OFF MARKET

Off Market Jun 2019 for $3.4M

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3,560

sq ft

70 Appleton St, Boston, MA 02116

About this home

Incredible opportunity for Landlords, Investors or Owner Occupants. 5-unit Multi-Family building on prime picturesque South End block near Back Bay. Rarely available & much sought after Appleton St by Clarendon St. All units are 1 bed floor throughs--front to back units. Well laid out spaces--some features include southern exposures, city views, tall ceilings, original wide pine floors & exposed brick. Penthouse with amazing private roof deck offering spectacular skyline views. Garden level with large private fenced in sunny patio. Charming bay windows. Kitchens with full sized appliances including dishwasher/disposal. Bathrooms with tub. Common laundry. Live in the exciting South End neighborhood near destination restaurants, shopping, galleries, Back Bay station, SoWa open markets & more all outside your front door.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1910Year Built

1,152 sq ftLot Size

$955Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Thom McGair • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boston - South End

Bought with Thom McGair • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boston - South End

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•Source:MLS PIN #72495093

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Market trends in Columbus, MA

Last updated August 2026

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 70 Appleton St

Date

Event

Price

LISTANZA #4

Oct 17, 2025

Rental Removed

$4,000

$1/sq ft

Oct 12, 2025

Listed for Rent

$4,000

$1/sq ft

LISTANZA #3

Jul 6, 2025

Rental Removed

$4,000

$1/sq ft

Jun 12, 2025

Listed for Rent

$4,000

$1/sq ft

REALLYO #2

Jan 17, 2025

Rental Removed

$3,300

$1/sq ft

Jan 12, 2025

Listed for Rent

$3,300

$1/sq ft

RENT. #1

Apr 14, 2022

Price Changed

$3,300

$1/sq ft

MLS PIN #72495093

Jun 17, 2019

Sold

$3,400,000

$955/sq ft

May 16, 2019

Pending

—

May 7, 2019

Listed

$2,900,000

$815/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$22,870 (+4.3%)

$708,600 + $1,420,800

$2,129,400

2022

$21,925 (+0.4%)

$708,600 + $1,306,600

$2,015,200

2021

$21,836 (+2.8%)

$703,200 + $1,343,300

$2,046,500

2020

$21,251 (+4.0%)

$703,200 + $1,309,200

$2,012,400

2019

$20,437 (+5.6%)

$703,200 + $1,235,800

$1,939,000

2018

$19,362 (+2.2%)

$670,500 + $1,177,000

$1,847,500

2017

$18,951 (+3.6%)

$637,700 + $1,151,800

$1,789,500

2016

$18,288 (+1.1%)

$590,500 + $1,072,000

$1,662,500

2015

$18,092 (+3.8%)

$424,700 + $1,069,300

$1,494,000

2014

$17,430 (+1.3%)

$373,700 + $1,011,800

$1,385,500

2013

$17,200 (+5.7%)

$373,700 + $935,300

$1,309,000

2012

$16,274 (+4.2%)

$292,900 + $955,100

$1,248,000

2009

$15,617 (−19.8%)

$292,900 + $928,100

$1,221,000

2006

$19,464

$341,700 + $1,489,300

$1,831,000

Tax history for 70 Appleton St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$22,870 (+4.3%)

$708,600 + $1,420,800

$2,129,400

2022

$21,925 (+0.4%)

$708,600 + $1,306,600

$2,015,200

2021

$21,836 (+2.8%)

$703,200 + $1,343,300

$2,046,500

2020

$21,251 (+4.0%)

$703,200 + $1,309,200

$2,012,400

2019

$20,437 (+5.6%)

$703,200 + $1,235,800

$1,939,000

2018

$19,362 (+2.2%)

$670,500 + $1,177,000

$1,847,500

2017

$18,951 (+3.6%)

$637,700 + $1,151,800

$1,789,500

2016

$18,288 (+1.1%)

$590,500 + $1,072,000

$1,662,500

2015

$18,092 (+3.8%)

$424,700 + $1,069,300

$1,494,000

2014

$17,430 (+1.3%)

$373,700 + $1,011,800

$1,385,500

2013

$17,200 (+5.7%)

$373,700 + $935,300

$1,309,000

2012

$16,274 (+4.2%)

$292,900 + $955,100

$1,248,000

2009

$15,617 (−19.8%)

$292,900 + $928,100

$1,221,000

2006

$19,464

$341,700 + $1,489,300

$1,831,000

*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

1,307 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2020

Sq. Ft.

2,848

Year built

1910

Style

Multi-Family (5+ Unit)

County

Suffolk County

APN

3357775

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

SOUTH END NEIGHBORHOOD-MFR

RESTRICTED ROOF STRUCTURE DISTRICT

CFROD

GCOD

RESTRICTED PARKING DISTRICT

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
Coastal Flood Resilience Overlay District
Groundwater Conservation Overlay District
Restricted Parking Districts

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): 5

Basement Information
Basement: Finished

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 13
Flooring: Wood

Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: Y

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

Unit #3 Information
# of Floors: 3
Lease: Y

Unit #4 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 4
Lease: Y

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,560
Foundation Details: Granite
Construction Materials: Brick
Stories (Total): 5
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

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

Property Information
PropertySubType: 5-9 Family

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
ViewYN: Has View
View: City View(s)
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $20,631
Tax Year: 2019

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Location

Location Information
Directions: Appleton St by Clarendon St in the South End
UnparsedAddress: 70 Appleton St, Boston MA 02116

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

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,848
Stories: 4.0
Lot Size: 1,307 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: 2020
County: Suffolk County
APN: 3357775

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

Quincy Upper School

Public 6-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

3/10

Hurley K-8 School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

6/10

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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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74 Appleton St Apartment 3, Boston, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1130 Sq. Ft.	$1,564,455
66 Appleton St Apartment 4, Boston, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1404 Sq. Ft.	$1,842,036

Address	Redfin Estimate
66 Appleton St Apartment 1, Boston, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 602 Sq. Ft.	$719,968
74 Appleton St Apartment 2, Boston, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1085 Sq. Ft.	$1,347,294

Address	Redfin Estimate
66 Appleton St Apartment 3, Boston, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 531 Sq. Ft.	$648,775
74 Appleton St Apartment 4, Boston, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1315 Sq. Ft.	$1,898,282

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