48 Appleton St Boston, MA 02116
South End NeighborhoodEstimated payment $25,320/month
Highlights
- Property is near public transit
- No HOA
- Park
- 1 Fireplace
- Jogging Path
- 4-minute walk to Frieda Garcia Park
About This Home
48 Appleton Street is 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 that sets a sophisticated tone.The second floor boasts a dramatic Great Room with soaring ceilings, double fireplaces, and bay windows, perfect for entertaining. Upstairs, oversized bedrooms offer sitting areas and 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.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $48,169
Year Built
- Built in 1890
Lot Details
- 1,033 Sq Ft Lot
- Property is zoned R1
Parking
- 1 Open Parking Space
Interior Spaces
- 1 Fireplace
- Basement
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
Location
- Property is near public transit
Utilities
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- 5 Heating Zones
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 3357786
Community Details
Recreation
- Park
- Jogging Path
Additional Features
- No Home Owners Association
- Shops
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $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 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/18/2026 03/18/26 | For Sale | $3,995,000 | 0.0% | $1,110 / Sq Ft | |
| 03/09/2026 03/09/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 03/04/2026 03/04/26 | For Sale | $3,995,000 | 0.0% | $1,110 / Sq Ft | |
| 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 |
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quit Claim Deed | $3,100,000 | -- | |
| Quit Claim Deed | $3,100,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $1,960,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $1,960,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $1,960,000 | -- |
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $2,170,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Closed | $2,170,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $400,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $398,750 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73482506
APN: CBOS-000000-000005-000896
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