$497,500
SOLD SEP 8, 2017 RENTED JUN 12, 2025

181 W 5th St Unit 1 Boston, MA 02127

South Boston Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
657 Sq Ft
436 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$757 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

17 Days on Market

About This Home

As of September 2017

This is the one you have been looking for A very well kept first floor 2 bedroom 1 bath unit with private deeded rear yard along with a common roof deck. Add in the additional 120 sq, foot secured basement storage along with your own washer and dryer, The renovation was completed in 2005. The owner has taken good care of her unit which recently includes a nice upgrade to the bathroom. The larger kitchen allows ample space for a nice sit down dinner. High ceilings along with natural wood flooring offers a feel of home rather then the usual stamped out units being produced today. Your only a couple of blocks to Broadway T, the South Boston Waterfront and the nightlife of Broadway.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dennis M. Conway

Olde Towne Real Estate Co. Listed on: 07/10/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Nicole Blanchard

Compass

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Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,010

Year Built

1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Unit Level: 1
  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • CC Type: Condo
  • Style: 2/3 Family
  • Other Agent: 2.00
  • Year Built Description: Actual
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1900

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Number of Rooms: 4
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Energy: Insulated Windows
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Insulation: Full
  • No Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • No Living Levels: 1
  • Main Lo: BB9212
  • Main So: NB4583

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior: Clapboard
  • Beach Ownership: Public

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: On Street Permit
  • Parking Spaces: 0

Utilities

  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Sewage District: BOST

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condominium Name: 181 West Fifth Street
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Exterior Maintenance
  • Association Security: Intercom
  • Management: Owner Association
  • No Units: 3
  • Unit Building: 1

Fee Information

  • Fee Interval: Monthly

Schools

  • Elementary School: Bps
  • Middle School: Bps
  • High School: Bps

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: W:06 P:00594 S:002
  • Zoning: RES

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 10, 2017
Closed on
Sep 8, 2017
Sold by
Kelly Crystal G
Bought by
Huff Crystal G and Jones Kevin M
Seller's Agent
Dennis M. Conway
Olde Towne Real Estate Co.
Buyer's Agent
Nicole Blanchard
Compass
List Price
$490,000
Sold Price
$497,500
Premium/Discount to List
$7,500
1.53%
Current Estimated Value
$610,519

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$113,019
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.65%
Original Mortgage
$447,750
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 2013
Sold by
Huff Richard G and Huff Saramarie K
Bought by
Huff Crystal G

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 2008
Sold by
Spano Jeffrey M
Bought by
Huff Richard G and Huff Saramarie

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 2, 2005
Sold by
Cutley Rt
Bought by
Spano Jeffrey M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$194,400
Interest Rate
5.95%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Not Resolvable $497,500 --
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $254,000 --
Warranty Deed $243,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $447,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $194,400 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/12/2025 06/12/25 Rented $3,500 0.0% --
06/08/2025 06/08/25 Under Contract -- -- --
06/02/2025 06/02/25 For Rent $3,500 +2.9% --
07/13/2023 07/13/23 Rented $3,400 +3.0% --
07/11/2023 07/11/23 Under Contract -- -- --
07/06/2023 07/06/23 For Rent $3,300 +6.5% --
08/08/2022 08/08/22 Rented $3,100 0.0% --
08/02/2022 08/02/22 For Rent $3,100 0.0% --
09/08/2017 09/08/17 Sold $497,500 +1.5% $757 / Sq Ft
07/27/2017 07/27/17 Pending -- -- --
07/10/2017 07/10/17 For Sale $490,000 0.0% $746 / Sq Ft
08/20/2016 08/20/16 Rented $2,450 0.0% --
08/01/2016 08/01/16 For Rent $2,450 -- --
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $6,010 $519,000 $0 $519,000
2024 $5,415 $496,800 $0 $496,800
2023 $5,180 $482,300 $0 $482,300
2022 $5,094 $468,200 $0 $468,200
2021 $4,758 $445,900 $0 $445,900
2020 $4,270 $404,400 $0 $404,400
2019 $3,947 $374,500 $0 $374,500
2018 $3,703 $353,300 $0 $353,300
2017 $3,465 $327,200 $0 $327,200
2016 $3,428 $311,600 $0 $311,600
2015 $3,220 $265,900 $0 $265,900
2014 $2,985 $237,300 $0 $237,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sonora Malik

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Sonora Malik

    Gibson Sothebys International Realty

    (860) 671-0154

    1 in this area

    8 Total Sales

    Sonora Malik
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  • The Movement Group

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    The Movement Group

    Compass

    (781) 854-1624

    15 in this area

    332 Total Sales

    The Movement Group
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  • Meaghan Gay

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022

    Meaghan Gay

    Hawthorn Properties

    (508) 596-8574

    42 Total Sales

    Meaghan Gay
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  • Dennis M. Conway

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Dennis M. Conway

    Olde Towne Real Estate Co.

    (617) 980-2468

    1 in this area

    4 Total Sales

    Dennis M. Conway
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  • Nicole Blanchard

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Nicole Blanchard

    Compass

    (339) 226-0545

    3 in this area

    19 Total Sales

    Nicole Blanchard
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72195507

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: SBOS-000000-000006-000594-000002

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02127 South Boston

181 W 5th St Unit 1, Boston, MA

This home is located at 181 W 5th St Unit 1, Boston, MA 02127 and is currently priced at $497,500, approximately $757 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 181 W 5th St Unit 1 is a home located in Suffolk County with nearby schools including Up Academy Charter School Of Boston, St Peter Academy, and Gate of Heaven Elementary School.

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