$1,201,000
SOLD JAN 7, 2013 RENTED MAR 14, 2025

38 Appleton St Unit 2 Boston, MA 02116

South End Neighborhood
2 Beds
3 Baths
1,353 Sq Ft
$337/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$888 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Sauna
  • Open Floorplan
  • No Units Above
  • City View
  • 4-minute walk to Ringgold Park

About This Home

As of July 2023

Luxury 2 bedroom PH duplex with City views. All high end fixtures and appliances; Open floor plan features chef's kitchen, Sub-Zero, with a 9 ft marble island, dining area and living room with 2 skylights and gas fireplace. Large powder room. Hardwood floors thru-out, built-in speakers. Full staircase leads to a well equiped deck. Sunny bedrooms access an impressive 5 fixture "Jack & Jill" marble bath. Walk-in Shower, Bain Tub. Laundry, great closets and deeded storage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Diane Keliher

Keliher Real Estate Listed on: 10/31/2012

Co-Listed By

Ralph Aucella

Keliher Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Reggie Irving

Coldwell Banker Realty - Duxbury

Coldwell Banker Realty - Duxbury

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,018

Year Built

  • Built in 1899

Lot Details

  • 1,307 Sq Ft Lot
  • Near Conservation Area
  • No Units Above

HOA Fees

  • $337 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brownstone
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,353 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Insulated Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Insulated Doors
  • Entryway
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Sauna
  • City Views
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Marble

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on third floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • Double Vanity
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer
  • Dryer
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Intercom
  • Door Monitored By TV

Parking

  • On-Street Parking
  • Open Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • 2 Cooling Zones
  • 2 Heating Zones
  • Heat Pump System
  • Individual Controls for Heating
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number W:05 P:00901 S:018,4781425

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include insurance, maintenance structure, snow removal
  • 4 Units

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,018

Year Built

Built in 1899

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$337 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Townhouse, Brownstone, Duplex
  • Year Built: 1899
  • Buyer Agency: 2.0
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Entry Level: 3
  • Transaction Broker: 1.0
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Marble, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Closet, Entry Hall, Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub
  • Door Features: Insulated Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range,Oven,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Countertop Range,Refrigerator,Freezer,Washer,Dryer,ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer,ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer,Range Hood, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Third
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - Half, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, High Speed Internet Hookup
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, High Speed Internet Hookup
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Third
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Fourth Floor
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Third
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Marble
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan
  • Room Dining Room Level: Fourth Floor
  • Room Kitchen Level: Fourth Floor
  • Room Kitchen Features: Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Cabinets - Upgraded, High Speed Internet Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Third Floor, In Unit
  • Room Living Room Level: Fourth Floor
  • Room Living Room Features: Bathroom - Half, Skylight, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Cable Hookup, Exterior Access, High Speed Internet Hookup, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
  • Living Area: 1353
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: NB9566
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 868.44
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 887.66
  • MAIN SO: an6181

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Decorative Lighting
  • Common Walls: No One Above
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Roof
  • Roof: Rubber
  • View: City
  • View YN: Yes
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: On Street

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump, Unit Control
  • Heating: Central, Unit Control
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Intercom, TV Monitor, Security System
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 2
  • COOLING ZONES: 2

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 337
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 4
  • MANAGEMENT: Owner Association
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: W:05 P:00901 S:018,4781425
  • Zoning: Residentia
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Lot Size Area: 0.03
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1306.8
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: Yes
  • LOT SIZE: 1353
  • PAGE: 999
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Private

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9018
  • Tax Book Number: 999

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 4
  • NO UNITS OWNER OCC: 4

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 20, 2023
Sold by
Kenny Josephine A
Bought by
Josephine Kenny T and Josephine Kenny
Total Days on Market
11
Current Estimated Value
$646,133

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 11, 2009
Sold by
38 Appleton Street Llc
Bought by
Weener Derek and Ffulton Alyssa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$282,000
Interest Rate
5.28%
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 -- None Available
Deed $352,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $517,650 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $118,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $275,547 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $281,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $281,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $282,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/14/2025 03/14/25 Rented $3,500 +2.9% --
03/11/2025 03/11/25 Under Contract -- -- --
01/09/2025 01/09/25 For Rent $3,400 +6.3% --
02/05/2024 02/05/24 Rented $3,200 +6.7% --
02/02/2024 02/02/24 Under Contract -- -- --
01/29/2024 01/29/24 For Rent $3,000 0.0% --
07/07/2023 07/07/23 Sold $609,000 0.0% $1,301 / Sq Ft
06/12/2023 06/12/23 Pending -- -- --
06/08/2023 06/08/23 For Sale $609,000 0.0% $1,301 / Sq Ft
04/05/2021 04/05/21 Rented $2,400 0.0% --
03/18/2021 03/18/21 For Rent $2,400 +14.3% --
03/18/2021 03/18/21 Rented $2,100 0.0% --
02/11/2021 02/11/21 Price Changed $2,100 -8.7% $4 / Sq Ft
01/27/2021 01/27/21 For Rent $2,300 -3.2% --
12/10/2014 12/10/14 Rented $2,375 -1.0% --
12/10/2014 12/10/14 For Rent $2,400 0.0% --
06/04/2014 06/04/14 Sold $539,000 0.0% $963 / Sq Ft
05/29/2014 05/29/14 Pending -- -- --
04/29/2014 04/29/14 Off Market $539,000 -- --
04/24/2014 04/24/14 For Sale $499,000 -58.5% $891 / Sq Ft
01/07/2013 01/07/13 Sold $1,201,000 +2.2% $888 / Sq Ft
11/11/2012 11/11/12 Pending -- -- --
10/31/2012 10/31/12 For Sale $1,175,000 -- $868 / 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 $6,811 $588,200 $0 $588,200
2024 $6,166 $565,700 $0 $565,700
2023 $5,896 $549,000 $0 $549,000
2022 $5,688 $522,800 $0 $522,800
2021 $5,578 $522,800 $0 $522,800
2020 $5,041 $477,400 $0 $477,400
2019 $4,885 $463,500 $0 $463,500
2018 $4,583 $437,300 $0 $437,300
2017 $4,370 $412,700 $0 $412,700
2016 $4,365 $396,800 $0 $396,800
2015 $4,471 $369,200 $0 $369,200
2014 $3,910 $310,800 $0 $310,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71452983

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-000901-000014