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221 W 5th

221 W 5th, Boston, MA, 02127

YEAR BUILT

1890

# STORIES

2

# TOTAL UNITS

9

UNIT SIZE RANGE

536-1,180 sqft

Description

221 W 5th sits in Boston, at the intersection of Massachusetts Ave and Melnea Cass Blvd. This low-rise building stands at 2 stories tall. It offers easy access to local amenities and the vibrant city. The nearby Charles River adds to its appeal and provides a nice view. The building has 9 condominium units, ranging from 536 to 1,180 square feet. These units include both 1 and 2-bedroom configurations. The building was constructed in 1890, reflecting a rich history within the city. Prices for the units range from $316,000 to $352,500. Nearby grocery options include Jim's Variety and Three D's, which cater to daily needs. For dining, Broadway Pizza Subs & More is a popular choice for residents. Public transportation makes commuting convenient, supporting travel to and from various locations. The building offers amenities like highway access, making it easy to reach other areas. House of worship options are available nearby. Public transportation links simplify travel throughout the city. Overall, 221 W 5th combines historical charm and functional living. The varied unit sizes accommodate different lifestyles. Proximity to the river and local shops enhances the living experience, making it an attractive place to call home.

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221 W 5th

221 W 5th, Boston, MA, 02127

YEAR BUILT

1890

# STORIES

2

# TOTAL UNITS

9

UNIT SIZE RANGE

536-1,180 sqft

Description

221 W 5th sits in Boston, at the intersection of Massachusetts Ave and Melnea Cass Blvd. This low-rise building stands at 2 stories tall. It offers easy access to local amenities and the vibrant city. The nearby Charles River adds to its appeal and provides a nice view. The building has 9 condominium units, ranging from 536 to 1,180 square feet. These units include both 1 and 2-bedroom configurations. The building was constructed in 1890, reflecting a rich history within the city. Prices for the units range from $316,000 to $352,500. Nearby grocery options include Jim's Variety and Three D's, which cater to daily needs. For dining, Broadway Pizza Subs & More is a popular choice for residents. Public transportation makes commuting convenient, supporting travel to and from various locations. The building offers amenities like highway access, making it easy to reach other areas. House of worship options are available nearby. Public transportation links simplify travel throughout the city. Overall, 221 W 5th combines historical charm and functional living. The varied unit sizes accommodate different lifestyles. Proximity to the river and local shops enhances the living experience, making it an attractive place to call home.

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Description

221 W 5th sits in Boston, at the intersection of Massachusetts Ave and Melnea Cass Blvd. This low-rise building stands at 2 stories tall. It offers easy access to local amenities and the vibrant city. The nearby Charles River adds to its appeal and provides a nice view. The building has 9 condominium units, ranging from 536 to 1,180 square feet. These units include both 1 and 2-bedroom configurations. The building was constructed in 1890, reflecting a rich history within the city. Prices for the units range from $316,000 to $352,500. Nearby grocery options include Jim's Variety and Three D's, which cater to daily needs. For dining, Broadway Pizza Subs & More is a popular choice for residents. Public transportation makes commuting convenient, supporting travel to and from various locations. The building offers amenities like highway access, making it easy to reach other areas. House of worship options are available nearby. Public transportation links simplify travel throughout the city. Overall, 221 W 5th combines historical charm and functional living. The varied unit sizes accommodate different lifestyles. Proximity to the river and local shops enhances the living experience, making it an attractive place to call home.

221 W 5th Market Stats Last 12 months

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Total sold0 Sold
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Total sold0 Sold
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Glen Gardens Estate Availability & Demand

Unit Availability

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For Sale 0 For Sale

221 W 5th Inventory & Sale History

UnitSize (sqft)BedsBathsDays On MarketDateStatusPrice
Unit PHPH84621192025-03-17
MLS#: 73338741 		Closed$730,000
Unit 11118022442021-06-04
MLS#: 72817944 		Closed$690,000
Unit 2256211482020-03-16
MLS#: 72612568 		Closed$489,000
Unit 1
1

2 Beds

2 Baths

1180 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2021-06-04Closed$690,000
MLS#: 72817944
Days On Market44
Unit 2
2

1 Beds

1 Baths

562 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2020-03-16Closed$489,000
MLS#: 72612568
Days On Market48
Unit PH
PH

2 Beds

1 Baths

846 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2025-03-17Closed$730,000
MLS#: 73338741
Days On Market19
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Amenities

Living at 221 W 5th means enjoying excellent amenities tailored to modern living. Highway Access makes commuting a breeze, allowing you to explore Boston's vibrant culture and diverse dining options. Public Transportation is conveniently close, helping you maintain a dynamic city lifestyle without the hassle of driving everywhere. Plus, being near a House of Worship adds a layer of convenience for those who value their community connections.

