Off market sep 2009 for $950K

$1,867,503

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,416/mo

•

1,434

sq ft

42 Appleton #3, Boston, MA 02116

About this home

Phenomenal fully renovated Penthouse 2 bed/2.5 bath duplex with roof deck. This building was taken back down to the brick and fully gutted with the utmost care and the finest finishes. Sub zero, Wolf, central HVAC, high ceilings, gas fireplace, etc. make this unit one of the South End's finest. Luxurious master suite with steam shower and guest room with en suite bath on lower level. Upper level has great room with unreal city views, chef's kitchen and full stair to private deck. A must see.

CondoProperty Type

1900Year Built

$1,302Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Vineburgh / DiMella Team • Charlesgate Realty Group, llc

Bought with Myrna Rothman • Otis & Ahearn - Back Bay/Downtown

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•Source:MLS PIN #70936084

Redfin Estimate

$1,867,503

$918K since sold in September 2009$79K since September

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This home's estimate is 20.5% higher than the average sale price ($1.55M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$1,363,000
A
2 beds2 baths1,291 sq ft
96 Appleton #1, Boston, MA 02116
SOLD BY REDFIN AUG 3, 2026
$1,890,000
B
2 beds1.5 baths1,315 sq ft
74 Appleton St #4, Boston, MA 02116
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$1,480,000
C
2 beds2 baths1,434 sq ft
148 Warren Ave #1, Boston, MA 02116
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$1,290,000
D
2 beds2 baths1,615 sq ft
26 Dartmouth St #1, Boston, MA 02116
SOLD NOV 21, 2025
$1,729,000
E
2 beds2.5 baths1,408 sq ft
77 Chandler St #1, Boston, MA 02116
SOLD DEC 29, 2025
$1,549,000
F
2 beds2.5 baths1,457 sq ft
81 Appleton St #1, Boston, MA 02116

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Market trends in Columbus, MA

Last updated September 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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8 MoM

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Sale history for 42 Appleton #3

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$17,015 (+3.6%)

$1,584,300

2022

$16,416 (+2.0%)

$1,508,800

2021

$16,099 (+0.7%)

$1,508,800

2020

$15,982 (+3.2%)

$1,513,400

2019

$15,487 (+6.6%)

$1,469,400

2018

$14,528 (+4.9%)

$1,386,300

2017

$13,855 (+0.1%)

$1,308,300

2016

$13,838 (+7.1%)

$1,258,000

2015

$12,921 (+4.9%)

$1,067,000

2014

$12,320 (+1.5%)

$979,300

2013

$12,139 (+2.1%)

$923,800

2012

$11,895 (+2.0%)

$912,200

2009

$11,667

$912,200

Tax history for 42 Appleton #3

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$17,015 (+3.6%)

$1,584,300

2022

$16,416 (+2.0%)

$1,508,800

2021

$16,099 (+0.7%)

$1,508,800

2020

$15,982 (+3.2%)

$1,513,400

2019

$15,487 (+6.6%)

$1,469,400

2018

$14,528 (+4.9%)

$1,386,300

2017

$13,855 (+0.1%)

$1,308,300

2016

$13,838 (+7.1%)

$1,258,000

2015

$12,921 (+4.9%)

$1,067,000

2014

$12,320 (+1.5%)

$979,300

2013

$12,139 (+2.1%)

$923,800

2012

$11,895 (+2.0%)

$912,200

2009

$11,667

$912,200

*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

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

—

Year renovated

2019

Sq. Ft.

1,457

Year built

1899

Style

Condo/Co-op

County

Suffolk County

APN

4781424

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

SOUTH END NEIGHBORHOOD-MFR

GCOD

RESTRICTED PARKING DISTRICT

RESTRICTED ROOF STRUCTURE DISTRICT

CFROD

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

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

Property details

Interior

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

Basement Information
Basement: N

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 4
Flooring: Wood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,434
StructureType: Brownstone
Stories (Total): 2
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Property Information
PropertySubType: Condominium
Entry Level: 3

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $999,999
Tax Year: 2009

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central
Cooling: Central Air

Location

HOA Information
Association Fee: $250
Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance

Location Information
Directions: Between B and C
UnparsedAddress: 42 Appleton # 3, Boston MA 02116

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,457
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1899
Year Renovated: 2019
County: Suffolk County
APN: 4781424

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Mel H King Elementary

Public 2-12 • Assigned • 0.1mi

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

66% 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

$1.78M – $2.15M

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Home values near 42 Appleton #3

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
40 Appleton Street #1, Boston, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1050 Sq. Ft.	$1,063,195
48 Appleton Street, Boston, MA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3600 Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
40 Appleton Street #2, Boston, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 528 Sq. Ft.	$699,611
46 Appleton Street, Boston, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3751 Sq. Ft.	$4,983,493

Address	Redfin Estimate
40 Appleton Street #3, Boston, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1120 Sq. Ft.	$1,172,706
44 Appleton Street, Boston, MA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3427 Sq. Ft.	$4,239,316

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