Ideal turn-key single family priced well in South Boston's East Side now available! Don't miss this opportunity to be just a few blocks from multiple beaches in a townhouse with full baths on both floors, comfortable layout, a modern updated kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, bedrooms with cathedral ceilings and a long private rear yard with tons of shade and possibilities! Also includes a full basement with high ceilings with laundry and plenty of storage. Showings by appointment.
Sold for $899,000
$899,000
698 E 5th St, South Boston, MA 02127
3beds
1,152sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1890
2,117 Square Feet Lot
$899,900 Zestimate®
$780/sqft
$5,256 Estimated rent
Home value
$899,900
$819,000 - $981,000
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Listed by:
David Cahill 781-910-6506,
Century 21 Cityside 617-262-2600
Bought with:
Chris Fitzpatrick
Fitzpatrick Real Estate
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73425727
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Central, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Full,Concrete
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,152
- Total interior livable area: 1,152 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,152
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Paved Drive
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio, Fenced Yard, Garden
- Fencing: Fenced
- Waterfront features: Bay, Ocean, 3/10 to 1/2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Lot
- Size: 2,117 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: W:06 P:04000 S:000,1414057
- Zoning: R1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone, Granite
Condition
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, Public School
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: South Boston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $780/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $895,500
- Annual tax amount: $10,370
- Date on market: 12/10/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/18/2025 | Sold | $899,000$780/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73425727 Report a problem | ||
| 10/17/2025 | Price change | $899,000-2.7%$780/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73425727 Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2025 | Price change | $924,000-2.6%$802/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73425727 Report a problem | ||
| 9/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $949,000+88.1%$824/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73425727 Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2013 | Sold | $504,500+3.2%$438/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/2013 | Pending sale | $489,000$424/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Annex Realty, Inc. #71497851 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2013 | Listed for sale | $489,000$424/sqft |
Source: Century 21 Annex Realty #71497851 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,370 +8.8% | $895,500 +2.5% |
| 2024 | $9,527 +9.6% | $874,000 +8% |
| 2023 | $8,689 +8.6% | $809,000 +10% |
| 2022 | $8,002 +5% | $735,500 +3% |
| 2021 | $7,619 +18.7% | $714,100 +17.5% |
| 2020 | $6,417 +5.2% | $607,700 +5% |
| 2019 | $6,099 +7.6% | $578,700 +7% |
| 2018 | $5,670 +555% | $541,000 +5% |
| 2017 | $866 -84% | $515,300 +4.5% |
| 2016 | $5,424 +0.5% | $493,100 +10.6% |
| 2015 | $5,399 +10.6% | $445,800 +20% |
| 2013 | $4,882 +8.3% | $371,500 +7.5% |
| 2012 | $4,507 +5.1% | $345,600 +3% |
| 2011 | $4,290 +6.6% | $335,400 -1% |
| 2010 | $4,025 +9.9% | $338,800 -1.7% |
| 2009 | $3,664 -5.3% | $344,700 -2.2% |
| 2008 | $3,868 -3.4% | $352,600 -3.3% |
| 2007 | $4,006 | $364,500 |
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Neighborhood: South Boston
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- 7/10Perry Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10James F. Condon SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 2/10Excel High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
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