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242 W 5th St Boston, MA 02127

$775,000
2 Beds
2 Baths
872 SQFT
Acres: N/A
$227 HOA
242 West Fifth Street Condominium
242 W 5th St, Boston, MA 02127

Property Description

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.

Property Overview

Kitchen, Dining, and Appliances

  • Kitchen Dimensions: 9'5"X13'1"
  • Kitchen Level: Third Floor
  • Breakfast Bar / Nook, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 11'9"X13'9"
  • Master Bedroom Level: Third Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 8'6"X9'4"
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Third Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood

Other Rooms

  • Total Rooms: 4
  • Living Room Dimensions: 9'4"X13'1"
  • Living Room Level: Third Floor
  • Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathrooms

  • Full Baths: 2
  • Master Bath: 1
  • Bathroom 1 Dimensions: 6'8"X9'10"
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Third Floor
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom 2 Dimensions: 8'6"X4'5"
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Third Floor
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Amenities

  • Amenities: Highway Access, Park, Public School, Public Transportation, Shopping, T-Station
  • Association Fee Includes: Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Master Insurance, Sewer, Water

Utilities

  • Heating: Central Heat
  • Heat Zones: 1
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Electric Info: Circuit Breakers
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Dryer, for Gas Range
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer

Unit Features

  • Square Feet: 872
  • Unit Building: 3
  • Unit Level: 3
  • Floors: 1
  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Accessability Features: Unknown

Condo Complex Information

  • Condo Name: 242 West Fifth Street Condominium
  • Condo Type: Condo
  • Complex Complete: Yes
  • Year Converted: 2016
  • Number of Units: 3
  • Number of Units Owner Occupied: 1
  • Owner Occupied Data Source: Owner
  • Elevator: No
  • Condo Association: U
  • HOA Fee: $227
  • Fee Interval: Monthly
  • Management: Owner Association

Construction

  • Year Built: 1890
  • Style: Townhouse
  • Construction Type: Stone/Concrete
  • Roof Material: Rubber
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Warranty: No

Exterior & Grounds

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fenced Yard, Porch
  • Pool: No
  • Distance to Beach: 1/2 to 1 Mile
  • Beach Ownership: Public

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73461188
  • Last Updated: 12/14/25
  • Documents on File: Floor Plans, Management Association Bylaws, Master Deed, Master Plan, Unit Deed
  • Terms: Contract for Deed

Date Event Price Price/Sq Ft Source
12/14/2025Active$775,000$889MLSPIN
12/10/2025New$775,000$889MLSPIN
01/20/2021Active$749,000$859MLSPIN
01/20/2021Active$739,000$847MLSPIN

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Map & Resources

St. Peter Academy School

Private School, Grades: PK-8

0.05mi

Boston Collaborative High School

Public Secondary School, Grades: 9-12

0.16mi

UP Academy Charter School of Boston

Charter School, Grades: 6-8

0.17mi

Condon K-8 School

Public Elementary School, Grades: PK-8

0.19mi

Perkins Elementary School

Public Elementary School, Grades: PK-6

0.32mi

Excel High School

Public Secondary School, Grades: 9-12

0.33mi

Michael J. Perkins Elementary School

Public School, Grades: K-5

0.33mi

Joseph M. Tierney Learning Center

Grades: PK-K

0.36mi

Stats Bar & Grille

Bar

0.23mi

Caffè Nero

Coffee Shop

0.13mi

Broadway's Pastry & Coffee Shop

Coffee Shop

0.25mi

Olga's Kafe

Cafe

0.33mi

Cannonball Cafe

Cafe

0.39mi

Pizza Pie-er

Pizzeria

0.28mi

Doughboy Donuts & Deli

Pizza & Donut & Sandwich & Coffee (Fast Food)

0.46mi

JP Licks

Ice Cream Parlor

0.1mi

Boston Police Department South Boston Neighborhood Station

Local Police

0.44mi

Boston Fire Department Engine 39, Ladder 18

Fire Station

0.25mi

The Distillery Gallery

Gallery

0.41mi

Rock Spot Climbing

Fitness Centre. Sports: Climbing

0.35mi

PKL Boston

Sports Centre. Sports: Pickleball, Shuffleboard, Cornhole

0.32mi

Thomas Park

National Park

0.24mi

Joe Moakley Park

Municipal Park

0.41mi

Flaherty Park

Park

0.43mi

Sweeney Playground

Playground

0.11mi

Buckley Playground

Playground

0.21mi

South Boston Bowlarama

Bowling Alley

0.38mi

Bank of America

Bank

0.17mi

TD Bank

Bank

0.2mi

City of Boston Credit Union

Bank

0.41mi

Mass Bay Credit Union

Bank

0.44mi

Ottavio's Barber Shop

Hairdresser

0.29mi

Thai Spa West Broadway

Massage

0.39mi

Speedway

Gas Station

0.3mi

Speedway

Convenience

0.31mi

J&J Mini-Mart

Convenience

0.41mi

Foodie's Market

Supermarket

0.28mi

W 6th St @ F St

11

0.08mi

W 6th St @ E St

11

0.09mi

W Broadway @ E St

9

0.12mi

W Broadway @ F St

9

0.12mi

W Broadway @ F St

9

0.12mi

W 6th S @ Dorchester St

11

0.13mi

W 7th St @ F St

11

0.13mi

W Broadway @ E St

9

0.13mi

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Seller's Representative: The Rasner Group, Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
MLS ID#: 73461188

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MLS PIN data last updated at 2025-12-14 03:06:00

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