Victoria Tran Slomiak
Lineage Realty Group
(508) 796-8249
66 Total Sales
1 in South Boston
$955,000 Price
287 W 5th St Boston, MA 02127
South Boston NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $946,888
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,400
Sq Ft
$395/Sq Ft
Est. Value
About This Home
As of August 2025This incredibly well-located South Boston three-family home is now available for sale. This professionally maintained building generates $7,150 in rental income per month and includes a two-room studio in the basement, a one-bedroom apartment on the first floor. The third unit is a wonderful duplex with a total of four rooms, two bedrooms, and one bathroom. Tenants cover all their own utilities, and the building is designed to operate as cost-effectively as possible to maximize an investor's annual return. Don't miss out on your chance to acquire this rarely available property type in one of Boston's largest real estate markets.
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Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $13,480
Year Built
- Built in 1875
Lot Details
- 1,625 Sq Ft Lot
Interior Spaces
- Property has 1 Level
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Community Details
- 3 Units
- Net Operating Income $85,800
Listing and Financial Details
- Total Actual Rent $7,150
- Assessor Parcel Number 1410418
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 19, 2025
Closed on
Aug 4, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Benjamin Virga
Bridgestone Properties, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Shiela Trathagen
Bridgestone Properties, LLC
List Price
$1,395,000
Sold Price
$950,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$445,000
-31.9%
Views
11
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$3,112
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.33%
Original Mortgage
$665,000
Outstanding Balance
$657,001
Interest Rate
5.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$289,887
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 30, 2013
Sold by
Bought by
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
3.97%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 14, 1990
Sold by
Bought by
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in South Boston, MA
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Victoria Tran Slomiak
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John Silk
John Silk
Responds QuicklyEngel & Volkers Boston
(508) 762-1632
71 Total Sales
2 in South Boston
$425K - $489K Price Range
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Tim McDonald
Tim McDonald
Responds Quickly(508) 796-8265
52 Total Sales
3 in South Boston
$905K - $1.2M Price Range
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Brian Willinsky
Brian Willinsky
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
(475) 267-5337
55 Total Sales
1 in South Boston
$435,000 Price
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Anne Galvin
Anne Galvin
Responds QuicklyDorchester
(857) 326-6751
82 Total Sales
8 in South Boston
$460K - $1.7M Price Range
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Franklin Knotts
Franklin Knotts
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
(781) 752-4079
21 Total Sales
2 in South Boston
$550K - $1.6M Price Range
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $950,000 | -- | ||
| -- | -- | ||
| $75,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $665,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $350,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $275,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $200,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $175,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $85,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/04/2025 08/04/25 | Sold | $950,000 | -24.0% | $396 / Sq Ft |
| 06/19/2025 06/19/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/12/2025 06/12/25 | Price Changed | $1,250,000 | -10.4% | $521 / Sq Ft |
| 05/19/2025 05/19/25 | For Sale | $1,395,000 | 0.0% | $581 / Sq Ft |
| 10/08/2024 10/08/24 | Off Market | $4,400 | -- | -- |
| 05/31/2024 05/31/24 | For Rent | $4,400 | -- | -- |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Tax History
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| 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 | $13,480 | $1,164,100 | $408,900 | $755,200 |
| 2024 | $11,541 | $1,058,800 | $270,300 | $788,500 |
| 2023 | $10,934 | $1,018,100 | $259,900 | $758,200 |
| 2022 | $9,891 | $909,100 | $232,100 | $677,000 |
| 2021 | $9,238 | $865,800 | $221,000 | $644,800 |
| 2020 | $8,693 | $823,200 | $236,500 | $586,700 |
| 2019 | $7,889 | $748,500 | $166,300 | $582,200 |
| 2018 | $7,329 | $699,300 | $166,300 | $533,000 |
| 2017 | $7,050 | $665,700 | $166,300 | $499,400 |
| 2016 | $6,368 | $578,900 | $166,300 | $412,600 |
| 2015 | $5,588 | $461,400 | $150,500 | $310,900 |
| 2014 | $5,045 | $401,000 | $150,500 | $250,500 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Benjamin Virga
Seller's Agent in 2025
Benjamin Virga
Bridgestone Properties, LLC
(857) 342-0644
4 in this area
15 Total Sales
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Shiela Trathagen
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Shiela Trathagen
Bridgestone Properties, LLC
(857) 342-0644
6 in this area
14 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73377402
APN: SBOS-000000-000007-000840
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