$570,000
SOLD JUN 17, 2015

5 Appleton St Unit 3C Boston, MA 02116

South End Neighborhood
1 Bed
1 Bath
770 Sq Ft
784 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$740 Per Sq Ft

4% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

About This Home

As of June 2015

This is an oversized one bedroom in an elevator building that offers up style, light, and the very ultimate in location.Situated in The South End but close to The Back Bay border, the best that these 2 neighborhoods have to offer is right at your doorstep.Restaurants like Wink & Nod, Masa and Mistral are mere minutes away, as are Back Bay Station, Copley Plaza, and shopping. The elegant and bright living room has soaring ceilings and warm, honey colored oak floors run throughout. The fully applianced kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, generous counter space, and a pass through to the living room to a dining nook which makes entertaining ideal. The bedroom is generous in size, and features a wall of closets and two dividers that separate the bedroom area from a work area, creating a distinctive office area. This is great for anyone who works from home. There is an abundance of closet space throughout, in unit laundry. Great views from the common roof deck. Pet friendly also!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jennifer Gelfand

Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay Listed on: 04/16/2015

Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay

Last Buyer's Agent

Yiyan Zhou

Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline

Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,052

Year Built

1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Unit Level: 3
  • Unit Placement: Middle
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1900

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Number of Rooms: 3
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, T-Station
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Rubber
  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior: Brick
  • Exterior Unit Features: Deck - Roof, City View(s)

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: On Street Permit
  • Parking Spaces: 0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
  • Hot Water: Electric

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Elevator, Snow Removal
  • Management: Professional - Off Site
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • No Units: 29
  • Unit Building: 3C

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 8, 2023
Closed on
Jul 27, 2023
Sold by
Shum Elton
Bought by
Li Xiao and Shum Elton
Seller's Agent
Lauren Rohr
Red Brick Real Estate, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Simon Sinnott
Habitat Realty
Sold Price
$3,200
Views
1
Current Estimated Value
$810,022

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$806,822

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2010
Sold by
Bonetti Jennifer and Fay Jennifer B
Bought by
Hickey Thomas

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 2007
Sold by
Stephenson Nicole A and Graber Nicole
Bought by
Bonetti Jennifer

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$324,000
Interest Rate
6.78%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 12, 2002
Sold by
Brown Donald A
Bought by
Stephenson Robert P and Graber Nicole A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$280,000
Interest Rate
6.79%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 2, 1996
Sold by
Geltz Elisabeth M and Alam Elisabeth M
Bought by
Brown Donald A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$104,000
Interest Rate
7.82%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 19, 1988
Sold by
Myers Adam
Bought by
Adam Elisabeth M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$116,000
Interest Rate
10.43%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 1987
Sold by
Appleton Dev Tr
Bought by
Myers Adam
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
Condominium Deed -- None Available
Deed $406,000 --
Deed $405,000 --
Deed $350,000 --
Deed $130,000 --
Deed $13,500 --
Deed $145,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $417,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $155,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $324,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $280,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $104,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $116,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/21/2023 06/21/23 Rented $3,200 0.0% --
06/19/2023 06/19/23 Under Contract -- -- --
06/13/2023 06/13/23 Price Changed $3,200 -3.0% $4 / Sq Ft
06/08/2023 06/08/23 For Rent $3,300 +13.8% --
06/15/2021 06/15/21 Rented $2,900 0.0% --
06/07/2021 06/07/21 Under Contract -- -- --
05/05/2021 05/05/21 For Rent $2,900 +3.6% --
07/01/2018 07/01/18 Rented $2,800 0.0% --
05/03/2018 05/03/18 Under Contract -- -- --
04/17/2018 04/17/18 For Rent $2,800 +3.7% --
06/01/2016 06/01/16 Rented $2,700 0.0% --
05/26/2016 05/26/16 Under Contract -- -- --
05/12/2016 05/12/16 For Rent $2,700 +1.9% --
06/22/2015 06/22/15 Rented $2,650 -1.9% --
06/22/2015 06/22/15 For Rent $2,700 0.0% --
06/17/2015 06/17/15 Sold $570,000 +3.8% $740 / Sq Ft
04/19/2015 04/19/15 Pending -- -- --
04/16/2015 04/16/15 For Sale $549,000 -- $713 / 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 $9,052 $781,700 $0 $781,700
2024 $8,200 $752,300 $0 $752,300
2023 $7,841 $730,100 $0 $730,100
2022 $7,565 $695,300 $0 $695,300
2021 $7,419 $695,300 $0 $695,300
2020 $6,896 $653,000 $0 $653,000
2019 $6,682 $634,000 $0 $634,000
2018 $6,268 $598,100 $0 $598,100
2017 $5,978 $564,500 $0 $564,500
2016 $5,971 $542,800 $0 $542,800
2015 $5,551 $458,400 $0 $458,400
2014 $5,292 $420,700 $0 $420,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71818419

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-000695-000028