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245 W 5th St

245 W 5th St, Boston, MA, 02127

YEAR BUILT

1890

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

8

UNIT SIZE RANGE

450-727 sqft

Description

245 W 5th St sits in Boston. The building is at the intersection of Columbia Road and Old Colony Avenue. This low-rise structure has 1 story and contains 8 condominium units. It was constructed in 1890 and has a mix of 1 and 2-bedroom layouts. Unit sizes range from 450 to 727 square feet. Prices for the units fall between $465,000 and $549,000. Each unit offers a comfortable living space, suitable for various lifestyles. Residents enjoy access to public transportation, making it easy to explore the city. Nearby, Jim's Variety and Three D's provide grocery options. For dining, Bnv8 Inc is a local favorite. Numerous amenities surround the building. These include parks, tennis courts, and a pool for recreation. There is also a golf course and bike path, enhancing outdoor experiences. The Dorchester Bay lies close by, connecting to Boston Harbor and the Atlantic Ocean. Easy highway access supports travel to other areas. Community features like a house of worship contribute to a vibrant neighborhood. Living in this building provides a balance of historic charm and modern amenities. The low-rise design complements its surroundings. The area combines residential comfort with urban accessibility, appealing to potential residents. Enjoy the benefits of city life while being close to nature.

Building ImageMLS ID #73164260
Building ImageMLS ID #73164260
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245 W 5th St

245 W 5th St, Boston, MA, 02127

YEAR BUILT

1890

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

8

UNIT SIZE RANGE

450-727 sqft

Description

245 W 5th St sits in Boston. The building is at the intersection of Columbia Road and Old Colony Avenue. This low-rise structure has 1 story and contains 8 condominium units. It was constructed in 1890 and has a mix of 1 and 2-bedroom layouts. Unit sizes range from 450 to 727 square feet. Prices for the units fall between $465,000 and $549,000. Each unit offers a comfortable living space, suitable for various lifestyles. Residents enjoy access to public transportation, making it easy to explore the city. Nearby, Jim's Variety and Three D's provide grocery options. For dining, Bnv8 Inc is a local favorite. Numerous amenities surround the building. These include parks, tennis courts, and a pool for recreation. There is also a golf course and bike path, enhancing outdoor experiences. The Dorchester Bay lies close by, connecting to Boston Harbor and the Atlantic Ocean. Easy highway access supports travel to other areas. Community features like a house of worship contribute to a vibrant neighborhood. Living in this building provides a balance of historic charm and modern amenities. The low-rise design complements its surroundings. The area combines residential comfort with urban accessibility, appealing to potential residents. Enjoy the benefits of city life while being close to nature.

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Description

245 W 5th St sits in Boston. The building is at the intersection of Columbia Road and Old Colony Avenue. This low-rise structure has 1 story and contains 8 condominium units. It was constructed in 1890 and has a mix of 1 and 2-bedroom layouts. Unit sizes range from 450 to 727 square feet. Prices for the units fall between $465,000 and $549,000. Each unit offers a comfortable living space, suitable for various lifestyles. Residents enjoy access to public transportation, making it easy to explore the city. Nearby, Jim's Variety and Three D's provide grocery options. For dining, Bnv8 Inc is a local favorite. Numerous amenities surround the building. These include parks, tennis courts, and a pool for recreation. There is also a golf course and bike path, enhancing outdoor experiences. The Dorchester Bay lies close by, connecting to Boston Harbor and the Atlantic Ocean. Easy highway access supports travel to other areas. Community features like a house of worship contribute to a vibrant neighborhood. Living in this building provides a balance of historic charm and modern amenities. The low-rise design complements its surroundings. The area combines residential comfort with urban accessibility, appealing to potential residents. Enjoy the benefits of city life while being close to nature.

245 W 5th St Key Stats Last 12 months

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Total sold0 Sold
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Total Listings0 Listed
Total sold0 Sold
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Unit Availability

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For Sale 0 For Sale

245 W 5th St Inventory & Sale History

UnitSize (sqft)BedsBathsDays On MarketDateStatusPrice
Unit 22704211032024-01-08
MLS#: 73164260 		Closed$549,000
Unit 4472711402017-07-31
MLS#: 72186707 		Closed$439,000
Unit 3370021512015-10-02
MLS#: 71888508 		Closed$465,000
Unit 2
2

2 Beds

1 Baths

704 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2024-01-08Closed$549,000
MLS#: 73164260
Days On Market103
Unit 3
3

2 Beds

1 Baths

700 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2015-10-02Closed$465,000
MLS#: 71888508
Days On Market51
Unit 4
4

1 Beds

1 Baths

727 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2017-07-31Closed$439,000
MLS#: 72186707
Days On Market40
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Amenities

This condo comes packed with amenities to enhance your lifestyle. Imagine early morning swims in a pool, followed by a game of tennis or golf later in the day. For those who enjoy being outdoors, there are beautiful bike paths and parks nearby to explore. With convenient highway access and public transportation options, getting around the city is a breeze. Whether your interests are in sports or nature, 245 W 5th St has something for everyone.

