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231 W 5th St

231 West 5th Street, Boston, MA, 02127

YEAR BUILT

1890

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

8

UNIT SIZE RANGE

761-881 sqft

Description

231 W 5th St is a single-story condo complex originally built in 1890. This residential property offers 2-bedroom units, designed to provide comfortable living in an urban setting. Built with historical architecture, the structure reflects the period’s distinctive construction style while accommodating modern requirements. Key amenities include proximity to public transportation, allowing for easy commuting and access to various parts of the city. The property is conveniently located near major highways, making it ideal for those who travel frequently by car. For leisure and recreation, residents can enjoy nearby parks and a golf facility, enhancing the overall living experience. The architectural design maintains its historical essence, yet provides practical solutions for 21st-century living. Being in a well-connected urban area, the location facilitates convenient access to city amenities. The combination of historical charm and modern-day conveniences makes 231 W 5th St a unique residential choice. While the building lacks the vertical expanse of newer developments, it offers a singular living experience with immediate access to both recreational and essential urban facilities.

Building ImageMLS ID #72680824
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231 W 5th St

231 West 5th Street, Boston, MA, 02127

YEAR BUILT

1890

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

8

UNIT SIZE RANGE

761-881 sqft

Description

231 W 5th St is a single-story condo complex originally built in 1890. This residential property offers 2-bedroom units, designed to provide comfortable living in an urban setting. Built with historical architecture, the structure reflects the period’s distinctive construction style while accommodating modern requirements. Key amenities include proximity to public transportation, allowing for easy commuting and access to various parts of the city. The property is conveniently located near major highways, making it ideal for those who travel frequently by car. For leisure and recreation, residents can enjoy nearby parks and a golf facility, enhancing the overall living experience. The architectural design maintains its historical essence, yet provides practical solutions for 21st-century living. Being in a well-connected urban area, the location facilitates convenient access to city amenities. The combination of historical charm and modern-day conveniences makes 231 W 5th St a unique residential choice. While the building lacks the vertical expanse of newer developments, it offers a singular living experience with immediate access to both recreational and essential urban facilities.

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Description

231 W 5th St is a single-story condo complex originally built in 1890. This residential property offers 2-bedroom units, designed to provide comfortable living in an urban setting. Built with historical architecture, the structure reflects the period’s distinctive construction style while accommodating modern requirements. Key amenities include proximity to public transportation, allowing for easy commuting and access to various parts of the city. The property is conveniently located near major highways, making it ideal for those who travel frequently by car. For leisure and recreation, residents can enjoy nearby parks and a golf facility, enhancing the overall living experience. The architectural design maintains its historical essence, yet provides practical solutions for 21st-century living. Being in a well-connected urban area, the location facilitates convenient access to city amenities. The combination of historical charm and modern-day conveniences makes 231 W 5th St a unique residential choice. While the building lacks the vertical expanse of newer developments, it offers a singular living experience with immediate access to both recreational and essential urban facilities.

231 W 5th St Market Stats Last 12 months

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Total Listings0 Listed
Total sold0 Sold
Average Days on Market0 days
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Market Stats

Year over year list price0.00%
Year over year sale price0.00%
Total Listings0 Listed
Total sold0 Sold
Average Days on Market0 days
Average HOA fees per sqft-

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231 W 5th St Inventory & Sale History

UnitSize (sqft)BedsBathsDays On MarketDateStatusPrice
Unit 1184621572020-08-21
MLS#: 72680824 		Closed$596,000
Unit 3388121372018-11-08
MLS#: 72403984 		Closed$590,000
Unit 2283921562018-07-25
MLS#: 72336091 		Closed$542,000
Unit 1
1

2 Beds

1 Baths

846 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2020-08-21Closed$596,000
MLS#: 72680824
Days On Market57
Unit 2
2

2 Beds

1 Baths

839 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2018-07-25Closed$542,000
MLS#: 72336091
Days On Market56
Unit 3
3

2 Beds

1 Baths

881 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2018-11-08Closed$590,000
MLS#: 72403984
Days On Market37
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Amenities

If you're thinking about convenience and recreation, this building has got some great perks lined up! Residents have easy access to golf, perfect for those sunny weekends, and quick entries to highways and public transportation for effortless commuting. Plus, nearby parks provide the perfect escape for those lazy Sunday afternoons or an energizing morning stroll. There’s something for everyone at 231 W 5th St!

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Amenities Description

If you're thinking about convenience and recreation, this building has got some great perks lined up! Residents have easy access to golf, perfect for those sunny weekends, and quick entries to highways and public transportation for effortless commuting. Plus, nearby parks provide the perfect escape for those lazy Sunday afternoons or an energizing morning stroll. There’s something for everyone at 231 W 5th St!

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

Ensuring a harmonious community is just as important as the living space itself, and this condo building has established policies in place. Whether you’re a pet owner or planning to foster furry friends, you’ll appreciate the guidelines that help maintain a friendly and caring environment for all residents.

