OFF MARKET

Off Market Dec 2022 for $1.9M

$1,977,997

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $12,640/mo

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2.5 ba

•

1,470

sq ft

81 Appleton St #3, Boston, MA 02116

About this home

The home you've been waiting for! Immaculate penthouse duplex located on one of the South End's most sought after side streets, just steps from the best of the South End and Back Bay. Open floor plan with timeless kitchen equipped with top of the line appliances; Viking range (gas) and refrigerator, Fisher & Paykel dishwasher, black granite counters and custom cabinetry. Adjacent dining area and large living room with hardwood floors, custom built-in bookcase, gas fireplace, surround sound home theater and Southern exposure for great sunlight. Large master bedroom suite with walk-in closet and all tile bath. Spacious second bedroom with en-suite bath. Full staircase to private roof deck with 360 degree views of Boston. Home sound system, in home laundry and central a/c.

CondoProperty Type

1890Year Built

$1,346Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Sprogis Neale Doherty Team • Sprogis & Neale Real Estate

Bought with Post Advisory Group • Meridian Realty Group LLC

Source:MLS PIN #71894947

Redfin Estimate

$1,977,997

$43K since sold in December 2022$14K since August

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This home's estimate is 34.4% higher than the average sale price ($1.47M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD BY REDFIN AUG 3, 2026
$1,890,000
A
2 beds1.5 baths1,315 sq ft
74 Appleton St #4, Boston, MA 02116
SOLD DEC 29, 2025
$1,549,000
B
2 beds2.5 baths1,457 sq ft
81 Appleton St #1, 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 SEP 4, 2026
$1,363,000
D
2 beds2 baths1,291 sq ft
96 Appleton #1, Boston, MA 02116
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$1,290,000
E
2 beds2 baths1,615 sq ft
26 Dartmouth St #1, Boston, MA 02116
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,260,000
F
2 beds1.5 baths1,322 sq ft
37 Appleton St #1, Boston, MA 02116

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Market trends in Columbus, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's 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

Recently sold homes

8 MoM

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Sale history for 81 Appleton St #3

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Dec 2, 2022

Sold

$1,935,000

$1,316/sq ft

RENT. #1

Mar 22, 2022

Price Changed

$3,500

$2/sq ft

MLS PIN #71894947

Oct 2, 2015

Sold

$1,575,000

$1,071/sq ft

Aug 29, 2015

Pending

—

Aug 26, 2015

Listed

$1,495,000

$1,017/sq ft

MLS PIN #71022015

Mar 31, 2010

Sold

$1,181,000

$803/sq ft

Jan 25, 2010

Contingent

—

Jan 21, 2010

Listed

$1,175,000

$799/sq ft

Mint condition two bedroom two and a half bathroom penthouse home in prime location with private roofdeck. Two bedrooms both with en suite baths. Masterbath with marble, glass tile, glass double shower. Brazilian Cherry hardwood floors throughout. Wide open layout, central air heat and AC, in-unit laundry, crown moldings. Absolute top shelf granite, Viking/Fischer Paykel kitchen. 20K surround system. Convenient to Back Bay, S. End shops and restaurants. Steps to T, and rental garage parking.

MLS PIN #70567764

Oct 31, 2007

Sold

$970,000

$660/sq ft

Jun 19, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Apr 30, 2007

Listed

$999,000

$680/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$17,674 (+3.7%)

$1,645,600

2022

$17,051 (+2.0%)

$1,567,200

2021

$16,722 (+3.4%)

$1,567,200

2020

$16,171 (+3.2%)

$1,531,300

2019

$15,670 (+6.6%)

$1,486,700

2018

$14,700 (+4.9%)

$1,402,700

2017

$14,019 (−0.7%)

$1,323,800

2016

$14,116 (+3.9%)

$1,283,300

2015

$13,584 (+4.9%)

$1,121,700

2014

$12,950 (+1.5%)

$1,029,400

2013

$12,760 (+6.4%)

$971,100

2012

$11,993 (+2.0%)

$919,700

2009

$11,763 (+28.6%)

$919,700

2006

$9,145

$860,300

Tax history for 81 Appleton St #3

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$17,674 (+3.7%)

$1,645,600

2022

$17,051 (+2.0%)

$1,567,200

2021

$16,722 (+3.4%)

$1,567,200

2020

$16,171 (+3.2%)

$1,531,300

2019

$15,670 (+6.6%)

$1,486,700

2018

$14,700 (+4.9%)

$1,402,700

2017

$14,019 (−0.7%)

$1,323,800

2016

$14,116 (+3.9%)

$1,283,300

2015

$13,584 (+4.9%)

$1,121,700

2014

$12,950 (+1.5%)

$1,029,400

2013

$12,760 (+6.4%)

$971,100

2012

$11,993 (+2.0%)

$919,700

2009

$11,763 (+28.6%)

$919,700

2006

$9,145

$860,300

*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

CFROD

RESTRICTED ROOF STRUCTURE DISTRICT

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

Coastal Flood Resilience Overlay District
Restricted Roof Structure Overlay District In the East Boston Neighborhood 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 Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 5

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Style Type: Row House
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Shape Type: Mansard

Property Information
Subdivision Name: 81 APPLETON STREET CONDO
Living Sq. Ft: 1,470
Gross Sq. Ft: 1,470
# 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: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,470
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: 2006
County: Suffolk County
APN: 4692334

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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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

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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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

$1.88M – $2.28M

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Home values near 81 Appleton St #3

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
77 Appleton Street #1, Boston, MA - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 572 Sq. Ft.	$604,491
79 Appleton Street #2, Boston, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 585 Sq. Ft.	$686,927

Address	Redfin Estimate
77 Appleton Street #2, Boston, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 450 Sq. Ft.	$609,053
79 Appleton Street #3, Boston, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 572 Sq. Ft.	$752,592

Address	Redfin Estimate
79 Appleton Street #1, Boston, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1323 Sq. Ft.	$1,417,365
79 Appleton Street #4, Boston, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 664 Sq. Ft.	$775,577

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