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.
For sale
Price cut: $101K (7/13)
$1,999,000
271 W 5th St, South Boston, MA 02127
9beds
2,285sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1890
-- sqft lot
$1,930,400 Zestimate®
$875/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Central acGas heatIn unit laundry
- 174 days |
- 148 |
- 3 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Stephen McCarthy 617-320-7219,
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services 617-266-5200
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73481412
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: $875/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,540,000
- Annual tax amount: $17,833
- Date on market: 3/2/2026
- Total actual rent: 12425
Estimated market value
$1,930,400
$1.83M - $2.03M
$5,685/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/13/2026 | Price change | $1,999,000-4.8%$875/sqft |
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| 5/20/2026 | Price change | $2,100,000+2.4%$919/sqft |
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| 4/20/2026 | Price change | $2,050,000-2.4%$897/sqft |
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| 3/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,100,000-4.5%$919/sqft |
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| 12/2/2025 | Listing removed | $2,200,000$963/sqft |
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| 10/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,200,000+9%$963/sqft |
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| 6/2/2023 | Sold | $2,017,500-1.6%$883/sqft |
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| 3/23/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/20/2023 | Listed for sale | $2,050,000$897/sqft |
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| 3/3/2023 | Listed for rent | $5,200-14.8%$2/sqft |
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| 1/3/2023 | Listing removed | $2,050,000$897/sqft |
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| 12/6/2022 | Price change | $2,050,000-2.4%$897/sqft |
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| 11/3/2022 | Listed for sale | $2,100,000+211.1%$919/sqft |
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| 4/4/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/4/2022 | Listed for rent | $6,100+1.7%$3/sqft |
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| 4/13/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/8/2021 | Listed for rent | $6,000$3/sqft |
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| 7/31/2018 | Listing removed | $6,000$3/sqft |
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| 4/5/2018 | Listed for rent | $6,000$3/sqft |
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| 12/19/2017 | Sold | $675,000-3.4%$295/sqft |
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| 10/22/2017 | Pending sale | $699,000$306/sqft |
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| 10/11/2017 | Listed for sale | $699,000$306/sqft |
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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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Neighborhood: South Boston
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Perkins Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10James F. Condon SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 2/10Excel High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
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