242 W 5th St, #3, Boston, MA 02127

$775,000 - South Boston

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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 #: 73461188

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242 W 5th St, #3, South Boston, Boston, MA 02127 242 W 5th St, #3, South Boston, 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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Property Last Updated: December 14, 2025 03:10 AM

Listing Courtesy of: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Listing Agent: The Rasner Group