242 W Fifth St, Unit 3

872 Sq. Ft.
$883 / Sq. Ft.
872
Sq. Ft.
$883
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Penthouse-level 2 bed / 2 bath in the heart of Southie is not to be missed! Relax and entertain with ease in this updated ~900 sqft condo boasting an open floor plan, modern finishes, private outdoor space, common maintenance-free yard and roof rights. Featuring an open kitchen & living with access to massive private deck that makes for an amazing entertaining space. The upscale kitchen features quartz countertops, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a breakfast bar for prep & dining....Penthouse-level 2 bed / 2 bath in the heart of Southie is not to be missed! Relax and entertain with ease in this updated ~900 sqft condo boasting an open floor plan, modern finishes, private outdoor space, common maintenance-free yard and roof rights. Featuring an open kitchen & living with access to massive private deck that makes for an amazing entertaining space. The upscale kitchen features quartz countertops, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a breakfast bar for prep & dining. The sunny front-facing primary bedroom offers an en suite bath with huge tiled shower, and excellent closet storage. The second bedroom works great as a guest room, office, or nursery - already outfitted with a convenient murphy bed. Central A/C, in-unit laundry, exclusive basement storage, and a pet-friendly association. This A+ location is set minutes from Broadway T, Southie’s best bars & restaurants, shops, the Seaport, parks & the beach.
  1. Listed by The Rasner Group • Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
  2. Listed by Ilya Jacob Rasner • Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay

Property Details for 242 West Fifth Street, Unit 3

Town
Boston
MLS Area
South Boston
Area
MA-Boston-South Boston, MA-Boston
Style
Townhouse
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
.00
Unit Placement
Top/Penthouse
LISTING UPDATED: 02/03/2026 03:06 AM

Property Details for 242 West Fifth Street, Unit 3

StatusActive
MLS #73461188
Days on Market63
Taxes$5,700 / year
HOA Fees$227 / month
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built1890
CountySuffolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay, The Rasner Group; Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay, Ilya Jacob Rasner
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Building Information for 242 West Fifth Street, Unit 3

Building/Complex242 West Fifth Street CondominiumFloor3Stories1Residences3Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy Details-Year Built1890

Payment Calculator

$4,455 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,753

Property Taxes

$475

HOA Dues

$227

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Property Information for 242 West Fifth Street, Unit 3

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
  • Living Area: 872.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 3
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Converted: 2016
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Y
  • Common Walls: Top/Penthouse
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Entrance Foyer
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Third Floor, In Unit
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Stone
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Fenced Yard
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Porch, Deck
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
  • Roof Material: Rubber
  • Structure Type: Townhouse
  • Waterfront Features: 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 161.5625
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 11.75
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Third Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.75
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 79.333333333
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 8.5
  • Bedroom2 Level: Third
  • Bedroom2 Width: 9.333333333
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 65.555555555
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom1 Length: 6.666666666
  • Bathroom1 Level: Third
  • Bathroom1 Width: 9.833333333
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 37.541666666
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom2 Length: 8.5
  • Bathroom2 Level: Third
  • Bathroom2 Width: 4.416666666
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 123.201388888
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Breakfast Bar / Nook
  • Kitchen Length: 9.416666666
  • Kitchen Level: Third
  • Kitchen Width: 13.083333333
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 2'11"X6'9"
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 122.111111111
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 9.333333333
  • Room Living Room Level: Third
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.083333333
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Documents Available: Master Deed, Unit Deed, Master Plan, Management Association Bylaws, Floor Plans
  • Documents Count: 5
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Taxes reflect residential tax exemption. Heating system,central air,hot water tank,roof,and windows are all approximately from 2016.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: W:06 P:01035 S:006,1412627
  • Assessments: $749,700
  • Book: 65400
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: CD
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Total Living Levels: 1
Other Building Characteristics
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds
  • Complex Name: 242 West Fifth Street Condominium
  • Complex Complete: Yes
  • Management: Owner Association
  • Units Owner Occupied: 1
  • Owner Occupied Source: Owner
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 3
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 3.0

Property History for 242 West Fifth Street, Unit 3

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 30, 2026

Price Change

MLS PIN #73461188

$770,000—
Dec 10, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73461188

$775,000—
May 6, 2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72777034

$725,000—
Mar 19, 2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72777034

—
Mar 19, 2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72777034

—
Jan 20, 2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72777034

$749,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/30/2026

Price Change

MLS PIN #73461188

$770,000
12/10/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73461188

$775,000
05/06/2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72777034

$725,000
03/19/2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72777034

—
03/19/2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72777034

—
01/20/2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72777034

$749,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 242 West Fifth Street, Unit 3

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$749,700Total-
Tax Record2025$8,682 ($724 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt872 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt872 SqFtStories1StyleCondominiumYear Built1890Year Renovated2016ZoningCDCountySUFFOLKAPNSBOS W:06 P:01035 S:006

Schools near 242 West Fifth Street, Unit 3

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
James F. Condon School
PublicPK to 8

Excel High School
Public9 to 12

Perkins Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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242 West Fifth Street, Unit 3 is a condo for sale in Boston, MA 02127. This property was listed for sale on December 10, 2025 by Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay, it's currently listed at $770,000. It has been on the market for a total of 63 days and was last sold on May 6, 2021. This listing's school district is Boston Public Schools. Nearby schools include James F. Condon School, Boston - Boston Collaborative High School and Excel High School. 242 West Fifth Street, Unit 3 is a 2-bed, 2-bath, 872 sqft condo built in 1890.

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