553 East 5th Street

Boston, MA 02127

$2,450,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
5
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
3,576 Sq. Ft.
$685 / Sq. Ft.
3,576
Sq. Ft.
$685
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Showcase listing! Stunning E Side single family w/ 3 outdoor living areas, in-law suite, & 2 car garage w/ a 2nd floor home office! One of a kind property including 5 bedrooms & 5.5 baths w/ many custom upgrades that was once the home of a famed Boston developer. The 1st floor features an open living concept w/ soaring ceilings, gas fireplace, separate dining area w/ wet bar, & lux kitchen w/ SS appliances, quartzite counters, & white subway tile back-splash. Just off the kitchen is a 16x21 deck...Showcase listing! Stunning E Side single family w/ 3 outdoor living areas, in-law suite, & 2 car garage w/ a 2nd floor home office! One of a kind property including 5 bedrooms & 5.5 baths w/ many custom upgrades that was once the home of a famed Boston developer. The 1st floor features an open living concept w/ soaring ceilings, gas fireplace, separate dining area w/ wet bar, & lux kitchen w/ SS appliances, quartzite counters, & white subway tile back-splash. Just off the kitchen is a 16x21 deck w/ wood burning fireplace & retracting awning that is perfect for entertaining! Ownerā€™s suite features a walk in closet, dressing area, & beautiful bath w/ soaking tub & stand up shower. In-law suite features a living room, kitchen, bath, & access to a 11x14 covered patio w/ wood burning FP. Additional highlights include hydro HVAC, security system w/ CCTV & ring video doorbell, surround sound w/ Sonos, 2nd floor laundry room, HW floors throughout, & outdoor parking for 3 additional cars.

Property Details for 553 East 5th Street

Town
Boston
MLS Area
South Boston
Area
MA-Boston-South Boston, MA-Boston
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
5
LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 09:15 AM

Property Details for 553 East 5th Street

StatusSold
MLS #72691142
Days on Market28
Taxes$16,681 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1900
CountySuffolk County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2%

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Building Information for 553 East 5th Street

Stories-Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.08 AC / 3,625 SF

Property Information for 553 East 5th Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3576.0
  • Color: Green/Moss
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Countertop Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Walk Out
  • Num of Baths: 6.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 5
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 5.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 6
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Features: Wetbar, Laundry Chute, Wired for Surround Sound
  • Interior Features: Wetbar, Laundry Chute, Wired for Surround Sound, Security System
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Deck - Composite, Patio
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Composite, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Rubber
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Bay, 1/10 to 3/10 To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Work Area, Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Work Area, Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Work Area, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Forced Air, Hydro Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Steam function in guest bathroom does not work
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: W:06 P:02204 S:000,1411827
  • Assessments: $1,579,600
  • Book: 58785
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Zoning: res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Granite
  • Cooling Zones: 3
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 553 East 5th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 553 East 5th Street

Taxable ValueLand$469,200Additions$1,625,700Total$2,094,900
Tax Record2024$22,834 ($1,903 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,222 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,222 SqFtStories3Lot Size3,625 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900Year Renovated2016ZoningR1CountySUFFOLKAPNSBOS W:06 P:02204 S:000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 553 East 5th Street

This home is within Boston School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Joseph P. Tynan Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

James F. Condon School
PublicPK to 8

Excel High School
Public9 to 12

Perry 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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