Location!! Location!!. Lovely one bedroom penthouse with private deck and exclusive roof rights on Appleton Street! This sunny condo is warm and inviting with exposed brick and hardwood flooring. Bow front living room with custom built in shelving and a decorative fireplace. Private deck has incredible views of the Back Bay skyline. In unit Washer/Dryer. Walk up your private staircase and imagine the roof deck of your dreams! Desirable address on a tree lined street in the heart of the South End! This property is just waiting for your creative juices to flow! Convenient to Copley Square and Back Bay Station. 100% owner-occupied association. The property tax listed reflects the residential exemption.
*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
1
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
—
Year renovated
1986
Sq. Ft.
664
Year built
1900
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Suffolk County
APN
3344118
Parking Spaces
0
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
$260 /month
Garage
No
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Nov 12, 2025.
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
Master Bedroom Information
Level: First
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Living Room Information
Level: First
Kitchen Information
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: N
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor, In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Appliances
Other Equipment: Intercom
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 3
Flooring: Hardwood
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 664
Construction Materials: Brick
StructureType: Brownstone
Stories (Total): 1
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Exterior Features
Roof: Rubber
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Deck - Roof + Access Rights
Exterior Features: Deck, Deck - Roof + Access Rights
Property Information
PropertySubType: Condominium
Common Walls: No One Above
Entry Level: 3
Security Features: Intercom
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,350
Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Electric
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: $260
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance
Location Information
Directions: Between Clarendon & Dartmouth Streets
UnparsedAddress: 79 Appleton St # 4, Boston MA 02116
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 664
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 0
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 1986
County: Suffolk County
APN: 3344118
HOA Dues: $260/month
Garage: No
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Nov 12, 2025
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
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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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Sun exposure
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.
9.2 hrs
4.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$745,000 – $901,000
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