Welcome to 453 East 5th, South Boston: a turnkey single-family with dedicated parking and a backyard. A quick walk to the beach, parks, and Broadway, this unique condo alternative lives larger than its square footage and offers unlimited possibilities. Downstairs, the kitchen features a window box for year-round herbs, a half bath, a dining area big enough to host, and a generous living room with sliding glass doors to the backyard and patio. Upstairs you’ll find three beds and a full bath; the primary accommodates a king bed, while the smallest fits a twin. The finished below-grade bonus room provides flexible space for a home office, den, playroom, or home gym. The backyard includes garden beds and the original, fully functional antique swing. Enjoy the Southie parade from the front lawn — you’re on the route! Recent updates include HVAC, roof, hot water heater, washer/ dryer, and EV charger.
Property Details
Price:
$979,000
MLS #:
73506119
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
1.5
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
southboston
Listed Date:
Apr 22, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,223
Total Sq Ft:
1,223
Lot Size:
1,636 sqft / 0.04 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1962
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Schools
Interior
Above Grade Finished Area
1036
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Bathrooms
1 Full Bathroom, 1 Half Bathroom
Below Grade Finished Area
187
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Concrete
Heating
Forced Air
Laundry Features
Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Exterior
Architectural Style
Colonial
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Public School, T-Station
Exterior Features
Patio, Storage, Fenced Yard, Garden
Fencing
Fenced
Lot Features
Level
Open Parking Spaces
1
Open Parking YN
1
Parking Features
Off Street, On Street, Paved
Parking Spots
1
Parking Total
1
Patio And Porch Features
Patio
Roof
Shingle
Waterfront Features
1/10 to 3/10 To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Financial
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$9,976
Map
Community
- Address453 E 5th St Boston MA
- CityBoston
- CountySuffolk
- Zip Code02127
Subdivisions in Boston
- Adams Village
- Ashmont Hill
- Ashmont Hill / Carruth Area
- Back Bay
- Bay Village
- Beacon Hill
- Bellevue Hill
- Boston
- Brighton-Oak Square
- Charlestown
- Chestnut Hill
- Chestnut Hill /Brookline line
- Chestnut Hill Park Condominium
- Clam Point Neighborhood
- Eight Streets Neighborhood
- Ellis South End Neighborhood
- Fairmount Hill
- Fields Corner
- Gas Light District
- Golf Course Neighborhood
- Harbor View
- Harborview
- Highland
- Hyde Park
- Jamaica Plain
- Lower Mills
- Melville Park
- Metropolitan Heights Area
- Metropolitan Hill
- Mission Hill – Longwood Medical
- Oak Square
- Parkway neighborhood
- Roslindale
- Roslindale – WC Bates
- roslindale village
- Roxbury’s Moreland Street Historic District
- Savin Hill: Minutes to Carson Beach/UMass Boston T-Stop
- South Boston
- Suffolk County
- Sumner Hill
- Thomas Park
- Woodbourne
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Boston as of Apr 29, 2026
335
Single Family Listed
150
Avg DOM
708
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,970,444
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 453 E 5th St Boston MA is a Single Family for sale in Boston, MA, 02127. It is listed for $979,000 and features 3 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 1,223 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1962. The current price per square foot is $800. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Boston is $708. The average listing price for Single Family in Boston is $1,970,444. To schedule a showing of MLS#73506119 at 453 E 5th St in Boston, MA, contact your Cornerstone Real Estate agent at 617-238-7400.
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453 E 5th St
Boston, MA