Last Sold Price
4 beds2,680 sqft$905/sqft
20 Appleton St, Boston, MA 02116

Description

Rarely available two family located in the heart of the South End. Owner's upper triplex with private entrance to beautiful double parlors with Victorian details throughout. Ornate plaster moldings, marble mantels and wood casings. There is a convenient half bath and wet bar to complete this entertaining level. The next level has two beautiful bedrooms with custom built-ins and period detail. The bath is finished in timeless marble tile. Top floor open concept kitchen, dining and living floor. Enjoy...Rarely available two family located in the heart of the South End. Owner's upper triplex with private entrance to beautiful double parlors with Victorian details throughout. Ornate plaster moldings, marble mantels and wood casings. There is a convenient half bath and wet bar to complete this entertaining level. The next level has two beautiful bedrooms with custom built-ins and period detail. The bath is finished in timeless marble tile. Top floor open concept kitchen, dining and living floor. Enjoy amazing sunlight thru a wall of windows with views of the towers of the Back Bay. The kitchen is finished with all stainless appliances (gas cooking), custom cabinetry and stone countertops. The lower level duplex is ideal for income or au-pair. Private entrance leads to the eat-in kitchen with great storage. Mezzanine bedroom area with adjacent full bath. The double height living room leads to a private bricked patio. Other features include central a/c, original wood floors and more.
LISTING CLOSED: 03/13/2025 12:00 AM

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

Property Details for 20 Appleton Street

Status
MLS #
73288659
Days on Market
134
Taxes
$25,134 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Multi-family / 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Year Built
1840
Town
Boston
MLS Area
South End
Area
MA-Boston-South End, MA-Boston
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
.00

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,500,000

Avg days on market

40

Sale-to-list ratio

97.8%

Boston, MA

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Location

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Building Information for 20 Appleton Street

Stories5Residences2Year Built1840Building Size-Lot Size0.02 AC / 1,000 SF

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$14,420 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$12,326

Property Taxes

$2,095

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 20 Appleton Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2680.0
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Total Units: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Basement Features: Partially Finished, Walk Out
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Brick
  • Lot Description: Zero Lot Line
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio - Enclosed
  • Roof Material: Rubber
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: On Street Permit
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: On Street Permit
  • Parking Features: On Street Permit
Utilities
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Both apartments are now vacant. Rents stated above are from prior history. Top floor & street level front window need repair/replacement.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: W:05 P:00910 S:000,3357801
  • Assessments: $2,284,000
  • Book: 43551
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: R2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
  • Total Living Levels: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Granite
  • Levels: 5
  • Cooling Units: 2
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Units: 2
  • Heat Zones: 3
Income / Expenses
  • GOI: $102,000.00
  • NOI: $102,000.00
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit 1 Description
  • Floor U1: 2
  • Lease U1: N
  • Levels U1: 2
Unit 2 Description
  • Floor U2: 2
  • Lease U2: N
  • Levels U2: 3
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Total Actual Rent: $8,500.00
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5

Property History for 20 Appleton Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 13, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73288659

$2,425,000
Jan 23, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73288659

Jan 23, 2025

Canceled

MLS PIN #73288660

$2,600,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/13/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73288659

$2,425,000
01/23/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73288659

01/23/2025

Canceled

MLS PIN #73288660

$2,600,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 20 Appleton Street

Taxable ValueLand$788,100Additions$1,701,700Total$2,489,800
Tax Record2025$28,832 ($2,403 / month)
Home Facts
Baths4Total Finished SqFt2,481 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,481 SqFtStories3Lot Size1,000 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1840Year Renovated2017ZoningR2CountySUFFOLKAPNCBOS W:05 P:00910 S:000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 20 Appleton Street

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 1 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Public - PK to 6
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Mel H King Elementary
Public1 to 12

Quincy Upper School
Public6 to 12

Blackstone Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Josiah Quincy Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

South End
South End
A diverse community with historic charm. A family-friendly and diverse neighborhood within range of the Prudential Center and the Back Bay skyline. Victorian row houses and well-maintained sidewalks lend the community a walkable and engaging vibe.

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