterfront features: Harbor, 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)

Lot

Size: 1,289 Square Feet
Features: Level

Details

Parcel number: W:07 P:00832 S:000,1410410
Zoning: R2

Construction

Type & style

Home type: MultiFamily
Property subtype: Multi Family

Materials

Frame
Foundation: Other
Roof: Rubber

Condition

Year built: 1890

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Green energy

Energy efficient items: Thermostat

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, T-Station

Location

Region: South Boston

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $919/sqft
Tax assessed value: $1,540,000
Annual tax amount: $17,833
Date on market: 3/2/2026
Total actual rent: 12125

Estimated market value

$2,009,600

$1.91M - $2.11M

$5,670/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
5/20/2026	Price change	$2,100,000+2.4%$919/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73481412 Report a problem
4/20/2026	Price change	$2,050,000-2.4%$897/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73481412 Report a problem
3/2/2026	Listed for sale	$2,100,000-4.5%$919/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73481412 Report a problem
12/2/2025	Listing removed	$2,200,000$963/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73445810 Report a problem
10/21/2025	Listed for sale	$2,200,000+9%$963/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73445810 Report a problem
6/2/2023	Sold	$2,017,500-1.6%$883/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73089451 Report a problem
3/23/2023	Listing removed	--
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
3/20/2023	Listed for sale	$2,050,000$897/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73089451 Report a problem
3/3/2023	Listed for rent	$5,200-14.8%$2/sqft
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
1/3/2023	Listing removed	$2,050,000$897/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73055051 Report a problem
12/6/2022	Price change	$2,050,000-2.4%$897/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73055051 Report a problem
11/3/2022	Listed for sale	$2,100,000+211.1%$919/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73055051 Report a problem
4/4/2022	Listing removed	--
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
3/4/2022	Listed for rent	$6,100+1.7%$3/sqft
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
4/13/2021	Listing removed	--
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
3/8/2021	Listed for rent	$6,000$3/sqft
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
7/31/2018	Listing removed	$6,000$3/sqft
Source: Nextgen Realty Report a problem
4/5/2018	Listed for rent	$6,000$3/sqft
Source: Nextgen Realty Report a problem
12/19/2017	Sold	$675,000-3.4%$295/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
10/22/2017	Pending sale	$699,000$306/sqft
Source: Seaport Realty Group #72241059 Report a problem
10/11/2017	Listed for sale	$699,000$306/sqft
Source: Seaport Realty Group #72241059 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$17,833 +20.2%	$1,540,000 +13.2%
2024	$14,835 +9.6%	$1,361,000 +8%
2023	$13,533 +2.7%	$1,260,100 +4%
2022	$13,180 +70.7%	$1,211,400 +67.4%
2021	$7,720 -2.5%	$723,500 -3.5%
2020	$7,920 +9.2%	$750,000 +8.9%
2019	$7,256 +11.3%	$688,400 +10.6%
2018	$6,522 +593.9%	$622,300 +5%
2017	$940 -83.6%	$592,500 +13.9%
2016	$5,721 +9.5%	$520,100 +20.5%
2015	$5,225 +10.6%	$431,500 +20%
2013	$4,725 -3.2%	$359,600 -4%
2012	$4,883 +1.9%	$374,500
2011	$4,790 +6.6%	$374,500 -1%
2010	$4,494 +14.8%	$378,300 +2.8%
2009	$3,913 -7.6%	$368,100 -4.6%
2008	$4,233 -3.4%	$385,900 -3.2%
2007	$4,381	$398,600

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