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237 W 5th

237 W 5th, Boston, MA, 02127

YEAR BUILT

1890

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

8

UNIT SIZE RANGE

740-1,015 sqft

Description

237 W 5th sits in Boston, near the intersection of Columbia Road and Dorchester Avenue. The building overlooks the city, offering an urban vibe. It is close to public transportation, making traveling around town simple. The nearby Dorchester Bay adds to the picturesque setting. This low-rise building features only 1 story and consists of 8 condominium units. Built in 1890, it combines historical charm with modern living. Unit sizes range from 740 to 1,015 square feet, with layouts including 1 and 2 bedrooms. Prices fall between $560,000 and $769,000, reflecting the desirable location and amenities. Homes within 237 W 5th come with features like high ceilings and possible open layouts. Floor-to-ceiling windows might be present, which allow for plenty of natural light. A private roof deck provides a place for relaxing outdoors while enjoying city views. Local amenities enhance the living experience. The site has easy highway access and is close to parks and tennis courts. Nearby grocery stores include Jim's Variety and Three D's. Dining options like Pat's Trattoria are also just a short stroll away. Living here offers a balance of urban excitement and neighborhood charm. The connection to the Red Line at Broadway Station provides added accessibility. This building’s location allows a quick route to Mass Pike and I-93, making it convenient for commuting or weekend trips.

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237 W 5th

237 W 5th, Boston, MA, 02127

YEAR BUILT

1890

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

8

UNIT SIZE RANGE

740-1,015 sqft

Description

237 W 5th sits in Boston, near the intersection of Columbia Road and Dorchester Avenue. The building overlooks the city, offering an urban vibe. It is close to public transportation, making traveling around town simple. The nearby Dorchester Bay adds to the picturesque setting. This low-rise building features only 1 story and consists of 8 condominium units. Built in 1890, it combines historical charm with modern living. Unit sizes range from 740 to 1,015 square feet, with layouts including 1 and 2 bedrooms. Prices fall between $560,000 and $769,000, reflecting the desirable location and amenities. Homes within 237 W 5th come with features like high ceilings and possible open layouts. Floor-to-ceiling windows might be present, which allow for plenty of natural light. A private roof deck provides a place for relaxing outdoors while enjoying city views. Local amenities enhance the living experience. The site has easy highway access and is close to parks and tennis courts. Nearby grocery stores include Jim's Variety and Three D's. Dining options like Pat's Trattoria are also just a short stroll away. Living here offers a balance of urban excitement and neighborhood charm. The connection to the Red Line at Broadway Station provides added accessibility. This building’s location allows a quick route to Mass Pike and I-93, making it convenient for commuting or weekend trips.

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Description

237 W 5th sits in Boston, near the intersection of Columbia Road and Dorchester Avenue. The building overlooks the city, offering an urban vibe. It is close to public transportation, making traveling around town simple. The nearby Dorchester Bay adds to the picturesque setting. This low-rise building features only 1 story and consists of 8 condominium units. Built in 1890, it combines historical charm with modern living. Unit sizes range from 740 to 1,015 square feet, with layouts including 1 and 2 bedrooms. Prices fall between $560,000 and $769,000, reflecting the desirable location and amenities. Homes within 237 W 5th come with features like high ceilings and possible open layouts. Floor-to-ceiling windows might be present, which allow for plenty of natural light. A private roof deck provides a place for relaxing outdoors while enjoying city views. Local amenities enhance the living experience. The site has easy highway access and is close to parks and tennis courts. Nearby grocery stores include Jim's Variety and Three D's. Dining options like Pat's Trattoria are also just a short stroll away. Living here offers a balance of urban excitement and neighborhood charm. The connection to the Red Line at Broadway Station provides added accessibility. This building’s location allows a quick route to Mass Pike and I-93, making it convenient for commuting or weekend trips.

