Sold
Last Sold Price
1 bed529 sqft$841/sqft
85 Appleton St, Unit 2, Boston, MA 02116
CondoProperty Type
1900Year Built
$841/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$260/moHOA Fees

Description

Fabulous location and charming detail highlight this classic Parlor one bedroom. Hardwood floors, decorative marble mantel, original pocket doors, cherry kitchen, granite counters, and in unit laundry are some of the features of this lovely home. Professionally managed. (Please check back for professional photos on Friday afternoon.)Fabulous location and charming detail highlight this classic Parlor one bedroom. Hardwood floors, decorative marble mantel, original pocket doors, cherry kitchen, granite counters, and in unit laundry are some of the features of this lovely home. Professionally managed. (Please check back for professional photos on Friday afternoon.)
  • Listed by: Cathy Marotta • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Listing closed: 04/17/2013 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 71480246

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Cathy Marotta

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Property Information for 85 Appleton Street, Unit 2

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,213 / year
  • MLS Type: Condominium/Co-Op / Condo
  • Town: Boston
  • MLS Area: South End
  • Area: MA-Boston-South End, MA-Boston
  • Style: Townhouse
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking Spaces Total: 0
  • Unit Placement: Upper
Building Information
  • Building/Complex: 85 Appleton St
  • Floor: 2
  • Stories: 1
  • Residences: 4
  • Pet Policy: Allowed
  • Year Built: 1900
General Details
Property Details
  • Association Amenities: Hot Water
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 529.0
  • Total Units: 4
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Washer/Dryer, Utility Connections for Electric Range
  • Basement Features: N
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Primary Bath: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Brick
  • Entry Location: Upper
  • Roof Material: Rubber
  • Structure Type: Townhouse
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
  • Cooling: Window AC, None
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: 2/4 owner occupied. Net RE taxes are $2852.19.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: W:04 P:00063 S:004,4758425
  • Assessments: $323,100
  • Book: 256
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Zoning: R
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 1
  • Total Living Levels: 1
Other Building Characteristics
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure
  • Complex Complete: Yes
  • Management: Professional - Off Site
  • Units Owner Occupied: 2
  • Optional Fee Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Gas, Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Exterior Maintenance
  • Owner Occupied Source: owner
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 2
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 2.0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 85 Appleton Street, Unit 2

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 17, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #351794591

$445,000

+2.6% / yr

Apr 17, 2013

Sold

MLS PIN #71480246

$445,000
Feb 12, 2013

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71480246

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/17/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #351794591

$445,000

+2.6% / yr

04/17/2013

Sold

MLS PIN #71480246

$445,000
02/12/2013

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71480246

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

Public Records for 85 Appleton Street, Unit 2

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$623,200Total-
Tax Record2025$7,217 ($601 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Baths1Total Finished SqFt529 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt529 SqFtStories1Lot Size529 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1900Year Renovated1986ZoningCDCountySUFFOLKAPNCBOS W:04 P:00063 S:004

Schools near 85 Appleton Street, Unit 2

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 - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Mel H King Elementary
Public1 to 12

Quincy Upper School
Public6 to 12

Blackstone Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Snowden Int'L High School
Public9 to 12

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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