48 Appleton St

3,600 Sq. Ft.
$1,110 / Sq. Ft.
3,600
Sq. Ft.
$1,110
per Sq. Ft.

Description

48 Appleton Street is a renovated townhouse blending 19th-century charm with modern elegance across five thoughtfully designed floors. The parlor level features a chef’s kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless appliances, and a natural stone island, adjoining a formal dining room that sets a sophisticated tone.The second floor boasts a dramatic Great Room with soaring ceilings, double fireplaces, and bay windows, perfect for entertaining. Upstairs, oversized bedrooms offer sitting areas and large...48 Appleton Street is a renovated townhouse blending 19th-century charm with modern elegance across five thoughtfully designed floors. The parlor level features a chef’s kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless appliances, and a natural stone island, adjoining a formal dining room that sets a sophisticated tone.The second floor boasts a dramatic Great Room with soaring ceilings, double fireplaces, and bay windows, perfect for entertaining. Upstairs, oversized bedrooms offer sitting areas and large closets, while the top-floor primary suite impresses with a wall of windows, built-ins, and a spa-like wet room with a separate tub and shower.The garden level includes a fourth bedroom or family room with patio access, laundry, and abundant storage. A private roof deck offers sweeping views of Back Bay and Downtown. Nestled in South End’s Golden Triangle, this home is nearby premier dining, shopping, and Back Bay station, and is complete with five-zone heating and central air.

Listing Agents

  1. John Gould

    John Gould

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    john.gould@compass.com

    P: (781)-820-4132

  2. Daisy Penney

    Daisy Penney

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    daisy@compass.com

    P: (781)-389-8224

Property Details for 48 Appleton Street

Town
Boston
MLS Area
South End
Area
MA-Boston-South End, MA-Boston
Architectural Style
Other (See Remarks)
Style
Other (See Remarks)
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
1.00
Parking Spaces Total
1

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LISTING UPDATED: 03/18/2026 08:59 AM

Property Details for 48 Appleton Street

StatusBack On Market
MLS #73482506
Days on Market15
Taxes$48,169 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Attached
Year Built1890
CountySuffolk County
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Building Information for 48 Appleton Street

Stories-Year Built1890Building Size-Lot Size0.02 AC / 1,033 SF

Payment Calculator

$23,402 per month

30 year fixed, 6.11% Interest

Principal and Interest

$19,388

Property Taxes

$4,014

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 48 Appleton Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, T-Station
  • Living Area: 3600.0
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Single Family Type: Attached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Lot Description: Other
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 3357786
  • Assessments: $4,159,700
  • Book: 53018
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: R1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Other
  • Heat Zones: 5
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 48 Appleton Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 4, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73482506

$3,995,000—
Oct 3, 2023

Canceled

MLS PIN #73124771

$4,395,000—
Jun 14, 2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73124771

$4,395,000—
Jun 7, 2021

Canceled

MLS PIN #72783870

$4,395,000—
Feb 9, 2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72783870

$4,395,000—
Dec 2, 2020

Canceled

MLS PIN #72722860

$4,395,000—
Sep 9, 2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72722860

$4,395,000—
Aug 31, 2020

Canceled

MLS PIN #72697176

$4,395,000—
Jul 23, 2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72697176

$4,395,000—
May 28, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #416718358

$3,100,000

+6.8% / yr

May 28, 2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71636424

$3,100,000—
Feb 28, 2014

Contingent

MLS PIN #71636424

—
Feb 24, 2014

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71636424

$3,195,000—
Jun 14, 2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #221854024

$1,960,000—
Jun 14, 2007

Sold

MLS PIN #70452237

$1,960,000—
Apr 3, 2007

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70452237

—
Apr 3, 2007

Contingent

MLS PIN #70452237

—
Sep 6, 2006

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70452237

$2,195,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/04/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73482506

$3,995,000
10/03/2023

Canceled

MLS PIN #73124771

$4,395,000
06/14/2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73124771

$4,395,000
06/07/2021

Canceled

MLS PIN #72783870

$4,395,000
02/09/2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72783870

$4,395,000
12/02/2020

Canceled

MLS PIN #72722860

$4,395,000
09/09/2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72722860

$4,395,000
08/31/2020

Canceled

MLS PIN #72697176

$4,395,000
07/23/2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72697176

$4,395,000
05/28/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #416718358

$3,100,000

+6.8% / yr

05/28/2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71636424

$3,100,000
02/28/2014

Contingent

MLS PIN #71636424

—
02/24/2014

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71636424

$3,195,000
06/14/2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #221854024

$1,960,000
06/14/2007

Sold

MLS PIN #70452237

$1,960,000
04/03/2007

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70452237

—
04/03/2007

Contingent

MLS PIN #70452237

—
09/06/2006

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70452237

$2,195,000

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

Public Records for 48 Appleton Street

Taxable ValueLand$809,200Additions$3,350,500Total$4,159,700
Tax Record2025$48,169 ($4,014 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,311 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,311 SqFtStories4Lot Size1,033 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1890Year Renovated2014ZoningR1CountySUFFOLKAPNCBOS W:05 P:00896 S:000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 48 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.

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48 Appleton Street is a single family home for sale in Boston, MA 02116. This property was listed for sale on March 4, 2026 by Compass, it's currently listed at $3,995,000. It has been on the market for a total of 15 days and was last sold on May 28, 2014. This listing's school district is Boston Public Schools. Nearby schools include Mel H King Elementary, Quincy Upper School and Blackstone Elementary School. 48 Appleton Street is a 4-bed, 4-bath, 3,600 sqft single family home built in 1890.

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