$1,320,000
SOLD JUL 15, 2016

74 Appleton St Unit 4 Boston, MA 02116

South End Neighborhood
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,315 Sq Ft
1,307 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,004 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

20 Days on Market

About This Home

As of July 2016

Enjoy this sensational Appleton St. penthouse with attached roof house with unsurpassed view from private roof deck. This two bedroom, one and a-half bathroom has lofty ceilings, receives abundant natural light thanks to the bay window in the master bedroom, the nearly floor-to-ceiling windows in the second bedroom on the entry level and the arched 12x10 palladium-style window in the kitchen and the 4x4 skylight in the living in room on the second level. Master bedroom has California Closets, built-in bookcase and shelving for storage and marble bathroom. Top floor living space is completely open, has a marble mantle, built-in bookcases, half-bath and exposed brick walls. The kitchen has a 6 burner stove, overhead commercial-style vent, granite and great working space with access to the head-house roof deck for entertaining. Many upgrades include; 4 new Fujitsu mini-split AC systems and 2 new air handlers, new kitchen cabinets, re-wired for cable TV in all rooms and many more upgrades

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brian Tierney

Rondeau/Tierney Real Estate, LLC Listed on: 05/13/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Steven Cohen Team

Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay

Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,446

Year Built

1890

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Unit Level: 3
  • Unit Placement: Top/Penthouse
  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • Other Agent: 2.00
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1890

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Has Basement: No
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Number of Rooms: 6
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Security System, Cable Available
  • Bedroom 2: First Floor, 16X14
  • Bathroom #1: First Floor
  • Bathroom #2: Second Floor
  • Kitchen: Second Floor, 16X16
  • Laundry Room: First Floor
  • Living Room: Second Floor, 16X20
  • Master Bedroom: First Floor, 16X16
  • Dining Room: Second Floor, 12X15
  • No Living Levels: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick
  • Exterior Unit Features: Deck - Roof, Other (See Remarks)

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: On Street Permit
  • Parking Spaces: 0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Unit Control, Heat Pump, High Seer Heat Pump (12+)
  • Heating: Hot Water Baseboard, Gas, Electric, Unit Control
  • Cooling Zones: 4
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Snow Removal
  • Management: Professional - Off Site
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • No Units: 5
  • Unit Building: 4

Fee Information

  • Fee Interval: Monthly

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: W:05 P:00889 S:006
  • Zoning: R1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 13, 2016
Closed on
Jul 15, 2016
Sold by
Peter A Gray T
Bought by
Obeirne Caimin and Obeirne Mary R
Seller's Agent
Brian Tierney
Rondeau/Tierney Real Estate, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Steven Cohen Team
Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
List Price
$1,395,000
Sold Price
$1,320,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$75,000
-5.38%
Current Estimated Value
$1,409,125

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$89,125
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.94%
Original Mortgage
$970,000
Interest Rate
3.66%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 27, 2015
Closed on
Jul 1, 2015
Sold by
Simmons D B
Bought by
Peter A Gray T
Seller's Agent
Julie Harrison
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Brian Tierney
Rondeau/Tierney Real Estate, LLC
List Price
$1,395,000
Sold Price
$1,260,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$135,000
-9.68%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.57%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 3, 2006
Sold by
Kelly Robert P
Bought by
Simons D Brenton

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
6.31%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 1996
Sold by
Diogenes Rt and Lydon Leo
Bought by
Chambers Steven G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$207,000
Interest Rate
7.77%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Not Resolvable $1,320,000 --
Not Resolvable $1,260,000 --
Deed $829,000 --
Deed $282,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $850,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $970,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $392,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $400,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $250,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $207,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/15/2016 07/15/16 Sold $1,320,000 -5.4% $1,004 / Sq Ft
06/02/2016 06/02/16 Pending -- -- --
05/13/2016 05/13/16 For Sale $1,395,000 +10.7% $1,061 / Sq Ft
07/01/2015 07/01/15 Sold $1,260,000 0.0% $958 / Sq Ft
06/16/2015 06/16/15 Pending -- -- --
06/01/2015 06/01/15 Off Market $1,260,000 -- --
05/11/2015 05/11/15 Price Changed $1,345,000 -3.6% $1,023 / Sq Ft
04/27/2015 04/27/15 For Sale $1,395,000 -- $1,061 / 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 $17,446 $1,506,600 $0 $1,506,600
2024 $15,794 $1,449,000 $0 $1,449,000
2023 $15,103 $1,406,200 $0 $1,406,200
2022 $14,570 $1,339,200 $0 $1,339,200
2021 $14,289 $1,339,200 $0 $1,339,200
2020 $14,695 $1,391,600 $0 $1,391,600
2019 $14,241 $1,351,100 $0 $1,351,100
2018 $13,359 $1,274,700 $0 $1,274,700
2017 $12,740 $1,203,000 $0 $1,203,000
2016 $10,857 $987,000 $0 $987,000
2015 $10,519 $868,600 $0 $868,600
2014 -- $797,200 $0 $797,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72005380

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-000889-000006