237 W 5th Market Stats Last 12 months

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Total sold0 Sold
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237 W 5th Inventory & Sale History

UnitSize (sqft)BedsBathsDays On MarketDateStatusPrice
Unit 3399622792021-07-01
MLS#: 72813573 		Closed$769,000
Unit 1181722632016-06-02
MLS#: 71980002 		Closed$560,000
Unit 2284722872007-12-14
MLS#: 70649764 		Closed$350,000
Unit 1
1

2 Beds

2 Baths

817 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2016-06-02Closed$560,000
MLS#: 71980002
Days On Market63
Unit 2
2

2 Beds

2 Baths

847 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2007-12-14Closed$350,000
MLS#: 70649764
Days On Market87
Unit 3
3

2 Beds

2 Baths

996 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2021-07-01Closed$769,000
MLS#: 72813573
Days On Market79
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Amenities

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
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Amenities

Tennis Court(s)

Tennis Court(s)

Policies

For peace of mind, this condominium has building policies that outline the guidelines for a harmonious living experience. Knowing that there are rules in place helps ensure that everyone feels at home while enjoying their privacy.

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)
237 W 5th--
265 E St$812/sqft.$7 /sqft.
200 W 6th St$806/sqft.$7 /sqft.
361 W 4TH ST$844/sqft.$3 /sqft.
270 E$834/sqft.$5 /sqft.
252 Gold St$1,026/sqft.$3 /sqft.

Nearby Schools

237 W 5th 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|0.16 miles away

Up Academy Boston

C-
Public|Grades 6–8
215 Dorchester St|0.16 miles away

James Condon K-8 School

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
200 D St|0.22 miles away

Michael J. Perkins Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades KG–5
50 Burke St|0.32 miles away

Excel High School

F
Public|Grades 9–12
95 G St|0.34 miles away

Joseph P. Tynan Elementary School

--
Public|Grades PK–5
650 E 4th St|0.56 miles away
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Schools

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Description

237 W 5th 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|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|1.02 Miles Away

South Boston Catholic Academy

--
Private|Grades PK–6
866 E Broadway|1.04 Miles Away

Oliver Hazard Perry K-8 School

C
Public|Grades PK–8
745 E 7th St|1.04 Miles Away

Josiah Quincy Elementary School

C
Public|Grades PK–5
885 Washington St|1.12 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

Boston Collegiate Charter School

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

Blackstone Innovation School

D-
Public|Grades PK–5
380 Shawmut Ave|1.17 Miles Away

William E Russell

B
Public|Grades PK–5
750 Columbia Rd|1.18 Miles Away

John W. Mccormack Middle School

D
Public|Grades 6–8
315 Mount Vernon S...|1.27 Miles Away

Boston Adult Technical Academy

--
Public|Grades 9–12
20 Church St|1.29 Miles Away

Samuel W. Mason Elementary School

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

Quincy Upper School

D
Public|Grades 6–12
152 Arlington St|1.30 Miles Away

Paul A. Dever Elementary School

D+
Public|Grades PK–5
325 Mount Vernon S...|1.32 Miles Away

William Mckinley School

F
Public|Grades KG–12
90 Warren Ave|1.34 Miles Away

Joseph J. Hurley K-8 School

C+
Public|Grades PK–8
70 Worcester St|1.45 Miles Away

Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School

D+
Public|Grades PK–5
6 Shirley St|1.45 Miles Away

Orchard Gardens K-8 School

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

Boston College High School

--
Private|Grades 7–12
150 William T Morr...|1.47 Miles Away

St Patrick School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
131 Mount Pleasant...|1.55 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|1.65 Miles Away

Henry Dearborn STEM Academy

D-
Public|Grades 6–12
36 Winthrop St|1.71 Miles Away

Boston Day & Evening Academy

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

Snowden International School At Copley

F
Public|Grades 9–12
150 Newbury St|1.76 Miles Away

Carter Developmental Center

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Public|Grades 6–12
396 Northampton St|1.77 Miles Away

John Winthrop

C-
Public|Grades PK–5
35 Brookford St|1.80 Miles Away

Park Street School

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Private|Grades PK–6
67 Brimmer St|1.81 Miles Away

Learning Project Elementary School

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Private|Grades KG–6
107 Marlborough St|1.83 Miles Away

Kingsley Montessori School

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Private|Grades PK–6
26 Exeter St|1.83 Miles Away

The Advent School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
15 Brimmer St|1.92 Miles Away

Kingsley Montessori School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
30 Fairfield St|1.93 Miles Away

St John School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
9 Moon St|1.95 Miles Away

Mather Elementary School

C
Public|Grades PK–5
24 Parish St|1.98 Miles Away

The Newman School

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Private|Grades 7–12
247 Marlborough St|2.00 Miles Away

The Newman School

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Private|Grades 7–12
247 Marlborough St|2.00 Miles Away

