445 E 5th St, South Boston, MA, 02127
About This Home
Telegraph Hill Location! Lovingly lived in by the same family for more than 60 years, this home is ready for a new chapter. This is the first time that this property is being offered for sale since being built in 1962. Three bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms with a large living room and kitchen/dining area and 2 large rooms (540 sq. ft) in the dry basement that are waiting to be finished. This home has nice front yard and a private fenced in rear yard. Gas heat and hot water, some newer windows, sump pumps, basement laundry, hardwood floors and 7 year old roof. Great option for someone looking to renovate this and and make it their own or a possible developer flip or maybe an investment rental. The property is being sold "as is"
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Very Limited Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1962
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Water Heater
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Unfinished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Features
- Finished area above ground: 1,036
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,036
- Total interior livable area: 1,036 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: W:07 P:01778 S:002,1409461
- Attached to another structure: Yes
- Zoning: R1
Features
- Exterior features: Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Lot size: 1,633 sqft
- Features: Level
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Heat Wave
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $4,040 | $48,480 |
| Home Insurance * | $198 | $2,376 |
| Property Taxes | $773 | $9,276 |
| Electricity | $354 | $4,259 |
| Total | $5,365 | $64,380 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
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Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-05 | Listed for sale | $799,000 |
| 1987-08-07 | Sold | $261,000 |
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