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  • $1,273,400

    281 W 5th St, South Boston, MA 02127

    5beds
    2,500sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in ----
    -- sqft lot
    $1,273,400 Zestimate®
    $509/sqft
    $7,879 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,273,400

    $1.18M - $1.38M

    $7,879/mo

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    What's special

    Central airHardwood floors throughoutLaundry in unitExtra storage

    SOUTH BOSOTN GEM - SINGLE FAMILY IN AMAIZNG LOCATION! 281 West 5th Street 2500 SQ FT - ENTIRE SINGLE FAMILY HOME 5 LARGE BEDROOMS 3 FULL BATHROOMS ENTIRE SINGLE FAMILY WITH YARD 5 HUGE BEDROOMS WITH PLENTY OF ROOM FOR WFH SET UP IN ALL 5 ROOMS ALL BEDROOMS ARE LARGE MONEY DUE UP FRONT FIRST MONTH: $8500 SECURTY DEPOSIT: $5000 (due by 7/1/2026) LANDLORD PAYING BROKER FEE LESS THAN 2 MONTHS UP FRONT! 281 WEST 5TH STREET 5 BEDROOM & 3 FULL BATHROOM LARGE BACK YARD $8500/Month SEPTEMBER 1ST RENTAL 5 LARGE BEDROOMS - ALL FIT DESKS FOR WFH 3 FULL BATHROOMS GREAT FOR ROOMMATES EXTRA STORAGE CENTRAL AIR Amazing Location in Southie. Hardwood Floors throughout Laundry In Unit I mainly cover the North End, Beacon Hill, Back Bay, Downtown/Fidi, Seaport, South Boston, Charlestown & West End. PLEASE ASK ABOUT ALL AVAILABILITY including OFF MARKET LISTINGS. IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO BUY OR SELL PLEASE CALL TODAY! Please Call, Text, Email, or DM Zach Barron Core Property Group 12 MONTH LEASE TENANTS PAY WATER, GAS, ELECTRIC, XFINITY

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,500 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Electricity not included in rent, Gas not included in rent, Lawn, Water not included in rent
    Details
    • Parcel number: SBOSW07P00837S000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: South Boston

    HOA & financial

    Other fees
    • Deposit fee: $5,000

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/11/2026Listing removed$8,500$3/sqft
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    4/19/2026Listed for rent$8,500$3/sqft
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    4/14/2026Listing removed$8,500$3/sqft
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    3/25/2026Listed for rent$8,500+6.3%$3/sqft
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    6/26/2025Listing removed$8,000$3/sqft
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    6/14/2025Listed for rent$8,000$3/sqft
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    6/14/2025Listing removed$8,000$3/sqft
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    4/30/2025Price change$8,000-3%$3/sqft
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    4/22/2025Price change$8,250-2.9%$3/sqft
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    4/5/2025Listed for rent$8,500+6.3%$3/sqft
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    3/18/2024Listing removed--
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    3/4/2024Listed for rent$8,000+6.7%$3/sqft
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    4/29/2023Listing removed--
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    4/17/2023Listed for rent$7,500+25%$3/sqft
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    8/22/2022Listing removed--
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    8/11/2022Price change$6,000-4%$2/sqft
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    8/1/2022Price change$6,250-3.8%$3/sqft
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    7/18/2022Price change$6,500-3%$3/sqft
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    7/11/2022Price change$6,700-0.7%$3/sqft
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    7/6/2022Listed for rent$6,750-0.7%$3/sqft
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    6/28/2022Listing removed--
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    6/27/2022Price change$6,800-2.9%$3/sqft
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    5/31/2022Listed for rent$7,000+16.7%$3/sqft
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    6/5/2018Sold$950,000+49.6%$380/sqft
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    5/8/2018Listing removed$6,000$2/sqft
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    2/21/2018Listed for rent$6,000$2/sqft
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    1/12/2018Sold$635,000+154%$254/sqft
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    5/28/2009Sold$250,000-22.2%$100/sqft
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    6/30/2008Sold$321,355+31.3%$129/sqft
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    1/31/2000Sold$244,800$98/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$11,072 +1.4%$956,100 -4.6%
    2024$10,920 +9.6%$1,001,800 +8%
    2023$9,963 +8.6%$927,700 +10%
    2022$9,175 +10.1%$843,300 +8%
    2021$8,332 +12.8%$780,900 +11.6%
    2020$7,389 +26.2%$699,700 +26%
    2019$5,853 +5.6%$555,300 +5%
    2018$5,544 +676.6%$529,000 +5%
    2017$714 -85.2%$503,600 +15%
    2016$4,817 +7.3%$437,900 +18.1%
    2015$4,490 +10.6%$370,800 +20%
    2013$4,060 -1.4%$309,000 -2.1%
    2012$4,117 +2%$315,700
    2011$4,038 +20.1%$315,700 +11.5%
    2010$3,363 +11.7%$283,100 0%
    2009$3,010 -7.5%$283,200 -4.5%
    2008$3,253 -4.1%$296,500 -3.9%
    2007$3,392 $308,600

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    Neighborhood: South Boston

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