Tim McDonald
Responds Quickly
(508) 796-8265
52 Total Sales
2 in South End
$680K - $1.9M Price Range
48 Appleton St Boston, MA 02116
South End NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $5,184,473
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,600
Sq Ft
$1,440/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Property is near public transit
- No HOA
- Fireplace
- Beethoven Elementary School Rated A-
- Jogging Path
- 4-minute walk to Frieda Garcia Park
About This Home
As of July 2026Single Family on Appleton Street available for lease. 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. The second floor boasts a Great Room with double fireplaces and bay windows, perfect for entertaining. Upstairs, oversized bedrooms feature 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.
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1890
Lot Details
- 1,033
Home Design
- Entry on the 1st floor
Interior Spaces
- Fireplace
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
Additional Features
- 1,033 Sq Ft Lot
- Property is near public transit
- Cooling Available
Listing and Financial Details
- Security Deposit $15,000
- Property Available on 6/15/26
- Rent includes occupancy only
- 12 Month Lease Term
- Assessor Parcel Number 3357786
Community Details
Recreation
- Park
- Jogging Path
Additional Features
- No Home Owners Association
- Shops
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 24, 2014
Closed on
May 28, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Paul Whaley
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Buyer's Agent
Sherry Grancey
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$3,195,000
Sold Price
$3,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$95,000
-2.97%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,084,473
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.31%
Original Mortgage
$2,170,000
Interest Rate
4.26%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 14, 2007
Sold by
Bought by
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$375,900
Interest Rate
6.19%
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in South End, MA
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Tim McDonald
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Franklin Knotts
Franklin Knotts
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
(781) 752-4079
21 Total Sales
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$739K - $1.4M Price Range
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Barbara Wales
Barbara Wales
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103 Total Sales
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Bill Gehan
Bill Gehan
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71 Total Sales
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Tina DiMonda
Tina DiMonda
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
(857) 763-4448
28 Total Sales
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$185K - $2.6M Price Range
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Brian Caluori
Brian Caluori
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
(781) 488-7488
91 Total Sales
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$175K - $3.3M Price Range
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3,100,000 | -- | ||
| $1,960,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $2,550,000 | ||
| Closed | $2,170,000 | ||
| Closed | $1,000,000 | ||
| Closed | $400,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $375,900 | ||
| Closed | $150,000 | ||
| Closed | $25,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $125,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/01/2026 07/01/26 | Rented | $15,000 | 0.0% | -- | |
| 06/19/2026 06/19/26 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- | |
| 05/29/2026 05/29/26 | For Rent | $15,000 | -11.8% | -- | |
| 12/14/2023 12/14/23 | Rented | $17,000 | +21.4% | -- | |
| 12/08/2023 12/08/23 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- | |
| 08/01/2023 08/01/23 | For Rent | $14,000 | 0.0% | -- | |
| 05/28/2014 05/28/14 | Sold | $3,100,000 | 0.0% | $832 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 03/11/2014 03/11/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 03/01/2014 03/01/14 | Off Market | $3,100,000 | -- | -- | |
| 02/24/2014 02/24/14 | For Sale | $3,195,000 | -- | $857 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Tax History
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| 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 | $48,169 | $4,159,700 | $809,200 | $3,350,500 |
| 2024 | $45,395 | $4,164,700 | $689,500 | $3,475,200 |
| 2023 | $43,012 | $4,004,800 | $663,000 | $3,341,800 |
| 2022 | $41,912 | $3,852,200 | $637,800 | $3,214,400 |
| 2021 | $38,777 | $3,634,200 | $601,700 | $3,032,500 |
| 2020 | $37,305 | $3,532,700 | $553,500 | $2,979,200 |
| 2019 | $36,161 | $3,430,800 | $458,600 | $2,972,200 |
| 2018 | $34,918 | $3,331,900 | $458,600 | $2,873,300 |
| 2017 | $33,590 | $3,171,900 | $458,600 | $2,713,300 |
| 2016 | $32,010 | $2,910,000 | $458,600 | $2,451,400 |
| 2015 | $24,059 | $1,986,700 | $371,900 | $1,614,800 |
| 2014 | $22,308 | $1,773,300 | $371,900 | $1,401,400 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Penney Gould Team
P
Landlord's Agent in 2026
Penney Gould Team
Compass
(781) 389-8224
33 in this area
84 Total Sales
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Daisy Penney
Landlord's Co-Listing Agent in 2026
Daisy Penney
Compass
(781) 389-8224
9 in this area
16 Total Sales
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John Gould
J
Landlord's Co-Listing Agent in 2026
John Gould
Compass
8 in this area
12 Total Sales
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Paul Whaley
Seller's Agent in 2023
Paul Whaley
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
(617) 460-4238
74 in this area
291 Total Sales
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Neda Vander Stoep
Buyer's Agent in 2023
Neda Vander Stoep
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
(617) 413-0888
24 in this area
108 Total Sales
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Sherry Grancey
Buyer's Agent in 2014
Sherry Grancey
Gibson Sothebys International Realty
(617) 470-1401
22 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73526566
APN: CBOS-000000-000005-000896
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