Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds3,560 sqft
70 Appleton St, Boston, MA 02116
Multi FamilyProperty Type
0.03 acresLot Size
1910Year Built
$955/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Incredible opportunity for Landlords, Investors or Owner Occupants. 5-unit Multi-Family building on prime picturesque South End block near Back Bay. Rarely available & much sought after Appleton St by Clarendon St. All units are 1 bed floor throughs--front to back units. Well laid out spaces--some features include southern exposures, city views, tall ceilings, original wide pine floors & exposed brick. Penthouse with amazing private roof deck offering spectacular skyline views. Garden level with...Incredible opportunity for Landlords, Investors or Owner Occupants. 5-unit Multi-Family building on prime picturesque South End block near Back Bay. Rarely available & much sought after Appleton St by Clarendon St. All units are 1 bed floor throughs--front to back units. Well laid out spaces--some features include southern exposures, city views, tall ceilings, original wide pine floors & exposed brick. Penthouse with amazing private roof deck offering spectacular skyline views. Garden level with large private fenced in sunny patio. Charming bay windows. Kitchens with full sized appliances including dishwasher/disposal. Bathrooms with tub. Common laundry. Live in the exciting South End neighborhood near destination restaurants, shopping, galleries, Back Bay station, SoWa open markets & more all outside your front door.
Listing closed: 06/17/2019 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72495093

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 70 Appleton Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $20,631 / year
  • MLS Type: Multi-family / 5-9 Family
  • Town: Boston
  • MLS Area: South End
  • Area: MA-Boston-South End, MA-Boston
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking Spaces Total: 0
Building Information
  • Stories: 15
  • Residences: 5
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Lot Size: 0.03 AC / 1,152 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 3560.0
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Total Units: 5
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Finished
  • Num of Baths: 5.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 5
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 5.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Roof
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Roof, Patio - Enclosed
  • Roof Material: Rubber
  • View: City View(s)
  • View: Yes
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Seller makes no representations on square footage. See agent regarding septic issue (not presently affecting) but proximate to the property. Buyer to perform own due diligence. Property sold "as is." Leases in place through August 31,2019.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 3357775
  • Assessments: $1,939,000
  • Book: 18638
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Zoning: RES
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
  • Total Living Levels: 15
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Granite
Income / Expenses
  • GOI: $150,780.00
  • NOI: $150,780.00
Unit Information
Unit 1 Description
  • Floor U1: 1
  • Lease U1: Y
  • Levels U1: 1
Unit 2 Description
  • Floor U2: 2
  • Lease U2: Y
  • Levels U2: 1
Unit 3 Description
  • Floor U3: 3
  • Lease U3: Y
  • Levels U3: 0
Unit 4 Description
  • Floor U4: 4
  • Lease U4: Y
  • Levels U4: 1
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Total Actual Rent: $12,565.00
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 70 Appleton Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 17, 2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72495093

$3,400,000—
May 15, 2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72495093

—
May 7, 2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72495093

$2,900,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/17/2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72495093

$3,400,000
05/15/2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72495093

—
05/07/2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72495093

$2,900,000

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

Public Records for 70 Appleton Street

Taxable ValueLand$708,600Additions$1,361,900Total$2,070,500
Tax Record2025$23,976 ($1,998 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt2,848 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,848 SqFtStories4Lot Size1,152 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Res (5+ Units)Year Built1910Year Renovated2020ZoningR4CountySUFFOLKAPNCBOS W:05 P:00890 S:000

Schools near 70 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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