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Sold for $850,000
  • $850,000

    5 Gates St, South Boston, MA 02127

    3beds
    1,776sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1880
    1,257 Square Feet Lot
    $1,255,600 Zestimate®
    $479/sqft
    $5,409 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,255,600

    $1.10M - $1.43M

    $5,409/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Detached single family in the highly desirable Dorchester Heights/Thomas Park neighborhood. This home has a great layout with lots of character and several updates throughout! The first floor features a welcoming hallway leading to a large living room w/ a gas fireplace. French doors then lead to an updated kitchen with a commercial grade oven range fit for a chef. Off the kitchen is an office/study and there is also a full bathroom. The second floor features a large primary bedroom w/ direct access to the second full bathroom. There is also a large family room/second living room featuring high ceilings, oversized windows, a second gas fireplace as well as custom cabinets and a wet bar. Total property area in public record is 2,280 SF on 4 levels including the basement. Third floor is approximately 648 SF. This home also includes a fenced in backyard & patio area perfect for cooking out & entertaining. This is a great home in an amazing neighborhood!

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Jonathan Heelen 617-947-9635,

    Compass 617-206-3333

    Bought with:

    Iliyan Padinkov

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73112082

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Hot Water, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Ductless
    Appliances
    • Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
    • Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
    Features
    • Wet Bar, Walk-up Attic, Internet Available - Broadband
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Doors: French Doors
    • Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Concrete,Unfinished
    • Number of fireplaces: 2
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,776
    • Total interior livable area: 1,776 sqft

    Property

    Features
    • Patio & porch: Patio
    • Exterior features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Fenced Yard
    • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
    • Waterfront features: Harbor, 3/10 to 1/2 Mile To Beach
    Lot
    • Size: 1,257 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1410689
    • Zoning: Res

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
    • Roof: Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1880

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup

    Community & neighborhood

    Community
    • Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
    Location
    • Region: South Boston

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    12/14/2023Listing removed--
    Source: MLS PIN #73170057 Report a problem
    11/4/2023Price change$5,300-1.9%$3/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73170057 Report a problem
    10/13/2023Listed for rent$5,400$3/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73170057 Report a problem
    9/12/2023Sold$850,000-5.5%$479/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73112082 Report a problem
    7/1/2023Contingent$899,000$506/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73126795 Report a problem
    6/20/2023Price change$899,000-5.3%$506/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73112082 Report a problem
    5/16/2023Listed for sale$949,000+524.3%$534/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73112082 Report a problem
    6/12/1996Sold$152,000$86/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$9,418 +5.4%$813,300 -0.8%
    2024$8,934 +9.6%$819,600 +8%
    2023$8,151 +8.6%$758,900 +10%
    2022$7,506 +10.1%$689,900 +8%
    2021$6,816 +1.7%$638,800 +0.6%
    2020$6,705 +5.1%$634,900 +4.9%
    2019$6,377 +5.6%$605,000 +5%
    2018$6,041 +635.2%$576,400 +5%
    2017$822 -84.3%$548,700 +15%
    2016$5,248 +0.2%$477,100 +10.3%
    2015$5,240 +10.6%$432,700 +20%
    2013$4,738 +2.1%$360,600 +1.3%
    2012$4,641 +2%$355,900
    2011$4,552 +6.6%$355,900 -1%
    2010$4,271 +14.7%$359,500 +2.7%
    2009$3,723 -7.5%$350,200 -4.5%
    2008$4,024 -2.8%$366,800 -2.7%
    2007$4,141 $376,800

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    Neighborhood: South Boston

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