$1,800,000
SOLD NOV 24, 2025

74 Appleton St Unit 5 Boston, MA 02116

South End Neighborhood
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,235 Sq Ft
1,307 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,457 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

34 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • City View
  • Custom Closet System
  • No Units Above
  • Open Floorplan
  • 4-minute walk to Frieda Garcia Park

About This Home

As of November 2025

This PH duplex offers 3 exposures providing tremendous light, openness, & soaring city views. The open concept living & dining areas feature 6 updated windows, built-in shelving, & a fireplace with a restored marble mantle. The new kitchen features floor-to-ceiling windows, custom cabinetry, quartz counters, a Thermador gas range, microwave, & dishwasher, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, & a breakfast bar. The primary bedroom has a corner exposure & an exposed brick wall. The second bedroom has built-in shelving, a large closet, & a W/D. Completing this floor is a full bath with a custom vanity, a soaking tub, and a tiled shower. A special feature of this penthouse unit is the head house/ office leading to the oversized private roof deck. Other features include: refinished HW floors, new forced air heating/cooling, recessed lighting, & interior paint. This professionally managed condo is just steps from shops, restaurants, rental garage parking, public transportation, & all Boston offers.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chris Erikson, Esq.

The Aland Realty Group LLC Listed on: 09/24/2025

The Aland Realty Group LLC

Co-Listed By

Ethan Forrest

The Aland Realty Group LLC

The Aland Realty Group LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Ethan Forrest

The Aland Realty Group LLC

The Aland Realty Group LLC

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,410

Year Built

  • Built in 1890 | Remodeled

HOA Fees

  • $310 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brownstone
  • Entry on the 3rd floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,235 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Bay Window
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Home Office
  • City Views
  • Intercom

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Stove
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Custom Closet System
  • Soaking Tub
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Car Parking Space
  • On-Street Parking
  • 1 Open Parking Space

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 1 Cooling Zone
  • 3 Heating Zones
  • Baseboard Heating

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat
  • Deck
  • No Units Above
  • Property is near public transit and schools

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number W:05 P:00889 S:008,3357771

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, sewer, insurance
  • 5 Units

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Coin Laundry

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Park
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,410

Year Built

Built in 1890 | Remodeled

Lot Details

1,307 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$310 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Brownstone
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Entry Level: 3
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Lighting - Overhead, Office
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Soaking Tub
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Half, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
  • Room Dining Room Level: Main,Second
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main,Second
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Cabinets - Upgraded, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove
  • Laundry Features: First Floor, In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,Second
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
  • Room Office Level: Third
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
  • Basement: N
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1235
  • Living Area: 1235
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 3
  • MAIN LO: AN6355
  • MAIN SO: AN6355

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck - Roof, City View(s)
  • Common Walls: No One Above, Corner
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Roof
  • Roof: Shingle, Rubber
  • View: City
  • View YN: Yes
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking Spaces: 1
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: On Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Baseboard
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 3
  • COOLING ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 310
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • MANAGEMENT: Professional - Off Site

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: W:05 P:00889 S:008,3357771
  • Zoning: CD
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1235
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Private

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 16410

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 5
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 24, 2025
Closed on
Nov 18, 2025
Sold by
Kenneth P Holmes Ft and Holmes
Bought by
Gorham Dorothy L and Gorham Steven R
Seller's Agent
Chris Erikson, Esq.
The Aland Realty Group LLC
Buyer's Agent
Ethan Forrest
The Aland Realty Group LLC
List Price
$1,895,000
Sold Price
$1,800,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$95,000
-5.01%
Views
33
Current Estimated Value
$1,835,553

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$35,553
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.51%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 13, 2023
Closed on
Aug 14, 2023
Sold by
Stein Timothy D Est and Buseck
Bought by
Kenneth P Holmes T P and Kenneth Holmes
Seller's Agent
David Whitman
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Buyer's Agent
John Ranco
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$1,595,000
Sold Price
$1,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$95,000
-5.96%
Views
33

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.48%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 12, 2020
Sold by
Fette Wayne R Est
Bought by
Stein Timothy D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 13, 2007
Sold by
Pearson Elizabeth E
Bought by
Stein Timothy D and Fette Wayne R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 20, 2005
Sold by
Appleton St Condo 72-7 and Appleton St T 74
Bought by
Pearson Elizabeth E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
5.78%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 18, 2003
Sold by
Russell David A Est and Jaffe
Bought by
Faraci Mary A and Faraci Richard M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 2000
Sold by
Russell David A and Buffington Kurt R
Bought by
Russell David A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 1, 1993
Sold by
Digregorio Albert D
Bought by
Russell David A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$235,800
Interest Rate
8.16%
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
Condominium Deed $1,800,000 --
Fiduciary Deed $1,500,000 None Available
Personal Reps Deed -- None Available
Deed $979,000 --
Deed $929,000 --
Deed $709,000 --
Deed $302,983 --
Deed $262,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $500,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $187,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $100,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $235,800 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/24/2025 11/24/25 Sold $1,800,000 -5.0% $1,457 / Sq Ft
10/28/2025 10/28/25 Pending -- -- --
09/24/2025 09/24/25 For Sale $1,895,000 +26.3% $1,534 / Sq Ft
08/30/2023 08/30/23 Sold $1,500,000 -6.0% $1,215 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/21/2023 06/21/23 Pending -- -- --
06/13/2023 06/13/23 For Sale $1,595,000 -- $1,291 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

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 $16,410 $1,417,100 $0 $1,417,100
2024 $14,389 $1,320,100 $0 $1,320,100
2023 $13,758 $1,281,000 $0 $1,281,000
2022 $13,274 $1,220,000 $0 $1,220,000
2021 $13,017 $1,220,000 $0 $1,220,000
2020 $13,745 $1,301,600 $0 $1,301,600
2019 $13,319 $1,263,700 $0 $1,263,700
2018 $12,495 $1,192,300 $0 $1,192,300
2017 $11,916 $1,125,200 $0 $1,125,200
2016 $10,626 $966,000 $0 $966,000
2015 $11,024 $910,300 $0 $910,300
2014 $10,509 $835,400 $0 $835,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73434774

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000005-000889-000008

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