271 W 5th St, South Boston, MA, 02127
About This Home
West Side 2 Family Unit 1 leased for $6,225 to 8/2027 Unit 2 is not renewing so opportunity exists right now for an investment minded buyer to owner occupy starting 9/1/2026. Sought after location near West Broadway and Dorchester St. Two Blocks From Lincoln and Loco on West Broadway. Accessible to Broadway and Andrew on the Redline and MBTA Bus routes 7, 9 ,10 and 11. Each unit is a spacious and modern apartment unit 1 features 5 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, Unit 2 4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms. Both units offer in unit laundry, dishwashers, gas heat and central AC and decks. Income and expense data is available as well as existing leases. Annual Rent is $145,500 making this a 6.9% cap before expenses 5.7% Cap after actual 2025 expenses.
Getting Around
Walker's Paradise
Very Limited Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1890
Materials
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Rubber
- Construction materials: Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subType: Multi Family
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Freezer,Washer,Dryer
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Finished,Walk-Out Access
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 9
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Features
- Living Room,Kitchen,Laundry Room
- Window features: Insulated Windows
- Finished area below ground: 647
- Finished area above ground: 2,285
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Unit Control
- Cooling features: Central Air,Unit Control
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,285
- Total interior livable area: 2,285 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: W:07 P:00832 S:000,1410410
- Zoning: R2
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Waterfront features: Harbor,1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach,Beach Ownership(Public)
Lot
- Lot size: 1,289 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 | $10,108 | $121,296 |
| Home Insurance * | $497 | $5,964 |
| Property Taxes | $1,934 | $23,208 |
| Electricity | $450 | $5,407 |
| Total | $12,989 | $155,868 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-20 | Price change | $2,050,000 |
| 2026-03-02 | Listed for sale | $2,100,000 |
| 2025-12-02 | Listing removed | $2,200,000 |
| 2025-10-21 | Listed for sale | $2,200,000 |
| 2023-06-02 | Sold | $2,017,500 |
| 2023-03-23 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2023-03-20 | Listed for sale | $2,050,000 |
| 2023-03-03 | Listed for rent | $5,200 |
| 2023-01-03 | Listing removed | $2,050,000 |
| 2022-12-06 | Price change | $2,050,000 |
| 2022-11-03 | Listed for sale | $2,100,000 |
| 2022-04-04 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2022-03-04 | Listed for rent | $6,100 |
| 2021-04-13 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2021-03-08 | Listed for rent | $6,000 |
| 2018-07-31 | Listing removed | $6,000 |
| 2018-04-05 | Listed for rent | $6,000 |
| 2017-12-19 | Sold | $675,000 |
| 2017-10-22 | Pending sale | $699,000 |
| 2017-10-11 | Listed for sale | $699,000 |
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