Off Market Nov 2007 for $315K

$853,424

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $685/mo

•

1,130

sq ft

686-R E 5th St, South Boston, MA 02127

About this home

2 Bedrooms, garage parking, nice yard, single family in sought after City Point Location. Needs work but this one could be a gem. Some updates include garage door, vinyl siding and vinyl replacement windows. Unique opportunity to customize your new home in City Point. 1st floor can be all living area with a walk out to the private yard. Then 2 bedrooms upstairs. For storage a full basement AND a garage for your car. Pull into your garage and walk directly into your home. Call now!

Single-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

2,125 sq ftLot Size

$755Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Team McCarthy • RE/MAX Realty Plus

Bought with Boston Lofts Team • Boston Realty Advisors

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #70635935

Redfin Estimate

$853,424

$538K since sold in November 2007$4,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 2.5% higher than the average sale price ($832K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 4, 2026
$475,000
A
3 beds1 bath996 sq ft
4 Glover Ct, South Boston, MA 02127
SOLD AUG 27, 2026
$975,000
B
3 beds1 bath1,530 sq ft
106 H St, South Boston, MA 02127
SOLD NOV 18, 2025
$899,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,152 sq ft
698 E 5th St, South Boston, MA 02127
SOLD APR 27, 2026
$900,000
D
4 beds1 bath1,663 sq ft
867 E Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,125,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths1,838 sq ft
159 N Street, South Boston, MA 02127
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$620,000
F
2 beds1 bath1,067 sq ft
6 Glover Ct, South Boston, MA 02127

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Market trends in City Point, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.3%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$950K

$14K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

0 days MoM

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Sale history for 686-R E 5th St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$8,654 (+8.6%)

$326,400 + $479,400

$805,800

2022

$7,971 (+5.8%)

$296,700 + $435,900

$732,600

2021

$7,531 (+6.8%)

$288,100 + $417,700

$705,800

2020

$7,053 (+5.2%)

$272,100 + $395,800

$667,900

2019

$6,703 (+7.6%)

$213,600 + $422,400

$636,000

2018

$6,230 (+3.9%)

$213,600 + $380,900

$594,500

2017

$5,996 (+4.0%)

$213,600 + $352,600

$566,200

2016

$5,767 (−0.6%)

$213,600 + $310,700

$524,300

2015

$5,803 (+10.0%)

$196,100 + $283,100

$479,200

2014

$5,275 (+0.5%)

$196,100 + $223,200

$419,300

2013

$5,247 (+5.8%)

$196,100 + $203,200

$399,300

2012

$4,958 (+5.0%)

$158,500 + $221,700

$380,200

2009

$4,720 (+39.3%)

$158,500 + $210,500

$369,000

2006

$3,388

$173,700 + $145,000

$318,700

Tax history for 686-R E 5th St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$8,654 (+8.6%)

$326,400 + $479,400

$805,800

2022

$7,971 (+5.8%)

$296,700 + $435,900

$732,600

2021

$7,531 (+6.8%)

$288,100 + $417,700

$705,800

2020

$7,053 (+5.2%)

$272,100 + $395,800

$667,900

2019

$6,703 (+7.6%)

$213,600 + $422,400

$636,000

2018

$6,230 (+3.9%)

$213,600 + $380,900

$594,500

2017

$5,996 (+4.0%)

$213,600 + $352,600

$566,200

2016

$5,767 (−0.6%)

$213,600 + $310,700

$524,300

2015

$5,803 (+10.0%)

$196,100 + $283,100

$479,200

2014

$5,275 (+0.5%)

$196,100 + $223,200

$419,300

2013

$5,247 (+5.8%)

$196,100 + $203,200

$399,300

2012

$4,958 (+5.0%)

$158,500 + $221,700

$380,200

2009

$4,720 (+39.3%)

$158,500 + $210,500

$369,000

2006

$3,388

$173,700 + $145,000

$318,700

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2,178 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2008

Sq. Ft.

1,130

Year built

1900

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Suffolk County

APN

1414063

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Apr 4, 2025.

SOUTH BOSTON NEIGHBORHOOD-MFR

RESTRICTED PARKING DISTRICT

RESTRICTED ROOF STRUCTURE DISTRICT

South Boston Neighborhood-Multifamily Residential Subdistrict

The Multifamily Residential (MFR) Subdistricts are established to encourage medium-density multifamily areas with a variety of Allowed housing types, including one-, two- and three-family Dwellings, Row Houses, Town Houses, and Multifamily Dwellings.

Zone overlays

Restricted Parking Districts
Restricted Roof Structure Overlay District In the East Boston Neighborhood District

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Fire house
Library
Police station
Park & open space

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 1
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 182
Length: 13
Width: 14
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 90
Length: 10
Width: 9
Level: Second

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 54
Length: 9
Width: 6
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Area: 168
Length: 12
Width: 14
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Area: 182
Length: 13
Width: 14
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
Interior Features: Mud Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,130
Foundation Area: 600
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: biege

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Rubber
Exterior Features: Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Property AttachedYN: Yes

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.05
Lot Features: Zero Lot Line
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,863
Tax Year: 2007

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Fuses

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Oil

Location

Location Information
Directions: Between M Street and N Street
UnparsedAddress: 686-R E 5th St, Boston MA 02127

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,130
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2,178 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 2008
County: Suffolk County
APN: 1414063

Home facts updated by county records on Apr 3, 2025

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Perry Elementary School

Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.2mi

7/10

James F. Condon School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

3/10

Excel High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

2/10

Ruth Batson Academy

Public 7-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

2/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 95° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

64% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

South Boston, MA • 02127

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In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$811,000 – $982,000

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Home values near 686-R E 5th St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
679 E 5th Street, South Boston, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2421 Sq. Ft.	$1,433,738
688 1/2 E 5th Street, South Boston, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3870 Sq. Ft.	$2,074,479

Address	Redfin Estimate
692 E 5th Street, South Boston, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,016,860
682 E 5th Street, South Boston, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1291 Sq. Ft.	$994,717

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690 E 5th Street, South Boston, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2341 Sq. Ft.	$1,396,693
680 E 5th Street, South Boston, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2622 Sq. Ft.	$1,629,045

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