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)
231 W 5th St--
265 E St$812/sqft.$7 /sqft.
200 W 6th St$806/sqft.$7 /sqft.
270 E$834/sqft.$5 /sqft.
361 W 4TH ST$844/sqft.$3 /sqft.
350 W 4th St$733/sqft.$2 /sqft.

Nearby Schools

Discover top-rated schools located close to 231 W 5th St.

Up Academy Boston

C-
Public|Grades 6–8
215 Dorchester St|0.22 miles away

Boston Collaborative High School

--
Public|Grades 10–12
215 Dorchester St|0.22 miles away

James Condon K-8 School

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
200 D St|0.28 miles away

Michael J. Perkins Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades KG–5
50 Burke St|0.43 miles away

Excel High School

F
Public|Grades 9–12
95 G St|0.47 miles away

Joseph P. Tynan Elementary School

--
Public|Grades PK–5
650 E 4th St|0.78 miles away
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Schools

Up Academy Boston

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

Boston Collaborative High School

--
Public|Grades 10–12
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

--
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|1.31 Miles Away

Cathedral High School

--
Private|Grades 7–12
74 Union Park St|1.36 Miles Away

South Boston Catholic Academy

--
Private|Grades PK–6
866 E Broadway|1.42 Miles Away

Oliver Hazard Perry K-8 School

C
Public|Grades PK–8
745 E 7th St|1.43 Miles Away

Josiah Quincy Elementary School

C
Public|Grades PK–5
885 Washington St|1.51 Miles Away

Boston Collegiate Charter School

B
Public|Grades 5–12
11 Mayhew St|1.52 Miles Away

Pope John Paul II Catholic Academy Columbia Campus

--
Private|Grades PK–8
790 Columbia Rd|1.52 Miles Away

Blackstone Innovation School

D-
Public|Grades PK–5
380 Shawmut Ave|1.57 Miles Away

William E Russell

B
Public|Grades PK–5
750 Columbia Rd|1.60 Miles Away

John W. Mccormack Middle School

D
Public|Grades 6–8
315 Mount Vernon S...|1.72 Miles Away

Boston Adult Technical Academy

--
Public|Grades 9–12
20 Church St|1.72 Miles Away

Samuel W. Mason Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades PK–5
150 Norfolk Ave|1.73 Miles Away

Quincy Upper School

D
Public|Grades 6–12
152 Arlington St|1.74 Miles Away

William Mckinley School

F
Public|Grades KG–12
90 Warren Ave|1.79 Miles Away

Paul A. Dever Elementary School

D+
Public|Grades PK–5
325 Mount Vernon S...|1.79 Miles Away

Joseph J. Hurley K-8 School

C+
Public|Grades PK–8
70 Worcester St|1.94 Miles Away

Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School

D+
Public|Grades PK–5
6 Shirley St|1.94 Miles Away

Orchard Gardens K-8 School

D
Public|Grades PK–8
906 Albany St|1.95 Miles Away

Boston College High School

--
Private|Grades 7–12
150 William T Morr...|1.99 Miles Away

St Patrick School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
131 Mount Pleasant...|2.08 Miles Away

Edward Everett Elementary School

C
Public|Grades PK–5
71 Pleasant St|2.18 Miles Away

Cristo Rey Boston High School

--
Private|Grades 9–12
100 Savin Hill Ave|2.24 Miles Away

Henry Dearborn STEM Academy

D-
Public|Grades 6–12
36 Winthrop St|2.30 Miles Away

Boston Day & Evening Academy

F
Public|Grades 9–12
20 Kearsarge Ave|2.34 Miles Away

Snowden International School At Copley

F
Public|Grades 9–12
150 Newbury St|2.36 Miles Away

Carter Developmental Center

--
Public|Grades 6–12
396 Northampton St|2.37 Miles Away

John Winthrop

C-
Public|Grades PK–5
35 Brookford St|2.42 Miles Away

Park Street School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
67 Brimmer St|2.43 Miles Away

Learning Project Elementary School

--
Private|Grades KG–6
107 Marlborough St|2.46 Miles Away

Kingsley Montessori School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
26 Exeter St|2.46 Miles Away

The Advent School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
15 Brimmer St|2.58 Miles Away

Kingsley Montessori School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
30 Fairfield St|2.60 Miles Away

St John School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
9 Moon St|2.64 Miles Away

Mather Elementary School

C
Public|Grades PK–5
24 Parish St|2.68 Miles Away

The Newman School

--
Private|Grades 7–12
247 Marlborough St|2.68 Miles Away

The Newman School

--
Private|Grades 7–12
247 Marlborough St|2.68 Miles Away

Transit

Experience convenience and connectivity with premium transit options just moments away.