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Amenities Description

Living at 221 W 5th means enjoying excellent amenities tailored to modern living. Highway Access makes commuting a breeze, allowing you to explore Boston's vibrant culture and diverse dining options. Public Transportation is conveniently close, helping you maintain a dynamic city lifestyle without the hassle of driving everywhere. Plus, being near a House of Worship adds a layer of convenience for those who value their community connections.

Parking
Parking
Locker
Locker
Concierge
Concierge
Elevator(s)
Elevator(s)
Central AC
Central AC
Pool
Pool
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
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Visitors Parking
Visitors Parking

Policies

When it comes to policies, 221 W 5th is incredibly accommodating. The straightforward guidelines ensure a welcoming and comfortable environment for all residents, allowing you to focus on making this space truly yours.

Pet Allowed
Pet Allowed
BBQ Permitted
BBQ Permitted
Sublet Allowed
Sublet Allowed
Short-term Rental Allowed
Short-term Rental Allowed

Compare with Buildings in the Neighbourhood (Last 12 Months)

Compare building's average price/sq. ft. and HOA fees/sq. ft. to buildings nearby

Building NameAvg price per square footAVG HOA FEE per square foot (Monthly)
221 W 5th--
265 E St$812/sqft.$7 /sqft.
270 E$834/sqft.$5 /sqft.
200 W 6th St$806/sqft.$7 /sqft.
361 W 4TH ST$844/sqft.$3 /sqft.
Bigelow Square Condominiums$733/sqft.$2 /sqft.

Nearby Schools

Situated in South Boston, 221 W 5th is surrounded by schools within a 2-mile radius. Nearby educational options simplify school commutes and daily schedules. Families enjoy improved convenience and accessibility. This well-connected area supports long-term residential living.

Boston Collaborative High School

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Public|Grades 10–12
215 Dorchester St|0.17 miles away

Up Academy Boston

C-
Public|Grades 6–8
215 Dorchester St|0.17 miles away

James Condon K-8 School

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
200 D St|0.19 miles away

Michael J. Perkins Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades KG–5
50 Burke St|0.33 miles away

Excel High School

F
Public|Grades 9–12
95 G St|0.37 miles away

Joseph P. Tynan Elementary School

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Public|Grades PK–5
650 E 4th St|0.6 miles away
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Schools

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Description

Situated in South Boston, 221 W 5th is surrounded by schools within a 2-mile radius. Nearby educational options simplify school commutes and daily schedules. Families enjoy improved convenience and accessibility. This well-connected area supports long-term residential living.

Boston Collaborative High School

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Public|Grades 10–12
215 Dorchester St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Up Academy Boston

C-
Public|Grades 6–8
215 Dorchester St|Less than 1 Mile Away

James Condon K-8 School

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
200 D St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Michael J. Perkins Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades KG–5
50 Burke St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Excel High School

F
Public|Grades 9–12
95 G St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Joseph P. Tynan Elementary School

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Public|Grades PK–5
650 E 4th St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Roger Clap Elementary School

D
Public|Grades PK–5
35 Harvest St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Cathedral High School

--
Private|Grades 7–12
74 Union Park St|Less than 1 Mile Away

South Boston Catholic Academy

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Private|Grades PK–6
866 E Broadway|1.07 Miles Away

Oliver Hazard Perry K-8 School

C
Public|Grades PK–8
745 E 7th St|1.07 Miles Away

Josiah Quincy Elementary School

C
Public|Grades PK–5
885 Washington St|1.09 Miles Away

Boston Collegiate Charter School

B
Public|Grades 5–12
11 Mayhew St|1.13 Miles Away

Pope John Paul II Catholic Academy Columbia Campus

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Private|Grades PK–8
790 Columbia Rd|1.13 Miles Away

Blackstone Innovation School

D-
Public|Grades PK–5
380 Shawmut Ave|1.14 Miles Away

William E Russell

B
Public|Grades PK–5
750 Columbia Rd|1.19 Miles Away

Boston Adult Technical Academy

--
Public|Grades 9–12
20 Church St|1.25 Miles Away

Quincy Upper School

D
Public|Grades 6–12
152 Arlington St|1.27 Miles Away

Samuel W. Mason Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades PK–5
150 Norfolk Ave|1.27 Miles Away