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Amenities Description

This condo comes packed with amenities to enhance your lifestyle. Imagine early morning swims in a pool, followed by a game of tennis or golf later in the day. For those who enjoy being outdoors, there are beautiful bike paths and parks nearby to explore. With convenient highway access and public transportation options, getting around the city is a breeze. Whether your interests are in sports or nature, 245 W 5th St has something for everyone.

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

Tennis Court(s)

Tennis Court(s)

Balcony

Balcony

Pool

Pool

Policies

When it comes to policies, 245 W 5th St makes sure to maintain a peaceful living environment with restrictions in place. These guidelines are there to help preserve the community feel and ensure that every resident can enjoy their home peacefully.

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)
245 W 5th St--
252 Gold St$1,026/sqft.$3 /sqft.
280 W Fifth$851/sqft.$6 /sqft.
260 Gold St$809/sqft.$4 /sqft.
200 W 6th St$806/sqft.$7 /sqft.
260 Gold$809/sqft.$4 /sqft.

Nearby Schools

245 W 5th St is positioned near local schools serving the surrounding area. Educational institutions within a 2-mile radius improve daily accessibility. Families benefit from shorter commutes and convenience. This well-located area supports comfortable living.

Boston Collaborative High School

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Public|Grades 10–12
215 Dorchester St|0.14 miles away

Up Academy Boston

C-
Public|Grades 6–8
215 Dorchester St|0.14 miles away

James Condon K-8 School

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
200 D St|0.25 miles away

Michael J. Perkins Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades KG–5
50 Burke St|0.29 miles away

Excel High School

F
Public|Grades 9–12
95 G St|0.3 miles away

Joseph P. Tynan Elementary School

--
Public|Grades PK–5
650 E 4th St|0.54 miles away
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Schools

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Description

245 W 5th St is positioned near local schools serving the surrounding area. Educational institutions within a 2-mile radius improve daily accessibility. Families benefit from shorter commutes and convenience. This well-located area supports comfortable living.

Boston Collaborative High School

--
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

Oliver Hazard Perry K-8 School

C
Public|Grades PK–8
745 E 7th St|1.02 Miles Away

South Boston Catholic Academy

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Private|Grades PK–6
866 E Broadway|1.02 Miles Away

Cathedral High School

--
Private|Grades 7–12
74 Union Park St|1.05 Miles Away

Pope John Paul II Catholic Academy Columbia Campus

--
Private|Grades PK–8
790 Columbia Rd|1.10 Miles Away

Boston Collegiate Charter School

B
Public|Grades 5–12
11 Mayhew St|1.11 Miles Away

Josiah Quincy Elementary School

C
Public|Grades PK–5
885 Washington St|1.16 Miles Away

William E Russell

B
Public|Grades PK–5
750 Columbia Rd|1.16 Miles Away

Blackstone Innovation School

D-
Public|Grades PK–5
380 Shawmut Ave|1.20 Miles Away

John W. Mccormack Middle School

D
Public|Grades 6–8
315 Mount Vernon S...|1.23 Miles Away

Paul A. Dever Elementary School

D+
Public|Grades PK–5
325 Mount Vernon S...|1.28 Miles Away

Samuel W. Mason Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades PK–5
150 Norfolk Ave|1.29 Miles Away

Boston Adult Technical Academy

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Public|Grades 9–12
20 Church St|1.32 Miles Away

Quincy Upper School

D
Public|Grades 6–12
152 Arlington St|1.33 Miles Away

William Mckinley School

F
Public|Grades KG–12
90 Warren Ave|1.37 Miles Away

Boston College High School

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Private|Grades 7–12
150 William T Morr...|1.43 Miles Away

Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School

D+
Public|Grades PK–5
6 Shirley St|1.44 Miles Away

Orchard Gardens K-8 School

D
Public|Grades PK–8
906 Albany St|1.46 Miles Away

Joseph J. Hurley K-8 School

C+
Public|Grades PK–8
70 Worcester St|1.47 Miles Away

St Patrick School

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Private|Grades PK–6
131 Mount Pleasant...|1.55 Miles Away

Edward Everett Elementary School

C
Public|Grades PK–5
71 Pleasant St|1.59 Miles Away

Cristo Rey Boston High School

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Private|Grades 9–12
100 Savin Hill Ave|1.62 Miles Away

Henry Dearborn STEM Academy

D-
Public|Grades 6–12
36 Winthrop St|1.72 Miles Away

Boston Day & Evening Academy

F
Public|Grades 9–12
20 Kearsarge Ave|1.75 Miles Away

Carter Developmental Center

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Public|Grades 6–12
396 Northampton St|1.79 Miles Away

Snowden International School At Copley

F
Public|Grades 9–12
150 Newbury St|1.79 Miles Away

John Winthrop

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

Park Street School

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Private|Grades PK–6
67 Brimmer St|1.84 Miles Away

Kingsley Montessori School

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Private|Grades PK–6
26 Exeter St|1.86 Miles Away

Learning Project Elementary School

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Private|Grades KG–6
107 Marlborough St|1.86 Miles Away

The Advent School

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Private|Grades PK–6
15 Brimmer St|1.95 Miles Away

Mather Elementary School

C
Public|Grades PK–5
24 Parish St|1.96 Miles Away

Kingsley Montessori School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
30 Fairfield St|1.96 Miles Away

Mattahunt Elementary School

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Public|Grades PK–5
|1.97 Miles Away

Dorchester Academy

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Public|Grades 9–12
|1.97 Miles Away

St John School

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Private|Grades PK–8
9 Moon St|1.98 Miles Away

Transit

245 W 5th St enjoys proximity to 50+ public transit options throughout Boston. Located within a 2-mile radius, these connections enable easy commuting and dependable travel. Residents benefit from reduced reliance on private vehicles. A well-served transit location supports sustainable urban living.

