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187 W 5th St

Boston, MA 02127

11 beds
10 baths
4,700 sqft
1,606 sqft lot
$382 per sqft
1900 build
– on site

New opportunity with permits in the fast growing south Boston area to develop 6 condos in two adjacent lots. 189 west fifth is a vacant lot, permit is for ground up new constrictions with 3 condos, first unit is a spacious 1 bedroom 1 bath, 700 sqft, the second unit is 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, 760 sqft and the top floor is 2 bedrooms 2 bath, 880 sqft. Each unit is designed with washer/dryer units, large bathrooms, and walk in closets. Geotech report attached conclude perfect soil condition to support a 3 story construction. 187 west fifth is an existing 3 family with permits to renovate and expand, from 1800 sqft to 2350 sqft for optimal layouts. Each unit features 2 bedrooms, 2 baths with open floor design, walk in closet, sliding doors, washer/dryer in each unit and more. Great opportunity to develop in the heart of southie, minutes from train station, major high ways, beach, seaport and all that south Boston has to offer.

Listing courtesy of MLSPIN / Ina Shollo / Cameron Real Estate Group - Framingham

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jun 16, 2025 •

MLS# 73391564 —

The Building

Year Built:

1900
Year Built Details:

Actual
Year Built Source:

Public Records
Construction Materials:

Frame
Roof:

Rubber
Basement:

Full
Foundation Details:

Concrete Perimeter
Patio And Porch Features:

Deck
Levels:

5
Stories Total:

5
Stories:

5
# of Units Total:

6
Building Area Total:

4700
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Other

Interior

Rooms Total:

20
Flooring:

Hardwood
Fireplace:

false

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

4700
Living Area Source:

Other

Location

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Latitude:

42.336834
Longitude:

-71.051637

The Property

Parcel Number:

W:06 P:00595 S:000,1415302
Property Type:

Residential Income
Property Subtype:

5-9 Family
Lot Features:

Cleared
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Size Area:

0.04
Lot Size SqFt:

1606
Lot Size Acres:

0.04
Zoning:

R3
Waterfront:

false
Waterfront Features:

Beach Ownership(Public)
Farm Land Area Units:

Square Feet
Road Surface Type:

Paved
Road Frontage Type:

Public
Road Responsibility:

Public Maintained Road

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2025
Tax Book Number:

68841
Tax Annual Amount:

13376
Tax Assessed Value:

1155100

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

11

Baths

Total Baths:

10
Total Baths:

10
Full Baths:

10

The Listing

Home Warranty:

false

Utilities

Utilities:

Varies per Unit
Electric:

200+ Amp Service
Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

The Community

Senior Community:

false
Community Features:

Sidewalks
Spa:

false

Parking

Garage:

false
Parking Features:

On Street
Open Parking:

true

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
6/16/25 Jun 16, 2025	Listed / Active	MLSPIN	$1,800,000	20.0% (9.0% / YR)
3/31/23 Mar 31, 2023		MLSPIN	$1,500,000	-6.3%
2/20/23 Feb 20, 2023		MLSPIN	$1,600,000

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This multifamily located in South Boston, Boston, MA 02127 is currently for sale for $1,800,000. 187 W 5th St is a 4,700 square foot multifamily with 11 beds and 10 baths that has been on Estately for 0 days. 187 W 5th St is in the South Boston neighborhood of Boston and has a WalkScore® of 92, making it a walker’s paradise.

Listing Courtesy of: MLSPIN and Cameron Real Estate Group - Framingham.

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