A well-maintained two-family centrally located in South Boston, steps to the Broadway shops, all T bus lines, and the South Boston beaches. Unit #1 is a one-bedroom, one-bath 1st floor unit. Unit #2 is a bi-level upper-floor unit with 3+ bedrooms and 2 full baths. The systems are all updated, with each unit having HVAC. While the property needs minor cosmetic work, this presents an exciting opportunity for an investor or owner-occupied buyer to personalize the space to their liking. The property will be delivered vacant.
Sold for $1,250,000
$1,250,000
550 E 5th St, South Boston, MA 02127
5beds
2,469sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1899
-- sqft lot
$1,257,300 Zestimate®
$506/sqft
$6,068 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,257,300
$1.16M - $1.37M
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Bi-level upper-floor unit
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Listed by:
Jackie Rooney 617-645-5370,
Rooney Real Estate, LLC 617-269-1000
Bought with:
Jackie Rooney
Rooney Real Estate, LLC
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73445825
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Carpet
- Basement: Full,Slab,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,469
- Total interior livable area: 2,469 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,469
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
- Waterfront features: Harbor, Ocean, 3/10 to 1/2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Lot
- Size: 1,913 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: W:06 P:02223 S:000,1411846
- Zoning: R2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1899
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, T-Station
Location
- Region: South Boston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $506/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,461,800
- Annual tax amount: $16,928
- Date on market: 1/3/2026
- Total actual rent: 0
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/17/2025 | Sold | $1,250,000-7.3%$506/sqft |
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| 10/31/2025 | Contingent | $1,349,000$546/sqft |
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| 10/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,349,000$546/sqft |
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| 12/16/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/3/2021 | Listed for rent | $4,000$2/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,928 +14.3% | $1,461,800 +7.6% |
| 2024 | $14,805 +9.6% | $1,358,300 +8% |
| 2023 | $13,510 +6.7% | $1,257,900 +8% |
| 2022 | $12,666 +4% | $1,164,200 +2% |
| 2021 | $12,179 +24.4% | $1,141,400 +23.1% |
| 2020 | $9,792 +10.2% | $927,300 +10% |
| 2019 | $8,886 +7.6% | $843,100 +7% |
| 2018 | $8,256 +643.5% | $787,800 +10% |
| 2017 | $1,110 -83.9% | $716,200 +14% |
| 2016 | $6,910 +0.7% | $628,200 +10.9% |
| 2015 | $6,859 +1.6% | $566,400 +10.2% |
| 2013 | $6,754 +15.7% | $514,000 +14.9% |
| 2012 | $5,835 +7% | $447,500 +5% |
| 2011 | $5,451 +12% | $426,200 +4% |
| 2010 | $4,868 +4.9% | $409,800 -6.1% |
| 2009 | $4,639 -7.8% | $436,400 -4.8% |
| 2008 | $5,031 -4.3% | $458,600 -4.1% |
| 2007 | $5,258 | $478,400 |
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Neighborhood: South Boston
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