271 W 5th Street, Boston, MA 02127

Building Details

Year Built

1890

Listing agent Stephen McCarthy

Listing office William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Listing date Feb 20, 2026

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Overview

This West Side two-family property features a sought-after location near West Broadway and Dorchester Street, two blocks from Lincoln and Loco on West Broadway. It offers accessibility to Broadway and Andrew on the Redline, as well as MBTA Bus routes 7, 9, 10, and 11. Unit 1, leased for $6,225 until August 2027, features 5 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. Unit 2, with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, presents an opportunity for owner occupancy starting September 1, 2026, as the current tenant is not renewing. Both units are spacious and modern, offering in-unit laundry, dishwashers, gas heat, central AC, and decks. The property size is 2285 square feet. The annual rent is $145,500, resulting in a 6.9% cap rate before expenses and a 5.7% cap rate after actual 2025 expenses. Income and expense data, as well as existing leases, are available.

Map

City

Boston

County

Suffolk

State

Massachusetts

Longitude

-71.0489

Latitude

42.33505

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FAQs

What type of property is this?

Duplex - Two-unit property near West Broadway with income potential.

Where is this duplex located?

The property is located at 271 W 5th Street Boston, MA.

What is the asking price?

The asking price for this property is $2,100,000.

What are key features of this property?

This property features: High annual rental income of $145,500.; Strong capitalization rate: 6.9% before expenses, 5.7% after actual 2025 expenses.; Opportunity for owner‑occupancy of Unit 2 starting 9/1/2026.