For sale

Price cut: $14.1K (8/20)

$784,900

445 E 5th St, South Boston, MA 02127

3beds

1,036sqft

$5,042/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1962

1,633 Square Feet Lot

$771,500 Zestimate^®

$758/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Basement laundryHardwood floorsThree bedroomsNice front yardSome newer windows

PRICE DROP!! Priced Under Assessed value!! Telegraph Hill Location! Lovingly lived in by the same family for more than 60 years, this home is ready for a new chapter. This is the first time that this property is being offered for sale since being built in 1962. GREAT BONES!! Three bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms with a large living room and kitchen/dining area and 2 large rooms (540 sq. ft) in the dry basement that are waiting to be finished. This home has nice front yard and a private fenced in rear yard. Gas heat and hot water, some newer windows, sump pumps, basement laundry, hardwood floors and 7 year old roof. Great option for someone looking to renovate this and and make it their own or a possible developer flip or maybe an investment rental. The property is being sold "as is"

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: Gas Water Heater

Features

Basement: Unfinished
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,036
Total interior livable area: 1,036 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,036

Property

Parking

Parking features: On Street
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Exterior features: Fenced Yard
Fencing: Fenced

Lot

Size: 1,633 Square Feet
Features: Level

Details

Parcel number: W:07 P:01778 S:002,1409461
Zoning: R1

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Colonial
Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Attached to another structure: Yes

Materials

Frame
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1962

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: South Boston

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $758/sqft
Tax assessed value: $817,000
Annual tax amount: $9,461
Date on market: 6/4/2026

Estimated market value

$771,500

$733,000 - $810,000

$4,773/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/20/2026	Price change	$784,900-1.8%$758/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73530683 Report a problem
6/5/2026	Listed for sale	$799,000+206.1%$771/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73530683 Report a problem
8/7/1987	Sold	$261,000$252/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$9,461 +14%	$817,000 +7.3%
2024	$8,297 +4.4%	$761,200 +2.8%
2023	$7,951 +7.6%	$740,300 +9%
2022	$7,389 +5%	$679,100 +3%
2021	$7,035 +11.8%	$659,300 +10.7%
2020	$6,290 +9.2%	$595,600 +9%
2019	$5,759 +5.6%	$546,400 +5%
2018	$5,456 +685.5%	$520,600 +5%
2017	$695 -85.3%	$495,600 +15%
2016	$4,740 +1.8%	$430,900 +12.1%
2015	$4,656 +13.7%	$384,500 +23.4%
2013	$4,094 +4.3%	$311,600 +3.6%
2012	$3,924 +5.1%	$300,900 +3%
2011	$3,735 +6.6%	$292,000 -1%
2010	$3,505 +9%	$295,000 -2.4%
2009	$3,215 -2.9%	$302,400 +0.2%
2008	$3,310 -1%	$301,700 -0.8%
2007	$3,342	$304,100