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290 W 5th St

290 W. 5th Street, Boston, MA, 02127

YEAR BUILT

1905

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

6

UNIT SIZE RANGE

1,016-1,272 sqft

Description

290 W 5th St sits in Boston, at the corner of Columbia Road and Dorchester Avenue. This low-rise building has a single story and offers a neighborhood view. It lies near Fort Point Channel, which connects to Boston Harbor. The area provides easy access to urban amenities and transportation options. The building consists of 6 condominium units. Each unit ranges from 1,016 to 1,272 square feet. All units have 2 bedrooms, ideal for families or those needing extra space. Construction completed in 1905, adding to the historic charm of the neighborhood. Unit prices range from $635,000 to $849,000. This price range reflects the square footage and living space available in each unit. Residents will appreciate the indoor room layouts and private areas they can call home. Nearby, grocery needs are met at Three D's and Jim's Variety. Up Academy Charter School sits in the vicinity for educational options. The local area has a mix of shops and services, catering to daily living requirements. This building combines historical architecture with modern living. The surrounding neighborhood enhances the building's appeal, with access to the waterfront and local attractions. On-site parking is likely available, supporting residents' transportation needs.

Building ImageMLS ID #70284246
Building ImageMLS ID #72491169
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290 W 5th St

290 W. 5th Street, Boston, MA, 02127

YEAR BUILT

1905

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

6

UNIT SIZE RANGE

1,016-1,272 sqft

Description

290 W 5th St sits in Boston, at the corner of Columbia Road and Dorchester Avenue. This low-rise building has a single story and offers a neighborhood view. It lies near Fort Point Channel, which connects to Boston Harbor. The area provides easy access to urban amenities and transportation options. The building consists of 6 condominium units. Each unit ranges from 1,016 to 1,272 square feet. All units have 2 bedrooms, ideal for families or those needing extra space. Construction completed in 1905, adding to the historic charm of the neighborhood. Unit prices range from $635,000 to $849,000. This price range reflects the square footage and living space available in each unit. Residents will appreciate the indoor room layouts and private areas they can call home. Nearby, grocery needs are met at Three D's and Jim's Variety. Up Academy Charter School sits in the vicinity for educational options. The local area has a mix of shops and services, catering to daily living requirements. This building combines historical architecture with modern living. The surrounding neighborhood enhances the building's appeal, with access to the waterfront and local attractions. On-site parking is likely available, supporting residents' transportation needs.

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Description

290 W 5th St sits in Boston, at the corner of Columbia Road and Dorchester Avenue. This low-rise building has a single story and offers a neighborhood view. It lies near Fort Point Channel, which connects to Boston Harbor. The area provides easy access to urban amenities and transportation options. The building consists of 6 condominium units. Each unit ranges from 1,016 to 1,272 square feet. All units have 2 bedrooms, ideal for families or those needing extra space. Construction completed in 1905, adding to the historic charm of the neighborhood. Unit prices range from $635,000 to $849,000. This price range reflects the square footage and living space available in each unit. Residents will appreciate the indoor room layouts and private areas they can call home. Nearby, grocery needs are met at Three D's and Jim's Variety. Up Academy Charter School sits in the vicinity for educational options. The local area has a mix of shops and services, catering to daily living requirements. This building combines historical architecture with modern living. The surrounding neighborhood enhances the building's appeal, with access to the waterfront and local attractions. On-site parking is likely available, supporting residents' transportation needs.

290 W 5th St Market Stats Last 12 months

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Total sold0 Sold
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Total sold0 Sold
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Unit Availability

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290 W 5th St Inventory & Sale History

UnitSize (sqft)BedsBathsDays On MarketDateStatusPrice
Unit 33127221722022-01-07
MLS#: 72913130 		Closed$849,000
Unit 111016211322019-09-10
MLS#: 72491169 		Closed$635,000
Unit 22117622412015-08-31
MLS#: 71876563 		Closed$599,000
Unit 1
1

2 Beds

1 Baths

1016 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2019-09-10Closed$635,000
MLS#: 72491169
Days On Market132
Unit 2
2

2 Beds

2 Baths

1176 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2015-08-31Closed$599,000
MLS#: 71876563
Days On Market41
Unit 3
3

2 Beds

1 Baths

1272 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2022-01-07Closed$849,000
MLS#: 72913130
Days On Market72
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Amenities

While details on amenities at 290 W 5th St are not provided, living in a vibrant city like Boston means you’ll likely have access to local cafes, restaurants, shops, and more right at your doorstep. Picture waking up on a Saturday and strolling to a nearby café for a latte before heading out to explore all that the city has to offer.