180 Dorchester St opp W 7th St

0.22 miles away|5 min walk

442 W Broadway

0.24 miles away|5 min walk

250 Dorchester Avenue

0.59 miles away|12 min walk

Andrew - Dorchester Ave @ Dexter St

0.7 miles away|14 min walk

Andrew - Dorchester Ave @ Leeds St

0.7 miles away|14 min walk

Andrew - Street Buses

0.74 miles away|15 min walk
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Transit

180 Dorchester St opp W 7th St

0.22 miles away|5 min walk

442 W Broadway

0.24 miles away|5 min walk

250 Dorchester Avenue

0.59 miles away|12 min walk

Andrew - Dorchester Ave @ Dexter St

0.7 miles away|14 min walk

Andrew - Dorchester Ave @ Leeds St

0.7 miles away|14 min walk

Andrew - Street Buses

0.74 miles away|15 min walk

Andrew - Buses

0.74 miles away|15 min walk

Andrew

0.74 miles away|15 min walk

Andrew - Elevator

0.76 miles away|15 min walk

Andrew - Southampton St

0.77 miles away|15 min walk

A St @ Mt Washington Ave

1.01 miles away|20 min walk

Albany St opp Randolph St

1.05 miles away|21 min walk

Albany St @ Randolph St

1.05 miles away|21 min walk

A St @ Necco St

1.14 miles away|22 min walk

540 Albany St opp Wareham St

1.15 miles away|23 min walk

Albany St @ Wareham St

1.16 miles away|23 min walk

350 Summer St

1.23 miles away|24 min walk

400 Summer St

1.23 miles away|24 min walk

Albany St @ E Dedham St

1.23 miles away|24 min walk

Albany St opp E Newton St

1.38 miles away|27 min walk

Albany St opp E Concord St

1.46 miles away|28 min walk

91 E Concord St

1.53 miles away|30 min walk

Albany St opp Boston Medical

1.55 miles away|30 min walk

23 Drydock Ave

1.6 miles away|31 min walk

250 Mt Vernon St @ Geiger Gibson Health Center

1.61 miles away|31 min walk

263 Mt Vernon St @ St Christopher's Church

1.61 miles away|31 min walk

43 W Dedham St

1.65 miles away|32 min walk

285 Tremont St

1.66 miles away|32 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Congress St

1.68 miles away|33 min walk

27 Drydock Ave

1.72 miles away|33 min walk

Arlington St @ Isabella St

1.8 miles away|35 min walk

Albany St opp Randall St

1.85 miles away|36 min walk

Albany St @ Randall St

1.85 miles away|36 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Rowes Wharf

1.91 miles away|37 min walk

Arlington St @ Saint James Ave

2 miles away|39 min walk

Arlington - Arlington St (East)

2.04 miles away|40 min walk

Arlington - Arlington St (West)

2.05 miles away|40 min walk

Arlington

2.06 miles away|40 min walk

Arlington - Public Garden

2.08 miles away|40 min walk

Arlington - Elevator Boylston St

2.08 miles away|40 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Milk St

2.15 miles away|42 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Central St

2.17 miles away|42 min walk

Aquarium - State St (South)

2.2 miles away|43 min walk

Aquarium - State St opp McKinley Sq

2.21 miles away|43 min walk

Aquarium - State St (North)

2.22 miles away|43 min walk

Aquarium

2.24 miles away|43 min walk

Aquarium - Waterfront and New England Aquarium

2.24 miles away|43 min walk

Aquarium - Surface Rd @ State St

2.24 miles away|43 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Atlantic Ave

2.34 miles away|45 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Commercial Wharf

2.47 miles away|48 min walk

The Neighbourhood: 231 W 5th St

South Boston, steeped in rich history and coastal charm, is a thriving district in Suffolk County. The area is celebrated for its scenic waterfront, where residents enjoy leisurely strolls along Castle Island and Pleasure Bay. It boasts an array of trendy restaurants, cafes, and vibrant community events. Families benefit from excellent schools and numerous parks, while the Seaport District offers a dynamic business and cultural hub. Transportation is efficient with easy access to the MBTA Red Line, making commuting throughout the city convenient and hassle-free.

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Neighbourhood Description

South Boston, steeped in rich history and coastal charm, is a thriving district in Suffolk County. The area is celebrated for its scenic waterfront, where residents enjoy leisurely strolls along Castle Island and Pleasure Bay. It boasts an array of trendy restaurants, cafes, and vibrant community events. Families benefit from excellent schools and numerous parks, while the Seaport District offers a dynamic business and cultural hub. Transportation is efficient with easy access to the MBTA Red Line, making commuting throughout the city convenient and hassle-free.

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231 W 5th St Demographics

Age Demographics

0–14 Years

10.11%

15–29 Years

30.58%

30–44 Years

30.53%

45–59 Years

14.31%

60+ Years

14.48%

Commute

28.63%

Transit

13.5%

Walk

37.81%

Drive

1.24%

Bike

Housing Ownership

40.84%

Owner Occupied

59.16%

Rental Units

Household Types

Single Family
20.39%
Multi Family
2.31%
Single Person
38.49%
Multi Person
61.51%

Average Income

Household:$12,125,313.95 /yr

Individual:$7,774,752.73 /yr

Education

Bachelors Degree42.6%
High School College12.95%
Diploma2.5%
Post Graduate26.41%
Others15.54%
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Education

Diploma2.5%
Post Graduate26.41%
Others15.54%
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