Penthouse-level 2 bed / 2 bath in the heart of Southie is not to be missed! Relax and entertain with ease in this updated ~900 sqft condo boasting an open floor plan, modern finishes, private outdoor space, common maintenance-free yard and roof rights. Featuring an open kitchen & living with access to massive private deck that makes for an amazing entertaining space. The upscale kitchen features quartz countertops, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a breakfast bar for prep & dining. The sunny front-facing primary bedroom offers an en suite bath with huge tiled shower, and excellent closet storage. The second bedroom works great as a guest room, office, or nursery - already outfitted with a convenient murphy bed. Central A/C, in-unit laundry, exclusive basement storage, and a pet-friendly association. This A+ location is set minutes from Broadway T, Southie's best bars & restaurants, shops, the Seaport, parks & the beach.
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Primary Bedroom Sqft: 162
- Bedroom 2 Sqft: 79
- Primary Bedroom Level: Third
- Bedroom 2 Level: Third
- Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
- Bedroom 2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 4
- Living Room Sqft: 122
- Entry Foyer Level: 3
- Living Room Level: Third
- Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Bathroom 1 Sqft: 66
- Bathroom 2 Sqft: 38
- Bathroom 1 Level: Third
- Bathroom 2 Level: Third
- Primary Bathroom Features: Yes
- Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
- Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
Interior Features
- Entrance Foyer
- Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances
- Range
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Washer
- Dryer
- Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Third Floor, In Unit
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Heating Features: Central
- Heating: Yes
Kitchen and Dining
- Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Breakfast Bar / Nook
- Kitchen Level: Third
- Kitchen Sqft: 123
Exterior and Lot Features
- Porch
- Deck
- Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced
- Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
- Porch: Yes
- Deck: Yes
Waterfront and Water Access
- 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach
- Beach Ownership(Public)
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Fee: 227
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 227
- Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions
Multi-Unit Info
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 5700
- City Region: South Boston
- Source Listing Status: New
- County: Suffolk
- Directions: From D St or Dorchester St, turn onto W 5th. Located between E and F St.
- Tax Year: 2025
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Home Warranty: No
- Property Subtype: condo
- Parcel Number: W:06 P:01035 S:006,1412627
- Zoning: CD
- Property Subtype: Condominium
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 872
- Year Built: 1890
- Above Grade Finished Area: 872
- Building Area Total: 872
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
- Building Name: 242 West Fifth Street Condominium
- Common Walls: No One Above
- Construction Materials: Stone
- Property Age: 135
- Roof: Rubber
- Levels or Stories: 1
- Building Total Stories: 1
- Structure Type: Townhouse
- Year Built Details: Approximate
- Year Built Effective: 2016
- Year Built Source: Public Records
Utilities
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- for Gas Range
- for Electric Dryer
- Water Source: Public