John W. Mccormack Middle School

D
Public|Grades 6–8
315 Mount Vernon S...|1.29 Miles Away

William Mckinley School

F
Public|Grades KG–12
90 Warren Ave|1.30 Miles Away

Paul A. Dever Elementary School

D+
Public|Grades PK–5
325 Mount Vernon S...|1.34 Miles Away

Joseph J. Hurley K-8 School

C+
Public|Grades PK–8
70 Worcester St|1.42 Miles Away

Orchard Gardens K-8 School

D
Public|Grades PK–8
906 Albany St|1.43 Miles Away

Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School

D+
Public|Grades PK–5
6 Shirley St|1.43 Miles Away

Boston College High School

--
Private|Grades 7–12
150 William T Morr...|1.49 Miles Away

St Patrick School

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Private|Grades PK–6
131 Mount Pleasant...|1.53 Miles Away

Edward Everett Elementary School

C
Public|Grades PK–5
71 Pleasant St|1.62 Miles Away

Cristo Rey Boston High School

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Private|Grades 9–12
100 Savin Hill Ave|1.66 Miles Away

Henry Dearborn STEM Academy

D-
Public|Grades 6–12
36 Winthrop St|1.69 Miles Away

Boston Day & Evening Academy

F
Public|Grades 9–12
20 Kearsarge Ave|1.72 Miles Away

Snowden International School At Copley

F
Public|Grades 9–12
150 Newbury St|1.72 Miles Away

Carter Developmental Center

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Public|Grades 6–12
396 Northampton St|1.73 Miles Away

Park Street School

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Private|Grades PK–6
67 Brimmer St|1.78 Miles Away

John Winthrop

C-
Public|Grades PK–5
35 Brookford St|1.79 Miles Away

Learning Project Elementary School

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Private|Grades KG–6
107 Marlborough St|1.80 Miles Away

Kingsley Montessori School

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Private|Grades PK–6
26 Exeter St|1.80 Miles Away

The Advent School

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Private|Grades PK–6
15 Brimmer St|1.89 Miles Away

Kingsley Montessori School

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Private|Grades PK–6
30 Fairfield St|1.90 Miles Away

St John School

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Private|Grades PK–8
9 Moon St|1.93 Miles Away

The Newman School

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Private|Grades 7–12
247 Marlborough St|1.96 Miles Away

The Newman School

--
Private|Grades 7–12
247 Marlborough St|1.96 Miles Away

Mather Elementary School

C
Public|Grades PK–5
24 Parish St|1.99 Miles Away

John D. O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science

A-
Public|Grades 7–12
55 Malcolm X Blvd|1.99 Miles Away

Transit

Located in South Boston, 221 W 5th is surrounded by 50+ public transit options within 2 miles. Residents enjoy easy access to well-connected transit routes serving key areas of Boston. Reliable public transportation simplifies commuting and enhances everyday mobility. This accessible setting promotes a connected and efficient urban lifestyle.

180 Dorchester St opp W 7th St

0.18 miles away|4 min walk

23 Drydock Ave

1.19 miles away|23 min walk

250 Dorchester Avenue

0.41 miles away|8 min walk

250 Mt Vernon St @ Geiger Gibson Health Center

1.21 miles away|24 min walk

263 Mt Vernon St @ St Christopher's Church

1.21 miles away|24 min walk

27 Drydock Ave

1.28 miles away|25 min walk
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Transit

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Description

Located in South Boston, 221 W 5th is surrounded by 50+ public transit options within 2 miles. Residents enjoy easy access to well-connected transit routes serving key areas of Boston. Reliable public transportation simplifies commuting and enhances everyday mobility. This accessible setting promotes a connected and efficient urban lifestyle.

