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Off Market Mar 2025 for $2.4M

$2,750,427

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,452/mo

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2,680

sq ft

20 Appleton St, Boston, MA 02116

About this home

Rarely available two family located in the heart of the South End. Owner's upper triplex with private entrance to beautiful double parlors with Victorian details throughout. Ornate plaster moldings, marble mantels and wood casings. There is a convenient half bath and wet bar to complete this entertaining level. The next level has two beautiful bedrooms with custom built-ins and period detail. The bath is finished in timeless marble tile. Top floor open concept kitchen, dining and living floor. Enjoy amazing sunlight thru a wall of windows with views of the towers of the Back Bay. The kitchen is finished with all stainless appliances (gas cooking), custom cabinetry and stone countertops. The lower level duplex is ideal for income or au-pair. Private entrance leads to the eat-in kitchen with great storage. Mezzanine bedroom area with adjacent full bath. The double height living room leads to a private bricked patio. Other features include central a/c, original wood floors and more.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1840Year Built

1,000 sq ftLot Size

$1,026Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Sprogis Neale Doherty Team • Sprogis & Neale Real Estate

Bought with Sprogis Neale Doherty Team • Sprogis & Neale Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #73288659

Redfin Estimate

$2,750,427

$325K since sold in March 2025$292K since August

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This home's estimate is 14.6% lower than the average sale price ($3.22M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD DEC 12, 2025
$2,475,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths1,920 sq ft
134 Arlington St, Boston, MA 02116
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$4,000,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths3,288 sq ft
70 Montgomery St, Boston, MA 02116
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$2,100,000
C
4 beds3 baths2,402 sq ft
21 Bradford St, Boston, MA 02118
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$2,925,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,391 sq ft
2 Haven St, Boston, MA 02118
SOLD APR 30, 2026
$3,750,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,480 sq ft
28 Bradford St, Roxbury, MA 02118
SOLD AUG 24, 2026
$4,075,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths3,490 sq ft
108 Pembroke St, Roxbury, MA 02118

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Market trends in Columbus, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

+0.9% MoM

Median sale price

$1.8M

$488K MoM

Avg. days on market

48d

13 days MoM

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Sale history for 20 Appleton St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$24,530 (+0.7%)

$549,400 + $1,734,600

$2,284,000

2022

$24,354 (+5.0%)

$538,400 + $1,700,000

$2,238,400

2021

$23,187 (+2.1%)

$522,700 + $1,650,400

$2,173,100

2020

$22,702 (+10.2%)

$578,500 + $1,571,300

$2,149,800

2019

$20,598 (+7.6%)

$417,700 + $1,536,600

$1,954,300

2018

$19,147 (+6.9%)

$417,700 + $1,409,300

$1,827,000

2017

$17,917 (+4.9%)

$417,700 + $1,274,200

$1,691,900

2016

$17,076 (−6.2%)

$417,700 + $1,134,700

$1,552,400

2015

$18,195 (+10.7%)

$367,200 + $1,135,300

$1,502,500

2014

$16,429 (−1.1%)

$367,200 + $938,800

$1,306,000

2013

$16,619 (+5.2%)

$368,500 + $896,300

$1,264,800

2012

$15,791 (+9.3%)

$308,300 + $902,700

$1,211,000

2009

$14,451 (+17.6%)

$308,300 + $821,600

$1,129,900

2006

$12,293

$290,500 + $865,900

$1,156,400

Tax history for 20 Appleton St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$24,530 (+0.7%)

$549,400 + $1,734,600

$2,284,000

2022

$24,354 (+5.0%)

$538,400 + $1,700,000

$2,238,400

2021

$23,187 (+2.1%)

$522,700 + $1,650,400

$2,173,100

2020

$22,702 (+10.2%)

$578,500 + $1,571,300

$2,149,800

2019

$20,598 (+7.6%)

$417,700 + $1,536,600

$1,954,300

2018

$19,147 (+6.9%)

$417,700 + $1,409,300

$1,827,000

2017

$17,917 (+4.9%)

$417,700 + $1,274,200

$1,691,900

2016

$17,076 (−6.2%)

$417,700 + $1,134,700

$1,552,400

2015

$18,195 (+10.7%)

$367,200 + $1,135,300

$1,502,500

2014

$16,429 (−1.1%)

$367,200 + $938,800

$1,306,000

2013

$16,619 (+5.2%)

$368,500 + $896,300

$1,264,800

2012

$15,791 (+9.3%)

$308,300 + $902,700

$1,211,000

2009

$14,451 (+17.6%)

$308,300 + $821,600

$1,129,900

2006

$12,293

$290,500 + $865,900

$1,156,400

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

871 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2017

Sq. Ft.

2,481

Year built

1840

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Suffolk County

APN

3357801

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

SOUTH END NEIGHBORHOOD-MFR

RESTRICTED ROOF STRUCTURE DISTRICT

RESTRICTED PARKING DISTRICT

CFROD

GCOD

South End Neighborhood-Multifamily Residential Subdistrict

The Multifamily Residential (MFR) Subdistricts are established to encourage medium-density multifamily areas with a variety of allowed housing types, including one-, two- and three-family dwellings, row houses, and apartments.

Zone overlays

Restricted Roof Structure Overlay District In the East Boston Neighborhood District
Restricted Parking Districts
Coastal Flood Resilience Overlay District
Groundwater Conservation Overlay District

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Bed & breakfast
Park & open space

Mar 28, 2018 • Final

Short form bldg

Perform interior and exterior work on a residential building.

Remodel

Dec 12, 2017 • Final

Short form bldg

Perform interior and exterior work on a residential building.

Roofing

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Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Features: On Street

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Basement Information
Basement: Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Flooring: Wood

Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 2
# of Floors: 2
Lease: N

Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 3
# of Floors: 2
Lease: N

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,680
Foundation Details: Granite
Construction Materials: Brick
Stories (Total): 5
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Exterior Features
Roof: Rubber
Patio And Porch Features: Patio - Enclosed

Property Information
PropertySubType: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.02
Lot Features: Zero Lot Line
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $25,133.66
Tax Year: 2025

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Heating Units: 2
Cooling Units: 2

Location

Location Information
Directions: Turn east from Clarendon St
UnparsedAddress: 20 Appleton Street, Boston MA 02116

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,481
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 871 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1840
Year Renovated: 2017
County: Suffolk County
APN: 3357801

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Mel H King Elementary

Public 2-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi

4/10

Hurley K-8 School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

6/10

Snowden Int'L High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

2/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

10/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

67% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Boston, MA • 02116

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In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$2.61M – $3.16M

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Home values near 20 Appleton St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
28 Appleton Street, Boston, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2481 Sq. Ft.	$2,459,564
18 Appleton Street Unit 3, Boston, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1100 Sq. Ft.	$1,398,237

Address	Redfin Estimate
18 Appleton Street Unit 1, Boston, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1273 Sq. Ft.	$1,215,184
16 Appleton Street Unit 1, Boston, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 940 Sq. Ft.	$896,899

Address	Redfin Estimate
18 Appleton Street Unit 2, Boston, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1926 Sq. Ft.	$2,686,830
16 Appleton Street Unit 2, Boston, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1610 Sq. Ft.	$1,903,593

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