$1,199,000
SOLD OCT 31, 2019

17 Appleton St Unit 2 Boston, MA 02116

South End Neighborhood
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,010 Sq Ft
871 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,187 Per Sq Ft

5 Days on Market

About This Home

As of October 2022

Lovely penthouse duplex on highly sought-after, tree-lined Appleton Street with private entrance. Parlor level staircase leads to two generously sized bedrooms with original wide pine floors and a full bath. Upper level offers a living room with a skylight, as well as a sizable eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances and breakfast bar for informal dining. Convenient powder room and side-by-side washer/dryer complete this level. Private roof deck offers beautiful views of Boston's skyline. Central air conditioning and plenty of natural light throughout. All this in the heart of Boston's historic South End neighborhood.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Steven Cohen Team

Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay Listed on: 09/04/2019

Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay

Last Buyer's Agent

Mark Doherty

Sprogis & Neale Real Estate

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,453

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number W:05 P:00919 S:004

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,453

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • CC Type: Condo
  • Style: Rowhouse
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 1187.13
  • Comp Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Unit Building: 2
  • Unit Level: 2
  • Unit Placement: Top/Penthouse
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1890

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • No Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • No Rooms: 4
  • No Living Levels: 2
  • Main Lo: BB5522
  • Main So: K95001
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1010.00

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Brick
  • Roof Material: Rubber
  • Exterior: Brick
  • Exterior Unit Features: Deck - Roof

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Feature: On Street Permit

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Hot Water Baseboard, Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Fee Interval: Monthly
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, T-Station
  • HOA Fees: 300.00
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Master Insurance
  • Condo Association: Yes

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 994500.00
  • Acre: 0.02
  • Lot Size: 1010.00
  • Page: 324
  • Parcel Number: W:05 P:00919 S:004
  • Zoning: RES

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 10482.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 4758847

Multi Family

  • No Units: 2

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 6, 2022
Closed on
Oct 28, 2022
Sold by
Newman Benjamin L
Bought by
White John D and Demederios Jose F
Seller's Agent
Sprogis Neale Doherty Team
Sprogis & Neale Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Alexandra Haueisen
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
List Price
$1,495,000
Sold Price
$1,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
0.33%
Total Days on Market
5
Current Estimated Value
$1,421,911

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$78,089
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.71%
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$957,146
Interest Rate
4.13%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$438,759

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 4, 2019
Closed on
Oct 23, 2019
Sold by
Gazelle Orhan C and Gazelle Amy
Bought by
Newman Benjamin L
Seller's Agent
Steven Cohen Team
Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Buyer's Agent
Mark Doherty
Sprogis & Neale Real Estate
List Price
$1,199,000
Sold Price
$1,199,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.78%
Original Mortgage
$959,200
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 20, 2017
Sold by
Smith Turner and Gerstle David
Bought by
Gazelle Orhan C and Almeida Amy E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$770,000
Interest Rate
4.13%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 10, 2012
Closed on
Oct 31, 2012
Sold by
Reed Kenneth M
Bought by
Turber Gerstele David and Turber Smith
Seller's Agent
Michael Gilbert
Stuart St James, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Gelfand
Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
List Price
$750,000
Sold Price
$830,000
Premium/Discount to List
$80,000
10.67%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.21%
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Interest Rate
3.59%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 2003
Sold by
Smith Richard W
Bought by
Reed Kenneth M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$322,700
Interest Rate
5.84%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 1995
Sold by
Cambridge Grant L and Cambridge Margaret C
Bought by
Smith Richard W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$142,000
Interest Rate
7.32%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 1990
Sold by
Pearson Linda
Bought by
Cambridge Grant L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$177,000
Interest Rate
10.27%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Condominium Deed $1,500,000 None Available
Condominium Deed $1,199,000 --
Not Resolvable $1,100,000 --
Deed $830,000 --
Deed $498,000 --
Deed $211,000 --
Deed $236,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,000,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $959,200 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $770,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $120,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $270,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $322,700 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $142,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $177,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/28/2022 10/28/22 Sold $1,500,000 +0.3% $1,278 / Sq Ft
09/08/2022 09/08/22 Pending -- -- --
09/06/2022 09/06/22 For Sale $1,495,000 +24.7% $1,273 / Sq Ft
10/31/2019 10/31/19 Sold $1,199,000 0.0% $1,187 / Sq Ft
09/09/2019 09/09/19 Pending -- -- --
09/04/2019 09/04/19 For Sale $1,199,000 +44.5% $1,187 / Sq Ft
10/31/2012 10/31/12 Sold $830,000 +10.7% $822 / Sq Ft
10/30/2012 10/30/12 Pending -- -- --
10/10/2012 10/10/12 For Sale $750,000 -- $743 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $14,453 $1,248,100 $0 $1,248,100
2024 $13,084 $1,200,400 $0 $1,200,400
2023 $12,511 $1,164,900 $0 $1,164,900
2022 $12,070 $1,109,400 $0 $1,109,400
2021 $11,837 $1,109,400 $0 $1,109,400
2020 $10,817 $1,024,300 $0 $1,024,300
2019 $10,482 $994,500 $0 $994,500
2018 $9,743 $929,700 $0 $929,700
2017 $9,292 $877,400 $0 $877,400
2016 $9,281 $843,700 $0 $843,700
2015 $9,135 $754,300 $0 $754,300
2014 $8,708 $692,200 $0 $692,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72558864

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-000919-000004