180 Dorchester St opp W 7th St

0.18 miles away|4 min walk

23 Drydock Ave

1.19 miles away|23 min walk

250 Dorchester Avenue

0.41 miles away|8 min walk

250 Mt Vernon St @ Geiger Gibson Health Center

1.21 miles away|24 min walk

263 Mt Vernon St @ St Christopher's Church

1.21 miles away|24 min walk

27 Drydock Ave

1.28 miles away|25 min walk

285 Tremont St

1.21 miles away|24 min walk

350 Summer St

0.89 miles away|18 min walk

360 Huntington Ave

1.99 miles away|39 min walk

400 Summer St

0.89 miles away|18 min walk

43 W Dedham St

1.2 miles away|24 min walk

442 W Broadway

0.19 miles away|4 min walk

540 Albany St opp Wareham St

0.84 miles away|17 min walk

91 E Concord St

1.12 miles away|22 min walk

Albany St @ E Dedham St

0.9 miles away|18 min walk

Albany St opp Boston Medical

1.14 miles away|22 min walk

Albany St opp E Concord St

1.07 miles away|21 min walk

Albany St opp E Newton St

1.01 miles away|20 min walk

Albany St opp Randall St

1.35 miles away|26 min walk

Albany St opp Randolph St

0.76 miles away|15 min walk

Albany St @ Randall St

1.36 miles away|27 min walk

Albany St @ Randolph St

0.76 miles away|15 min walk

Albany St @ Wareham St

0.84 miles away|17 min walk

Andrew

0.55 miles away|11 min walk

Andrew - Buses

0.55 miles away|11 min walk

Andrew - Dorchester Ave @ Dexter St

0.51 miles away|10 min walk

Andrew - Dorchester Ave @ Leeds St

0.52 miles away|10 min walk

Andrew - Elevator

0.56 miles away|11 min walk

Andrew - Southampton St

0.56 miles away|11 min walk

Andrew - Street Buses

0.55 miles away|11 min walk

Aquarium

1.64 miles away|32 min walk

Aquarium - State St (North)

1.62 miles away|32 min walk

Aquarium - State St opp McKinley Sq

1.62 miles away|31 min walk

Aquarium - State St (South)

1.61 miles away|31 min walk

Aquarium - Surface Rd @ State St

1.64 miles away|32 min walk

Aquarium - Waterfront and New England Aquarium

1.64 miles away|32 min walk

Arlington

1.5 miles away|29 min walk

Arlington - Arlington St (East)

1.49 miles away|29 min walk

Arlington - Arlington St (West)

1.49 miles away|29 min walk

Arlington - Elevator Boylston St

1.52 miles away|30 min walk

Arlington - Public Garden

1.51 miles away|30 min walk

Arlington St @ Isabella St

1.31 miles away|26 min walk

Arlington St @ Saint James Ave

1.45 miles away|28 min walk

A St @ Mt Washington Ave

0.73 miles away|15 min walk

A St @ Necco St

0.83 miles away|16 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Atlantic Ave

1.71 miles away|33 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Central St

1.59 miles away|31 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Commercial Wharf

1.81 miles away|35 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Congress St

1.22 miles away|24 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Milk St

1.57 miles away|31 min walk

The Neighbourhood: South Boston

South Boston is a waterfront neighborhood with a strong maritime past. The area has beaches such as Carson Beach and the historic Castle Island. Parks and waterfront paths offer recreation space for walks, runs, and sports. The district features many restaurants, cafes, bars, and small shops on Broadway and side streets. You can find grocery stores, drugstores, schools, and basic health clinics. Public transit includes the Red Line subway, several bus routes, and easy links to downtown. Major roads give quick car access to other parts of the city and to nearby highways.

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Neighbourhood Description

South Boston is a waterfront neighborhood with a strong maritime past. The area has beaches such as Carson Beach and the historic Castle Island. Parks and waterfront paths offer recreation space for walks, runs, and sports. The district features many restaurants, cafes, bars, and small shops on Broadway and side streets. You can find grocery stores, drugstores, schools, and basic health clinics. Public transit includes the Red Line subway, several bus routes, and easy links to downtown. Major roads give quick car access to other parts of the city and to nearby highways.

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221 W 5th Demographics

Age Demographics

0–14 Years

10.09%

15–29 Years

30.51%

30–44 Years

30.45%

45–59 Years

14.39%

60+ Years

14.55%

Commute

28.44%

Transit

13.96%

Walk

37.54%

Drive

1.27%

Bike

Housing Ownership

40.55%

Owner Occupied

59.45%

Rental Units

Household Types

Single Family
20.18%
Multi Family
2.29%
Single Person
38.69%
Multi Person
61.31%

Average Income

Household:$12,120,602.35 /yr

Individual:$7,806,431.64 /yr

Education

Bachelors Degree42.33%
High School College12.94%
Diploma2.49%
Post Graduate26.6%
Others15.63%
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Education

Diploma2.49%
Post Graduate26.6%
Others15.63%
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