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Amenities Description

While details on amenities at 290 W 5th St are not provided, living in a vibrant city like Boston means you’ll likely have access to local cafes, restaurants, shops, and more right at your doorstep. Picture waking up on a Saturday and strolling to a nearby café for a latte before heading out to explore all that the city has to offer.

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

One important aspect to consider when moving into a new place is the building’s policies. At 290 W 5th St, there are some restrictions involved. It’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with these, ensuring that your lifestyle seamlessly fits within the community’s guidelines.

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)
290 W 5th St--
159 Dorchester St$664/sqft.$9 /sqft.
153 Dorchester St$735/sqft.$6 /sqft.
9 Gates St$887/sqft.$3 /sqft.
137-139 Dorchester St$863/sqft.$3 /sqft.
178 Dorchester St$636/sqft.$7 /sqft.

Nearby Schools

290 W 5th St is located in South Boston, Boston, with 39+ schools available within a 2-mile radius. Families benefit from convenient access to nearby educational institutions supporting daily routines. Short travel distances help reduce commute time for students. This education-friendly location enhances overall community appeal.

Boston Collaborative High School

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Public|Grades 10–12
215 Dorchester St|0.12 miles away

Up Academy Boston

C-
Public|Grades 6–8
215 Dorchester St|0.12 miles away

Excel High School

F
Public|Grades 9–12
95 G St|0.21 miles away

Michael J. Perkins Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades KG–5
50 Burke St|0.22 miles away

James Condon K-8 School

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
200 D St|0.35 miles away

Joseph P. Tynan Elementary School

--
Public|Grades PK–5
650 E 4th St|0.48 miles away
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Schools

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Description

290 W 5th St is located in South Boston, Boston, with 39+ schools available within a 2-mile radius. Families benefit from convenient access to nearby educational institutions supporting daily routines. Short travel distances help reduce commute time for students. This education-friendly location enhances overall community appeal.

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

Excel High School

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

Michael J. Perkins Elementary School

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

James Condon K-8 School

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

Oliver Hazard Perry K-8 School

C
Public|Grades PK–8
745 E 7th St|Less than 1 Mile Away

South Boston Catholic Academy

--
Private|Grades PK–6
866 E Broadway|Less than 1 Mile Away

Pope John Paul II Catholic Academy Columbia Campus

--
Private|Grades PK–8
790 Columbia Rd|1.05 Miles Away

Boston Collegiate Charter School

B
Public|Grades 5–12
11 Mayhew St|1.07 Miles Away

William E Russell

B
Public|Grades PK–5
750 Columbia Rd|1.11 Miles Away

Cathedral High School

--
Private|Grades 7–12
74 Union Park St|1.13 Miles Away

John W. Mccormack Middle School

D
Public|Grades 6–8
315 Mount Vernon S...|1.14 Miles Away

Paul A. Dever Elementary School

D+
Public|Grades PK–5
325 Mount Vernon S...|1.19 Miles Away

Josiah Quincy Elementary School

C
Public|Grades PK–5
885 Washington St|1.26 Miles Away

Blackstone Innovation School

D-
Public|Grades PK–5
380 Shawmut Ave|1.28 Miles Away

Samuel W. Mason Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades PK–5
150 Norfolk Ave|1.30 Miles Away

Boston College High School

--
Private|Grades 7–12
150 William T Morr...|1.35 Miles Away

Boston Adult Technical Academy

--
Public|Grades 9–12
20 Church St|1.42 Miles Away

Quincy Upper School

D
Public|Grades 6–12
152 Arlington St|1.43 Miles Away

Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School

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

William Mckinley School

F
Public|Grades KG–12
90 Warren Ave|1.45 Miles Away

Orchard Gardens K-8 School

D
Public|Grades PK–8
906 Albany St|1.50 Miles Away

Edward Everett Elementary School

C
Public|Grades PK–5
71 Pleasant St|1.53 Miles Away

Joseph J. Hurley K-8 School

C+
Public|Grades PK–8
70 Worcester St|1.54 Miles Away

Cristo Rey Boston High School

--
Private|Grades 9–12
100 Savin Hill Ave|1.55 Miles Away

St Patrick School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
131 Mount Pleasant...|1.56 Miles Away

Henry Dearborn STEM Academy

D-
Public|Grades 6–12
36 Winthrop St|1.74 Miles Away

Boston Day & Evening Academy

F
Public|Grades 9–12
20 Kearsarge Ave|1.78 Miles Away

John Winthrop

C-
Public|Grades PK–5
35 Brookford St|1.78 Miles Away

Carter Developmental Center

--
Public|Grades 6–12
396 Northampton St|1.86 Miles Away

Mattahunt Elementary School

--
Public|Grades PK–5
|1.87 Miles Away

Dorchester Academy

--
Public|Grades 9–12
|1.87 Miles Away

Snowden International School At Copley

F
Public|Grades 9–12
150 Newbury St|1.88 Miles Away

Mather Elementary School

C
Public|Grades PK–5
24 Parish St|1.89 Miles Away

Park Street School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
67 Brimmer St|1.94 Miles Away

