Penthouse-level 2 bed / 2 bath in the heart of Southie is not to be missed! Relax and entertain with ease in this updated ~900 sqft condo boasting an open floor plan, modern finishes, private outdoor space, common maintenance-free yard and roof rights. Featuring an open kitchen & living with access to massive private deck that makes for an amazing entertaining space. The upscale kitchen features quartz countertops, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a breakfast bar for prep & dining. The sunny front-facing primary bedroom offers an en suite bath with huge tiled shower, and excellent closet storage. The second bedroom works great as a guest room, office, or nursery - already outfitted with a convenient murphy bed. Central A/C, in-unit laundry, exclusive basement storage, and a pet-friendly association. This A+ location is set minutes from Broadway T, Southie’s best bars & restaurants, shops, the Seaport, parks & the beach.
— MLSPIN #: 73461188Map of 242 W 5th St, #3, Boston, MA 02127
| List Price: | $775,000 |
|---|---|
| Status: | Active |
| MLS ID: | 73461188 |
| Town: | Boston |
| Neighborhood: | South Boston |
| County: | Suffolk |
| Zip: | 02127 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Sub Type: | Condominium |
| Bedrooms: | 2 |
| Full Baths: | 2 |
| Living Area: | 872 sqft |
| Taxes: | 5,700 |
| Appliances: | Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer |
| Association Fee: | $227 |
| Cooling: | Central Air |
| Flooring: | Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood |
| Heating: | Central |
| Status: | Active |
| Water Source: | Public |
| Year Built: | 1890 |
| Association Fee Frequency: | Monthly |
| Roof: | Rubber |
| Directions: | From D St or Dorchester St, turn onto W 5th. Located between E and F St. |
| Laundry Features: | Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Third Floor, In Unit |
| Electric: | Circuit Breakers |
| Construction Materials: | Stone |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2025-12-10 |
| Cooling?: | Yes |
| Heating?: | Yes |
| Rooms Total: | 4 |
| Association Fee Includes: | Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 2 |
| Basement: | Y |
| Building Area Source: | Public Records |
| Building Area Total: | 872 |
| Common Walls: | No One Above |
| Community Features: | Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station |
| Exterior Features: | Porch, Deck, Fenced Yard |
| Fencing: | Fenced |
| Interior Features: | Entrance Foyer |
| Living Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Units: | Acres |
| Number Of Units Total: | 3 |
| Parcel Number: | W:06 P:01035 S:006, 1412627 |
| Patio And Porch Features: | Porch, Deck |
| Sewer: | Public Sewer |
| Structure Type: | Townhouse |
| Utilities: | for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer |
| Waterfront Features: | 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public) |
| Year Built Effective: | 2016 |
| Zoning: | CD |
| Stories Total: | 1 |
| Year Built Source: | Public Records |
| Building Name: | 242 West Fifth Street Condominium |
| Disclosures: | Taxes reflect residential tax exemption. Heating system, central air, hot water tank, roof, and windows are all approximately from 2016. |
| A List Of The Documents Available For The Property. Knowing What Documents Are Available For The Property Is Valuable Information.: | Master Deed, Unit Deed, Master Plan, Management Association Bylaws, Floor Plans |
| The Total Number Of Documents Or Supplements Included With The Listings.: | 5 |
| Entry Level: | 3 |
| Farm Land Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Listing Agreement: | Exclusive Right To Sell |
| Listing Terms: | Contract |
| Certificate Number: | 000000050223 |
| Complex Complete: | Yes |
| Mh:Cooling Zones, Cc:Cooling Zones, Mf:Cooling Zones, Sf:Cooling Zones: | 1 |
| Disclosure: | No |
| Dpr Flag: | Yes |
| Heat Zones: | 1 |
| Laundry Dimen: | 2'11"X6'9" |
| Lead Paint: | Unknown |
| Listing Alert: | No |
| List Price Per Sqft: | $888.76 |
| Management: | Owner Association |
| No Units Owner Occ: | 1 |
| Owner Occ Source: | Owner |
| Page: | 333 |
| Price Per Sqft: | $888.76 |
| Square Feet Incl Base: | No |
| Unit Building: | 3 |
| Year Round: | Yes |
| Original List Price: | $775,000 |
| Pets Allowed: | Yes w/ Restrictions |
| Room Bathroom1 Area: | 65.555555555 |
| Room Bathroom1 Features: | Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid |
| Room Bathroom1 Length: | 6.666666666 |
| Room Bathroom1 Level: | Third |
| Room Bathroom1 Width: | 9.833333333 |
| Room Bathroom2 Area: | 37.541666666 |
| Room Bathroom2 Features: | Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid |
| Room Bathroom2 Length: | 8.5 |
| Room Bathroom2 Level: | Third |
| Room Bathroom2 Width: | 4.416666666 |
| Room Bedroom2 Area: | 79.333333333 |
| Room Bedroom2 Features: | Closet, Flooring - Hardwood |
| Room Bedroom2 Length: | 8.5 |
| Room Bedroom2 Level: | Third |
| Room Bedroom2 Width: | 9.333333333 |
| Room Kitchen Area: | 123.201388888 |
| Room Kitchen Features: | Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Breakfast Bar / Nook |
| Room Kitchen Length: | 9.416666666 |
| Room Kitchen Level: | Third |
| Room Kitchen Width: | 13.083333333 |
| Room Living Room Area: | 122.111111111 |
| Room Living Room Features: | Flooring - Hardwood |
| Room Living Room Length: | 9.333333333 |
| Room Living Room Level: | Third |
| Room Living Room Width: | 13.083333333 |
| Room Master Bathroom Features: | Yes |
| Room Master Bedroom Area: | 161.5625 |
| Room Master Bedroom Features: | Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood |
| Room Master Bedroom Length: | 11.75 |
| Room Master Bedroom Level: | Third |
| Room Master Bedroom Width: | 13.75 |
| Tax Assessed Value: | $749,700 |
| Tax Year: | 2025 |
| Year Built Details: | Approximate |
| Waterview Flag: | No |
| Outdoor Space Available: | Yes - Private |
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MLS Property Information Network, Inc. data last updated on December 14, 2025 05:14 PM
Property Last Updated: December 14, 2025 03:10 AM
Listing Courtesy of: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Listing Agent: The Rasner Group


