Welcome to 729 E 5th Street, a standout property in the coveted City Point neighborhood of South Boston. This renovated 2 unit building offers exceptional living spaces across both units, perfect for owner occupancy with income potential or savvy investment. Unit 1, a parlor level duplex, delivers spacious comfort with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, anchored by a gourmet chef's kitchen featuring quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, high ceilings, a gas fireplace, and versatile areas for relaxed everyday living. Unit 2, a penthouse duplex, offers 3 beds, 3 full baths, a gourmet chef’s kitchen with oversized island, Thermador appliances, and custom cabinetry. Soaring 12-ft ceilings, gas fireplace, oversized walk in closets and expansive private decks. Additional highlights include 4 off street parking spaces and just a few short blocks to the beach. Enjoy close proximity to Broadway’s vibrant restaurants, shops, and conveniences, plus easy access to major highways.
| Units | 2 |
| Living area | 3,122 sqft |
| Lot size | 2,818 sqft |
| Year built | 1900 |
| Price / sqft | $705 |
| County | Suffolk |
| MLS # | 73481551 |
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It is a 2-unit multi-family property with 3,122 sqft of living area, built in 1900.
At a list price of $1,999,999 across 2 units, that works out to roughly $1,000,000 per unit.
At $1,999,999 for 3,122 sqft, that's about $705 per square foot.
729-731 E 5th St, Boston MA 02127 is in Boston, Suffolk County, MA 02127.

Justin Rollo is a Broker Associate with Signal Real Estate (MA Lic. #9534264) and a lifelong Massachusetts resident. Over 14 years and hundreds of transactions, he has worked investment properties — multi-families and house-hacking — across Greater Boston full-time. Away from real estate, Justin is a proud dad, youth coach and local school-committee member — and a former professional poker player who still loves golf and following local sports.