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74 Appleton St # 4, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • South End
$1,320,000
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,315
Sq Ft
$1,004
Price/Sq Ft
0.03
Acres
1890
Year Built
18
Days on Market
Closed Listed May 13, 2016 • MLS# 72005380 Copied! • Updated Jul 16, 2016

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,395,000
Final Sale Price: $1,320,000
Difference: $75,000 (-5.4%)
Performance Metrics
94.6%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
18
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,061
Sale $/sq ft: $1,004
This property sold for $1,004 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 5.4% below the original asking price.

With only 18 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 50 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$1,004/sq ft
Area Average
$137/sq ft
Difference
+633.8%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

About this home

Enjoy this sensational Appleton St. penthouse with attached roof house with unsurpassed view from private roof deck. This two bedroom, one and a-half bathroom has lofty ceilings, receives abundant natural light thanks to the bay window in the master bedroom, the nearly floor-to-ceiling windows in the second bedroom on the entry level and the arched 12x10 palladium-style window in the kitchen and the 4x4 skylight in the living in room on the second level. Master bedroom has California Closets, built-in bookcase and shelving for storage and marble bathroom. Top floor living space is completely open, has a marble mantle, built-in bookcases, half-bath and exposed brick walls. The kitchen has a 6 burner stove, overhead commercial-style vent, granite and great working space with access to the head-house roof deck for entertaining. Many upgrades include; 4 new Fujitsu mini-split AC systems and 2 new air handlers, new kitchen cabinets, re-wired for cable TV in all rooms and many more upgrades

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Property History

Market Insights

9.7%
Price Range
20
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Sold
Jul 15, 2016
$1,320,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 20
🏠
Listed for Sale
May 13, 2016
$1,395,000
Original listing
Agent: Brian Tierney Office: Rondeau/Tierney Real Estate, LLC
Previous Transaction - MLS #71824954
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Jul 1, 2015
$1,260,000
MLS #71824954

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2015 $10,519 $868,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$10,519
Tax Year 2015
HOA Fee
$296
Monthly
Assessed Value
$868,600

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1890
Living Area 1,315 sq ft
Lot Size 0.03 acres
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas, Electric, Unit Control
Cooling Heat Pump, Unit Control, High Seer Heat Pump (12+)
Flooring Wood, Tile
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 2
Basement N
Laundry First Floor, In Unit
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Deck - Roof, Other
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Roof
Features On Street
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range
Annual Tax $10,519
Assessed Value $868,600

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $296 Monthly
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Snow Removal
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Pets Yes
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Rowhouse"]
Unit/Building 4
Sq Ft Source Master Deed
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 20 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1890
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,315 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Stories
3
Entry Level
3

Room Details

First Floor

Bathroom1
Bedroom2
16 x 14
Master Bedroom
16 x 16

Second Floor

Dining Room
12 x 15
Kitchen
16 x 16
Bathroom2
Living Room
16 x 20

Other Floor

Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Bathroom3
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: First Floor, In Unit
Security: Security System

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1890
Structure Type: Rowhouse
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 3

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Electric, Unit Control
Cooling: Heat Pump, Unit Control, High Seer Heat Pump (12+)
Cooling Zones: 4
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck - Roof, Other
Patio & Porch: Deck - Roof
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: On Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping
School District
Boston School District local
C-
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
52% attend college
38% 4-Year 14% 2-Year 7% Out of State 7% Working
School Safety 2024-25
3.7% Above Average
3.2% Suspensions 0.3% In-School 0.5% Emergency
1.8% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.1 mi | #24 of 25 | Score: 20.2
Improved 363 spots from last year
-38.1 below state avg
125 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
F
Blackstone Elementary School
0.3 mi | #809 of 824 | Score: 26.3
Improved 12 spots from last year
-31.9 below state avg
582 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
C
Hurley K-8 School
0.5 mi | #258 of 352 | Score: 35.8
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
335 students Moderate
Grades PK-08
Kingsley Montessori School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-06
The Learning Project
0.6 mi
Grades K-06
Park Street School
0.8 mi
Grades K-07
D
Perkins Elementary School
0.9 mi | #772 of 824 | Score: 30.9
Improved 29 spots from last year
-27.3 below state avg
167 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
Advent School
0.9 mi
Grades K-06
B
Excel Academy Charter School
1.0 mi | #155 of 346 | Score: 54.9
Improved 160 spots from last year
-3.3 below state avg
1,379 students Moderate
High Graduation Rate Rising School
Grades 05-12
D
Orchard Gardens K-8 School
1.1 mi | #326 of 352 | Score: 28.7
Improved 13 spots from last year
-29.5 below state avg
689 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
1.4 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
1.9 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Nativity Prep School
2.2 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.4 mi | #4 of 16 | Score: 41.9
Improved 187 spots from last year
-16.3 below state avg
1,126 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
2.7 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
2.7 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
3.6 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.0 mi | #265 of 352 | Score: 34.9
Improved 20 spots from last year
-23.3 below state avg
477 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
UP Academy
1.4 mi
Timilty Middle
1.4 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Cathedral High School
0.3 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
0.5 mi | #268 of 346 | Score: 44.6
Improved 4 spots from last year
-13.6 below state avg
557 students Very Diverse
12 sports • 208 athletes
High Graduation Rate Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
Newman School
0.7 mi
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.3 mi | #90 of 346 | Score: 61.1
Improved 94 spots from last year
+2.9 above state avg
1,509 students Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.4 mi | #13 of 25 | Score: 31.7
Improved 356 spots from last year
-26.6 below state avg
565 students Diverse
10 sports • 242 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
1.6 mi | #19 of 346 | Score: 73.3
Improved 61 spots from last year
+15.1 above state avg
2,424 students Very Diverse
18 sports • 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.1 mi | #2 of 25 | Score: 63.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+5.7 above state avg
1,693 students Very Diverse
17 sports • 1,298 athletes
High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
2.4 mi | #19 of 25 | Score: 27.6
Improved 346 spots from last year
-30.6 below state avg
604 students Diverse
8 sports • 128 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
D
Charlestown High School
2.5 mi | #322 of 346 | Score: 31.0
Improved 49 spots from last year
-27.2 below state avg
754 students Diverse
11 sports • 488 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
2.8 mi
Grades 06-09
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Neighborhood

South End

74 Appleton St # 4, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

Listing Information

Listing Agent Brian Tierney
Listing Office Rondeau/Tierney Real Estate, LLC
Office Phone 617-247-0300
Agent MLS ID BB801906
Office MLS ID AC1377
Listing Data Updated Jul 16, 2016 6:39 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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