Exceptional opportunity for investors, developers, or owner-occupants in the heart of South Boston! 656 East 5th Street is a well-maintained 3-family home offering 2,873 sq ft of living space with flexible use potential. The property features a renovated 1-bed/1-bath on the 1st floor, a spacious 1-bed/1-bath with walk-in closet, updated kitchen, and pantry on the 2nd, and a 3-bed/1-bath on the 3rd floor with hardwood floors and a large updated kitchen. Enjoy 3 off-street parking spaces, a private backyard green space, and a recently updated roof. Located steps from East & West Broadway's restaurants, shops, and bars, and just minutes to Castle Island, M Street Beach, Pleasure Bay, and the Seaport. Easy MBTA and highway access, close to public and private schools, gyms, and weekend recreation. Perfect for maximizing rental income, condo conversion, or multi-generational living in one of Boston’s most vibrant and growing neighborhoods.
| Units | 3 |
| Living area | 2,841 sqft |
| Lot size | 2,767 sqft |
| Year built | 1900 |
| Price / sqft | $548 |
| County | Suffolk |
| MLS # | 73421081 |
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It is a 3-unit multi-family property with 2,841 sqft of living area, built in 1900.
At a list price of $1,595,000 across 3 units, that works out to roughly $531,667 per unit.
At $1,595,000 for 2,841 sqft, that's about $548 per square foot.
656 East 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.