261 5th St
Boston, MA 02127
2 bd 2 ba 1,295 sqft Built 1890 condos
Most recent sale
$688,000
Jul 15, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | Sold | $769,000 | MLSPIN |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Listed | $769,000 | MLSPIN |
| Jul 15, 2022 | Sold | $688,000 | MLS #72973296 |
| Jun 3, 2022 | Relisted | $700,000 | MLS #72973296 |
| May 6, 2022 | Relisted | $700,000 | MLS #72973296 |
| May 2, 2022 | Listing removed | $700,000 | MLSPIN |
| Apr 28, 2022 | Listed | $700,000 | MLS #72973296 |
| Nov 1, 2016 | Listing removed | $599,000 | MLSPIN |
| Sep 22, 2016 | Listed | $599,000 | MLS #72071836 |
| Aug 29, 2013 | Sold | $320,000 | MLS #71328949 |
| Jan 19, 2012 | Listed | $329,900 | MLS #71328949 |
| Aug 23, 2004 | Sold | $330,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $661,100 | — | $661,100 | $7,656 |
| 2024 | $629,800 | — | $629,800 | $6,865 |
| 2023 | $611,400 | — | $611,400 | $6,566 |
| 2022 | $593,600 | — | $593,600 | $6,458 |
| 2021 | $593,600 | — | $593,600 | $6,334 |
| 2020 | $560,200 | — | $560,200 | $5,916 |
| 2019 | $518,700 | — | $518,700 | $5,467 |
| 2018 | $489,400 | — | $489,400 | $5,129 |
| 2017 | $453,100 | — | $453,100 | $4,798 |
| 2016 | $431,600 | — | $431,600 | $4,748 |
| 2015 | $381,600 | — | $381,600 | $4,621 |
| 2014 | $340,600 | — | $340,600 | $4,285 |
| 2006 | $352,400 | — | $352,400 | $3,919 |
Property facts
Year built
1890
Property type
condos
Stories
2
Beds
2
Baths
2
Living area
1,295 sqft
Lot size
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ZIP code
02127
City
Boston
Street
5th St
Coordinates
42.33520, -71.04920
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$3,756
Gross rental yield
6.55%
Implied cap rate
4.26%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 261 5th St last sell?
261 5th St most recently sold on Jul 15, 2022 for $688,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 261 5th St?
The most recent total assessment for 261 5th St (year 2025) is $661,100 with $7,656 in property tax.
How does 261 5th St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 3.9% below the last sale price of $688,000.
When was 261 5th St built?
261 5th St was built in 1890.
How does 261 5th St compare to others on 5th St?
We track 8 other properties on 5th St. Browse the list under "Other properties on 5th St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 261 5th St?
261 5th St is a 2 bed, 2 bath, 1,295 sqft condos.
Is 261 5th St a flip candidate?
No — 261 5th St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 261 5th St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 261 5th St is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
-0.4%
Implied 1-yr
-1.7%
2026 Q3
$1.02M
2026 Q4
$1.01M
ZIP 02127 — Median Price History + Forecast
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