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About this property
West Side 2 Family Sought after location near West Broadway and Dorchester St. Two Blocks From Lincoln and Loco on West Broadway. Accessible to Broadway and Andrew on the Redline and MBTA Bus routes 7, 9 ,10 and 11. Each unit is a spacious and modern apartment unit 1 features 5 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, Unit 2 4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms. Both units offer in unit laundry, dishwashers, gas heat and central AC and decks. Income and expense data is available as well as existing leases. Annual Rent is $149,100 Turn key opportunity.
Property details
| Units | 2 |
| Living area | 2,285 sqft |
| Lot size | 1,289 sqft |
| Year built | 1890 |
| Price / sqft | $919 |
| County | Suffolk |
| MLS # | 73481412 |
Listing status
| Days on market | 85 days |
| Listed on | March 2, 2026 |
Taxes & financials
| Annual property tax | $17,833 |
| Tax year | 2025 |
| Assessed value | $1,540,000 |
| Zoning | R2 |
| Gross income (actual) | $149,100/yr |
| Net operating income (actual) | $145,500/yr |
| Total actual rent | $12,125/mo |
Building & lot
| Stories | 4 |
| Total rooms | 13 |
| Lot size | 0.03 acres |
| Garage spaces | 0 |
| Parking spaces | 0 |
| Parking | On Street |
| Basement | Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access |
| Foundation | Other |
| Roof | Rubber |
| Construction | Frame |
Utilities & systems
| Heating | Forced Air, Unit Control |
| Cooling | Central Air, Unit Control |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Water | Public |
| Appliances | Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer |
Location
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Questions & answers
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How many units does 271 W 5th St, Boston MA 02127 have?
It is a 2-unit multi-family property with 2,285 sqft of living area, built in 1890.
How long has 271 W 5th St, Boston MA 02127 been on the market?
271 W 5th St, Boston MA 02127 has been listed for 85 days (since March 2, 2026).
What is the estimated cap rate on this 2-family in Boston?
Based on area median rents, the estimated cap rate is about 2.5%, with a Signal Score of 52/100. These are directional estimates, not an appraisal.
What is the price per unit?
At a list price of $2,100,000 across 2 units, that works out to roughly $1,050,000 per unit.
What are the property taxes on 271 W 5th St, Boston MA 02127?
Annual property taxes are $17,833 (2025), on an assessed value of $1,540,000.
What is the price per square foot?
At $2,100,000 for 2,285 sqft, that's about $919 per square foot.
Where is this property located?
271 W 5th St, Boston MA 02127 is in Boston, Suffolk County, MA 02127.
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