#73381895, Adam Burns, Listing office: Burns Realty & Investments
187 W 5th St Boston, MA 02127
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About 187 W 5th St
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.
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Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 10
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Hardwood
- Total Bedroom Count: 11
- Parking: On Street
- List Price: $1,800,000
- Price/SqFt: $382
- Lot: Cleared, Level
- Directions: Use GPS
- Year Built: 1900
- Stories: 5
- Living Area: 4,700 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.04 Acres
- MLS Number: 73391564
- MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
- Office Name: Cameron Real Estate Group - Framingham
- Office Phone: (617) 999-6014
- Listing Agent: Ina Shollo
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Nearby schools
2
Michael J. Perkins Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.4 mi
•50 Burke St
2
Joseph P. Tynan Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.7 mi
•650 E 4th St
6
Josiah Quincy Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.0 mi
•885 Washington St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $83,889. The majority of Boston, MA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
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About 187 W 5th St
The listing price of 187 W 5th St property is $1,800,000.
The property 187 W 5th St is a multi located in Boston, Massachusetts, 02127.
Active Listing: 187 W 5th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 187 W 5th St are: Michael J. Perkins Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Joseph P. Tynan Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Josiah Quincy Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), James Condon K-8 School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Up Academy Boston (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Oliver Hazard Perry K-8 School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Boston Collaborative High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Excel High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Boston Collegiate Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
The property 187 W 5th St is 4,700 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 187 W 5th St is 1900.
This home is located at 187 W 5th St in Boston, MA and zip code 02127 in the South Boston neighborhood. This 4,700 square foot home, which was built in 1900, sits on a 0.04 acre lot. Features: 11 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 16, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,800,000.
Boston, MA housing market in May 2025 saw over 167 listings sold above listed price, more than 82 sold at listed price and over 184 sold below. Between April and May 2025, Boston, MA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 13.3%. In May 2025, listings were on the market for 35 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $845,986.