180 Dorchester St opp W 7th St

0.13 miles away|3 min walk

23 Drydock Ave

1.18 miles away|23 min walk

250 Dorchester Avenue

0.48 miles away|10 min walk

250 Mt Vernon St @ Geiger Gibson Health Center

1.15 miles away|23 min walk

263 Mt Vernon St @ St Christopher's Church

1.15 miles away|23 min walk

27 Drydock Ave

1.26 miles away|25 min walk
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Description

245 W 5th St enjoys proximity to 50+ public transit options throughout Boston. Located within a 2-mile radius, these connections enable easy commuting and dependable travel. Residents benefit from reduced reliance on private vehicles. A well-served transit location supports sustainable urban living.

180 Dorchester St opp W 7th St

0.13 miles away|3 min walk

23 Drydock Ave

1.18 miles away|23 min walk

250 Dorchester Avenue

0.48 miles away|10 min walk

250 Mt Vernon St @ Geiger Gibson Health Center

1.15 miles away|23 min walk

263 Mt Vernon St @ St Christopher's Church

1.15 miles away|23 min walk

27 Drydock Ave

1.26 miles away|25 min walk

285 Tremont St

1.27 miles away|25 min walk

350 Summer St

0.93 miles away|18 min walk

400 Summer St

0.93 miles away|18 min walk

43 W Dedham St

1.26 miles away|25 min walk

442 W Broadway

0.16 miles away|3 min walk

540 Albany St opp Wareham St

0.89 miles away|18 min walk

91 E Concord St

1.16 miles away|23 min walk

Albany St @ E Dedham St

0.95 miles away|19 min walk

Albany St opp Boston Medical

1.18 miles away|23 min walk

Albany St opp E Concord St

1.11 miles away|22 min walk

Albany St opp E Newton St

1.05 miles away|21 min walk

Albany St opp Randall St

1.39 miles away|27 min walk

Albany St opp Randolph St

0.82 miles away|16 min walk

Albany St @ Randall St

1.39 miles away|27 min walk

Albany St @ Randolph St

0.82 miles away|16 min walk

Albany St @ Wareham St

0.9 miles away|18 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

0.51 miles away|10 min walk

Andrew - Elevator

0.56 miles away|11 min walk

Andrew - Southampton St

0.57 miles away|11 min walk

Andrew - Street Buses

0.54 miles away|11 min walk

Aquarium

1.68 miles away|33 min walk

Aquarium - State St (North)

1.67 miles away|33 min walk

Aquarium - State St opp McKinley Sq

1.67 miles away|32 min walk

Aquarium - State St (South)

1.66 miles away|32 min walk

Aquarium - Surface Rd @ State St

1.69 miles away|33 min walk

Aquarium - Waterfront and New England Aquarium

1.68 miles away|33 min walk

Arlington

1.57 miles away|31 min walk

Arlington - Arlington St (East)

1.55 miles away|30 min walk

Arlington - Arlington St (West)

1.56 miles away|30 min walk

Arlington - Elevator Boylston St

1.58 miles away|31 min walk

Arlington - Public Garden

1.58 miles away|31 min walk

Arlington St @ Isabella St

1.38 miles away|27 min walk

Arlington St @ Saint James Ave

1.52 miles away|30 min walk

A St @ Mt Washington Ave

0.78 miles away|15 min walk

A St @ Necco St

0.87 miles away|17 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Atlantic Ave

1.76 miles away|34 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Central St

1.63 miles away|32 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Commercial Wharf

1.86 miles away|36 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Congress St

1.28 miles away|25 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Milk St

1.62 miles away|32 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Rowes Wharf

1.44 miles away|28 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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245 W 5th St Demographics

Age Demographics

0–14 Years

10.15%

15–29 Years

30.75%

30–44 Years

30.62%

45–59 Years

14.12%

60+ Years

14.36%

Commute

29.02%

Transit

12.59%

Walk

38.35%

Drive

1.19%

Bike

Housing Ownership

41.4%

Owner Occupied

58.6%

Rental Units

Household Types

Single Family
20.86%
Multi Family
2.35%
Single Person
38.06%
Multi Person
61.94%

Average Income

Household:$12,123,459.79 /yr

Individual:$7,693,932.47 /yr

Education

Bachelors Degree43.11%
High School College12.98%
Diploma2.53%
Post Graduate26.03%
Others15.36%
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Education

Diploma2.53%
Post Graduate26.03%
Others15.36%
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