Transit

237 W 5th 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

0.16 miles away|4 min walk

23 Drydock Ave

1.17 miles away|23 min walk

250 Dorchester Avenue

0.45 miles away|9 min walk

250 Mt Vernon St @ Geiger Gibson Health Center

1.19 miles away|23 min walk

263 Mt Vernon St @ St Christopher's Church

1.19 miles away|23 min walk

27 Drydock Ave

1.26 miles away|25 min walk
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Transit

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Description

237 W 5th 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

0.16 miles away|4 min walk

23 Drydock Ave

1.17 miles away|23 min walk

250 Dorchester Avenue

0.45 miles away|9 min walk

250 Mt Vernon St @ Geiger Gibson Health Center

1.19 miles away|23 min walk

263 Mt Vernon St @ St Christopher's Church

1.19 miles away|23 min walk

27 Drydock Ave

1.26 miles away|25 min walk

285 Tremont St

1.24 miles away|24 min walk

350 Summer St

0.9 miles away|18 min walk

400 Summer St

0.9 miles away|18 min walk

43 W Dedham St

1.24 miles away|24 min walk

442 W Broadway

0.16 miles away|4 min walk

540 Albany St opp Wareham St

0.87 miles away|17 min walk

91 E Concord St

1.14 miles away|22 min walk

Albany St @ E Dedham St

0.93 miles away|18 min walk

Albany St opp Boston Medical

1.16 miles away|23 min walk

Albany St opp E Concord St

1.1 miles away|21 min walk

Albany St opp E Newton St

1.04 miles away|20 min walk

Albany St opp Randall St

1.38 miles away|27 min walk

Albany St opp Randolph St

0.79 miles away|16 min walk

Albany St @ Randall St

1.38 miles away|27 min walk

Albany St @ Randolph St

0.79 miles away|16 min walk

Albany St @ Wareham St

0.88 miles away|17 min walk

Andrew

0.56 miles away|11 min walk

Andrew - Buses

0.56 miles away|11 min walk

Andrew - Dorchester Ave @ Dexter St

0.52 miles away|11 min walk

Andrew - Dorchester Ave @ Leeds St

0.52 miles away|11 min walk

Andrew - Elevator

0.57 miles away|11 min walk

Andrew - Southampton St

0.57 miles away|12 min walk

Andrew - Street Buses

0.55 miles away|11 min walk

Aquarium

1.65 miles away|32 min walk

Aquarium - State St (North)

1.64 miles away|32 min walk

Aquarium - State St opp McKinley Sq

1.64 miles away|32 min walk

Aquarium - State St (South)

1.63 miles away|32 min walk

Aquarium - Surface Rd @ State St

1.65 miles away|32 min walk

Aquarium - Waterfront and New England Aquarium

1.65 miles away|32 min walk

Arlington

1.53 miles away|30 min walk

Arlington - Arlington St (East)

1.52 miles away|30 min walk

Arlington - Arlington St (West)

1.52 miles away|30 min walk

Arlington - Elevator Boylston St

1.55 miles away|30 min walk

Arlington - Public Garden

1.55 miles away|30 min walk

Arlington St @ Isabella St

1.34 miles away|26 min walk

Arlington St @ Saint James Ave

1.49 miles away|29 min walk

A St @ Mt Washington Ave

0.75 miles away|15 min walk

A St @ Necco St

0.84 miles away|17 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Atlantic Ave

1.73 miles away|34 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Central St

1.6 miles away|31 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Commercial Wharf

1.83 miles away|36 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Congress St

1.24 miles away|24 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Milk St

1.59 miles away|31 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Rowes Wharf

1.41 miles away|27 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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237 W 5th Demographics

Age Demographics

0–14 Years

10.1%

15–29 Years

30.64%

30–44 Years

30.56%

45–59 Years

14.25%

60+ Years

14.45%

Commute

28.7%

Transit

13.26%

Walk

37.97%

Drive

1.23%

Bike

Housing Ownership

41.02%

Owner Occupied

58.98%

Rental Units

Household Types

Single Family
20.5%
Multi Family
2.32%
Single Person
38.38%
Multi Person
61.62%

Average Income

Household:$12,164,751.8 /yr

Individual:$7,776,347.54 /yr

Education

Bachelors Degree42.78%
High School College12.93%
Diploma2.51%
Post Graduate26.32%
Others15.46%
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Education

Diploma2.51%
Post Graduate26.32%
Others15.46%
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