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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
    $906,400 Zestimate®
    $780/sqft
    $5,332 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $906,400

    $834,000 - $988,000

    $5,332/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    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.

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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 sqft
    • 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 & neighborhood

    Community
    • Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, Public School
    Location
    • Region: South Boston

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    11/18/2025Sold$899,000$780/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73425727 Report a problem
    10/17/2025Price change$899,000-2.7%$780/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73425727 Report a problem
    9/25/2025Price change$924,000-2.6%$802/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73425727 Report a problem
    9/4/2025Listed for sale$949,000+88.1%$824/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73425727 Report a problem
    5/21/2013Sold$504,500+3.2%$438/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    4/4/2013Pending sale$489,000$424/sqft
    Source: CENTURY 21 Annex Realty, Inc. #71497851 Report a problem
    3/24/2013Listed for sale$489,000$424/sqft
    Source: Century 21 Annex Realty #71497851 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax 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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