For sale

$874,900

Est. $6,261/mo —

•

772

sq ft

3 Appleton St #505, Boston, MA 02116

About this home

NEW PRICE — exceptional opportunity in an unbeatable Boston location! Welcome to 3 Appleton St, Unit 505, a bright and inviting 2-bedroom corner unit ideally situated where Boston’s historic South End meets Back Bay. Located on the 5th floor of an elevator building, this home features beautiful hardwood floors throughout, abundant natural light, and a comfortable, functional layout designed for easy city living.But what truly sets this home apart is the location. With a Walk Score of 98+, you can leave the car behind and enjoy some of the best that Boston has to offer right outside your door. Spend your days exploring the restaurants, cafés, shopping, nightlife, and neighborhood favorites of both the South End and Back Bay, or enjoy nearby green spaces including the Boston Public Garden.Commuting couldn't be more convenient. Back Bay Station and Arlington Station are nearby, providing easy access to the MBTA Orange and Green Lines, Commuter Rail, and Amtrak. Tufts Medical Center, Tufts University's Boston campus, Castle Square Parks, and countless everyday conveniences are also within easy reach.Additional features include on-site laundry and the convenience of an elevator building.

CondoProperty Type

1900Year Built

772 sq ftLot Size

$1,133Price/Sq.Ft.

$436/moHOA Dues

Listed by Tammy Belanger • Keller Williams South Watuppa

Listed by • Keller Williams South Watuppa

Listing updated: Oct 2, 2026 at 03:07am

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #73523592

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$6,261 per month

Principal and interest$4,954

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Josiah Quincy Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

8/10

Mel H King Elementary

Public 2-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi

4/10

Boston Adult Academy

Public 11-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi

Snowden Int'L High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

2/10

Hurley K-8 School

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6/10

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About

Columbus

Columbus, located between Back Bay and the South End, is a residential and commercial Boston neighborhood with a broad boulevard streetscape and a strong transit spine. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Columbus Avenue and Massachusetts Avenue crossroads, where cafes, small restaurants, and storefront services line the sidewalks under steady foot traffic. Community pillars include Symphony Hall, the Huntington Theatre Company, and the Boston Center for the Arts. Brick rowhouses and mid-rise buildings frame tree-lined blocks that shift quickly into cultural corridors. The Southwest Corridor Park threads green space alongside the Orange Line, linking commutes with running and biking paths. Restaurant rows along Tremont Street and Columbus Avenue keep the evenings active without feeling flashy.

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3 Appleton St #505 · $874,900

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$867K and above

75% chance or better to win

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Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
Intercom
Four total rooms
Hardwood floors

Bedrooms
Information not provided

Bathrooms
1 full bathroom

Kitchen
Range
Dishwasher
Disposal
Microwave
Refrigerator

Laundry & utility
Information not provided

Flooring
Hardwood

Heating & cooling
Electric heating
Window air conditioning units

Sale and tax history for 3 Appleton St #505

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73523592

Sep 8, 2026

Price Changed

$874,900

$1,133/sq ft

May 25, 2026

Listed

$899,900

$1,166/sq ft

MLS PIN #72121488

May 12, 2017

Sold

$640,000

$829/sq ft

Apr 22, 2017

Pending

—

Mar 20, 2017

Price Changed

$674,000

$873/sq ft

Feb 22, 2017

Listed

$699,000

$905/sq ft

Spacious, 1+ bedroom, corner unit, featuring open floor concept, combination kitchen w/granite and stainless, Thomasville Cabinetry, living/dining room, 8 windows yielding spectacular city views. Dramatic high ceilings. Newly painted, new bathtub, several new appliances....Building is professionally managed, and has an elevator. Convenient South End location, walking distance to shops, schools, restaurants, churches, downtown, theatre district, South End and Back Bay.

MLS PIN #71475062

Apr 1, 2013

Sold

$429,000

$556/sq ft

Feb 18, 2013

Contingent

—

Feb 14, 2013

Price Changed

$429,000

$556/sq ft

Jan 23, 2013

Listed

$450,000

$583/sq ft

Spacious, single bedroom, corner unit, featuring open floor concept, combination kitchen w/granite and stainless, Thomasville Cabinetry, living/dining room, 8 windows yielding spectacular city views. Dramatic high ceilings. Building is professionally managed, has elevator, and very high owner occupancy. Convenient South End location, walking distance to shops, schools, restaurants, churches, downtown, theatre district, SE and Back Bay.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$7,532 (+3.6%)

$701,300

2022

$7,268 (+2.0%)

$668,000

2021

$7,128 (+6.1%)

$668,000

2020

$6,720 (+3.2%)

$636,400

2019

$6,512 (+6.6%)

$617,800

2018

$6,109 (+4.9%)

$582,900

2017

$5,826 (+0.1%)

$550,100

2016

$5,819 (−4.3%)

$529,000

2015

$6,078 (+7.9%)

$501,900

2014

$5,631 (−1.1%)

$447,600

2013

$5,695 (+11.4%)

$433,400

2012

$5,110 (+2.0%)

$391,900

2009

$5,012 (+13.8%)

$391,900

2006

$4,406

$414,500

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Zoning

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

—

Year renovated

1977

Finished Sq. Ft.

772

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

772

Year built

1900

Style

Condo/Co-op

County

Suffolk County

APN

3357635

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

SOUTH END NEIGHBORHOOD-MFR/LS

RESTRICTED ROOF STRUCTURE DISTRICT

CFROD

RESTRICTED PARKING DISTRICT

GCOD

South End Neighborhood-Multifamily Residential/Local Services Subdistrict

The Multifamily Residential/Local Services (MFR/LS) Subdistricts are established to encourage medium-density, multifamily areas with a variety of allowed housing types, including, two-, and three-family dwellings, row houses, apartments, and ground floor commercial uses.

Zone overlays

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

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

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

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3 Appleton St, Boston, MA 02116

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505	$874,900	2 beds	1 bath	772 sq ft

Climate risks

6/10 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

64% 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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Sun exposure

81/ 100

Very good sunlight

Sunscore

This home ranks in the top 19% for direct sun exposure in Boston. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

8.2 hrs

4.8 hrs

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Redfin Estimate for 3 Appleton St #505

$850,896

$24K under list price of $875K

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