Kingsley Montessori School

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Private|Grades PK–6
26 Exeter St|1.96 Miles Away

Learning Project Elementary School

--
Private|Grades KG–6
107 Marlborough St|1.96 Miles Away

Transit

290 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

0.07 miles away|2 min walk

23 Drydock Ave

1.18 miles away|23 min walk

250 Dorchester Avenue

0.57 miles away|12 min walk

250 Mt Vernon St @ Geiger Gibson Health Center

1.06 miles away|21 min walk

263 Mt Vernon St @ St Christopher's Church

1.06 miles away|21 min walk

27 Drydock Ave

1.26 miles away|25 min walk
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Description

290 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

0.07 miles away|2 min walk

23 Drydock Ave

1.18 miles away|23 min walk

250 Dorchester Avenue

0.57 miles away|12 min walk

250 Mt Vernon St @ Geiger Gibson Health Center

1.06 miles away|21 min walk

263 Mt Vernon St @ St Christopher's Church

1.06 miles away|21 min walk

27 Drydock Ave

1.26 miles away|25 min walk

285 Tremont St

1.37 miles away|27 min walk

350 Summer St

1.01 miles away|20 min walk

400 Summer St

1.01 miles away|20 min walk

43 W Dedham St

1.35 miles away|26 min walk

442 W Broadway

0.17 miles away|4 min walk

540 Albany St opp Wareham St

0.97 miles away|19 min walk

91 E Concord St

1.22 miles away|24 min walk

Albany St @ E Dedham St

1.02 miles away|20 min walk

Albany St opp Boston Medical

1.23 miles away|24 min walk

Albany St opp E Concord St

1.17 miles away|23 min walk

Albany St opp E Newton St

1.11 miles away|22 min walk

Albany St opp Randall St

1.43 miles away|28 min walk

Albany St opp Randolph St

0.9 miles away|18 min walk

Albany St @ Randall St

1.44 miles away|28 min walk

Albany St @ Randolph St

0.9 miles away|18 min walk

Albany St @ Wareham St

0.97 miles away|19 min walk

Andrew

0.55 miles away|11 min walk

Andrew - Buses

0.54 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

0.55 miles away|11 min walk

Andrew - Southampton St

0.56 miles away|11 min walk

Andrew - Street Buses

0.54 miles away|11 min walk

Aquarium

1.77 miles away|34 min walk

Aquarium - State St (North)

1.76 miles away|34 min walk

Aquarium - State St opp McKinley Sq

1.76 miles away|34 min walk

Aquarium - State St (South)

1.75 miles away|34 min walk

Aquarium - Surface Rd @ State St

1.78 miles away|35 min walk

Aquarium - Waterfront and New England Aquarium

1.77 miles away|34 min walk

Arlington

1.67 miles away|32 min walk

Arlington - Arlington St (East)

1.65 miles away|32 min walk

Arlington - Arlington St (West)

1.66 miles away|32 min walk

Arlington - Elevator Boylston St

1.68 miles away|33 min walk

Arlington - Public Garden

1.68 miles away|33 min walk

Arlington St @ Isabella St

1.48 miles away|29 min walk

Arlington St @ Saint James Ave

1.62 miles away|32 min walk

A St @ Mt Washington Ave

0.87 miles away|17 min walk

A St @ Necco St

0.96 miles away|19 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Atlantic Ave

1.85 miles away|36 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Central St

1.72 miles away|34 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Commercial Wharf

1.95 miles away|38 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Congress St

1.37 miles away|27 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Milk St

1.71 miles away|33 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Rowes Wharf

1.53 miles away|30 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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290 W 5th St Demographics

Age Demographics

0–14 Years

10.32%

15–29 Years

31.19%

30–44 Years

30.53%

45–59 Years

13.74%

60+ Years

14.21%

Commute

29.79%

Transit

11.01%

Walk

39.23%

Drive

1.07%

Bike

Housing Ownership

42.17%

Owner Occupied

57.83%

Rental Units

Household Types

Single Family
21.82%
Multi Family
2.47%
Single Person
37.27%
Multi Person
62.73%

Average Income

Household:$12,049,126.93 /yr

Individual:$7,457,548.65 /yr

Education

Bachelors Degree43.8%
High School College13.14%
Diploma2.58%
Post Graduate25.31%
Others15.18%
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Education

Diploma2.58%
Post Graduate25.31%
Others15.18%
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