Pending

$650,000

561R E 5th St, South Boston, MA 02127

2beds

1,074sqft

$4,175/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1900

1,645 Square Feet Lot

$719,600 Zestimate^®

$605/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Dining roomHalf bathTwo spacious bedrooms

Nestled in one of South Boston's most desirable neighborhoods, this detached single family home presents an exceptional opportunity. Whether you're a contractor, developer, investor, or homeowner with a vision, this property offers incredible potential to renovate, reimagine, or create your dream home. The main level features a kitchen, dining room and living room with a half bath. The second level offers two spacious bedrooms and a full bathroom. Enjoy all that South Boston has to offer, with beaches 1/3 mile away, parks, restaurants, shops, and easy access to downtown Boston.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

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

Primary bedroom

Level: Second
Area: 154.92
Dimensions: 11 x 14.08

Bedroom 2

Level: Second
Area: 170.17
Dimensions: 12.08 x 14.08

Bathroom 1

Features: Bathroom - Half
Level: Second
Area: 32.47
Dimensions: 7.08 x 4.58

Bathroom 2

Features: Bathroom - Full
Level: First

Dining room

Level: Basement

Family room

Level: First
Area: 170.17
Dimensions: 12.08 x 14.08

Kitchen

Level: First
Area: 125.42
Dimensions: 11.67 x 10.75

Living room

Level: First
Area: 154.92
Dimensions: 11 x 14.08

Heating

Baseboard, Natural Gas

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: Gas Water Heater

Features

Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet
Basement: Full,Unfinished
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,074
Total interior livable area: 1,074 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,074

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Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Off Street
Uncovered spaces: 2

Features

Waterfront features: Harbor, 1/10 to 3/10 To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)

Lot

Size: 1,645 Square Feet
Features: Other

Details

Parcel number: W:06 P:02209 S:000,1411831
Zoning: R1

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Colonial
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Frame
Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1900

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Fuses
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Subdivision: South Boston

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: South Boston

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $605/sqft
Tax assessed value: $688,600
Annual tax amount: $7,974
Date on market: 8/5/2026

Estimated market value

$719,600

$648,000 - $792,000

$4,666/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/28/2026	Pending sale	$650,000$605/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73558980 Report a problem
8/14/2026	Contingent	$650,000$605/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73558980 Report a problem
8/4/2026	Listed for sale	$650,000$605/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73558980 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$7,974 +15.8%	$688,600 +9%
2024	$6,886 +7.5%	$631,700 +6%
2023	$6,403 +7.6%	$596,200 +9.1%
2022	$5,948 +7.2%	$546,700 +5.2%
2021	$5,547 +9%	$519,900 +7.9%
2020	$5,087 +9.2%	$481,700 +9%
2019	$4,659 +5.6%	$442,000 +5%
2018	$4,413 +976.4%	$421,100 +5%
2017	$410 -88.6%	$400,900 +22.4%
2016	$3,601 -7.6%	$327,400 +1.7%
2015	$3,899 +13.7%	$322,000 +23.4%
2013	$3,430 +6.4%	$261,000 +5.5%
2012	$3,225 +5%	$247,300 +3%
2011	$3,071 +6.6%	$240,100 -1%
2010	$2,881 +5.8%	$242,500 -5.3%
2009	$2,722 -2.6%	$256,100 +0.5%
2008	$2,795 -1.1%	$254,800 -0.9%
2007	$2,827	$257,200