Tastefully renovated street and garden duplex on one of The South End's most coveted streets. The lower level is an entertainer's delight with an open floor plan and stainless steel and granite kitchen with bar seating overlooking the spacious living and dining area. French doors lead you to an expansive private patio and garden, perfect for dining al fresco. Upstairs, two gracious bedrooms offer abundant closet space and can easily accommodate queen sized beds. Additional features include washer/dryer, large bath with separate tub and walk-in shower, additional powder room, and hardwood floors throughout. Ideally located in The Heart of The South End near amazing restaurants, Back Bay shops, easy access to the highway, and minutes to public transportation, this home is not to be missed!
CondoProperty Type
1900Year Built
$1,121Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Amy Goldberg• Compass
Bought with Sarah Glovsky• The Charles Realty
Source:MLS PIN #72167938
Redfin Estimate
$1,483,388
$188K since sold in August 2021$8,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 2.7% lower than the average sale price ($1.52M) of 6 comparable homes.
Spacious 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Duplex with lower level new kitchen with breakfast bar, new small half bath and open layout living area with fireplace. French doors open to private brick patio and garden area. No parking included. Electric baseboard heating....
Upper level has beautiful master bath with marble, granite tile, glass shower and jacuzzi. Nice master bedroom and second bedroom.
15 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
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Sale history for 79 Appleton St #1
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Aug 24, 2021
Sold
$1,295,000
$979/sq ft
MLS PIN #72167938
Aug 1, 2017
Sold
$1,189,000
$899/sq ft
Jun 22, 2017
Pending
—
May 19, 2017
Listed
$1,250,000
$945/sq ft
+5
Tastefully renovated street and garden duplex on one of The South End's most coveted streets. The lower level is an entertainer's delight with an open floor plan and stainless steel and granite kitchen with bar seating overlooking the spacious living and dining area. French doors lead you to an expansive private patio and garden, perfect for dining al fresco. Upstairs, two gracious bedrooms offer abundant closet space and can easily accommodate queen sized beds. Additional features include washer/dryer, large bath with separate tub and walk-in shower, additional powder room, and hardwood floors throughout. Ideally located in The Heart of The South End near amazing restaurants, Back Bay shops, easy access to the highway, and minutes to public transportation, this home is not to be missed!
MLS PIN #70042938
Aug 30, 2004
Sold
$595,000
$450/sq ft
Jun 21, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Jun 2, 2004
Listed
$599,000
$453/sq ft
Spacious 2 bed-1 1/2 bath 1st floor & garden duplex on most coveted block of Appleton St. Open kitchen/dining/living space-designed for entertaining. Large landscaped garden/patio accessed thru French doors off living area. Decorative fireplace. New stainless steel appliances. 1/2 bath off living/dining area. 2 large bedrooms. Lots of closets. Full-sized, side-by-side washer/dryer. Pets ok w/trustee approval.
MLS PIN #30473786
Apr 3, 2001
Sold
$480,000
$363/sq ft
Mar 20, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Jan 26, 2001
Listed
$479,000
$362/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 25, 1999
Sold
$370,500
$280/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 29, 1997
Sold
$302,000
$228/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 2, 1987
Sold
$240,000
$181/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$11,369 (+3.6%)
$1,058,600
2022
$10,969 (+2.0%)
$1,008,200
2021
$10,757 (−0.3%)
$1,008,200
2020
$10,786 (+3.2%)
$1,021,400
2019
$10,451 (+6.6%)
$991,600
2018
$9,805 (+4.9%)
$935,600
2017
$9,351 (+0.1%)
$883,000
2016
$9,339 (+1.4%)
$849,000
2015
$9,211 (+4.9%)
$760,600
2014
$8,781 (+1.5%)
$698,000
2013
$8,653 (+6.8%)
$658,500
2012
$8,104 (+1.9%)
$621,500
2009
$7,949 (+19.4%)
$621,500
2006
$6,659
$626,400
Tax history for 79 Appleton St #1
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$11,369 (+3.6%)
$1,058,600
2022
$10,969 (+2.0%)
$1,008,200
2021
$10,757 (−0.3%)
$1,008,200
2020
$10,786 (+3.2%)
$1,021,400
2019
$10,451 (+6.6%)
$991,600
2018
$9,805 (+4.9%)
$935,600
2017
$9,351 (+0.1%)
$883,000
2016
$9,339 (+1.4%)
$849,000
2015
$9,211 (+4.9%)
$760,600
2014
$8,781 (+1.5%)
$698,000
2013
$8,653 (+6.8%)
$658,500
2012
$8,104 (+1.9%)
$621,500
2009
$7,949 (+19.4%)
$621,500
2006
$6,659
$626,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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 Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Row House
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Shape Type: Mansard
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,323
Gross Sq. Ft: 1,323
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Municipality Name: BOSTON
Zoning Code: CD
State Use Description: CONDOMINIUM
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,323
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 1986
County: Suffolk County
APN: 3344115
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
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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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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Estimated sale price
$1.41M – $1.71M
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