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74 Appleton St # 4, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • South End
$1,260,000
Est. $7,767/month
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,315
Sq Ft
$958
Price/Sq Ft
0.03
Acres
1890
Year Built
49
Days on Market
Closed Listed Apr 27, 2015 • MLS# 71824954 Copied!

About this home

Amazing perfectly located penthouse two bedroom unit on one of the South End's favorite streets with gorgeous city views throughout! Lovely master suite front facing on Appleton with abundant storage. Spacious second bedroom. Elegant marble bathroom. Fabulous gourmet eat-in-kitchen with six burner gas stove and granite counter tops that faces a large wall of south-facing windows. Fantastic living room/dining room with handsome fireplace. Head house with additional storage that leads to a private roof deck with sweeping views! A must see!

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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

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,395,000
Final Sale Price: $1,260,000
Difference: $135,000 (-9.7%)
Performance Metrics
90.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
49
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,061
Sale $/sq ft: $958
This property sold for $958 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 9.7% below the original asking price.

The property spent 49 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

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

This Property
$958/sq ft
Area Average
$223/sq ft
Difference
+328.7%

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

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
Cooling Dual, Other
Flooring Tile, Hardwood
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement N
Laundry In Unit
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Deck - Roof, City View(s)
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Roof

Parking

Features On Street

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $10,518
Assessed Value $868,600

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: In Unit
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

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

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard
Cooling: Dual, Other
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck - Roof, City View(s)
Patio & Porch: Deck - Roof
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: On Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
View: Yes
View Type: City
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping

Location

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Neighborhood

South End

74 Appleton St # 4, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

Walkability

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Nearby Schools

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
0.6 mi | #258 of 352 | Score: 35.8
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
335 students Moderate
Grades PK-08
The Learning Project
0.6 mi
Grades K-06
Kingsley Montessori School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-06
Park Street School
0.7 mi
Grades K-07
Advent School
0.9 mi
Grades K-06
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
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
3.7 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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Property History

Market Insights

33.3%
Price Range
50
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73525985
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏡
Currently Listed
May 28, 2026
$1,890,000
MLS #73525985 - Active
Previous Transaction - MLS #72005380
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Jul 15, 2016
$1,320,000
MLS #72005380
Sold
Jul 1, 2015
$1,260,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 50
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Listed for Sale
Apr 27, 2015
$1,345,000
Original listing
Agent: Julie Harrison Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
May 28, 2026 Sold $1,890,000
Jul 15, 2016 Sold $1,320,000
Apr 27, 2015 New Listing Added $1,345,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
49 days
Price per Sq Ft
$958

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2015 $10,518 $868,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$10,518
Tax Year 2015
HOA Fee
$319
Monthly
Assessed Value
$868,600

Listing Information

Listing Agent Julie Harrison
Listing Office Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Agent MLS ID BB981854
Office MLS ID BB5919
Listing Data Updated Jul 1, 2015 4:01 PM 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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