$1,549,000
SOLD DEC 29, 2025

81 Appleton St Unit 1 Boston, MA 02116

South End Neighborhood
2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,457 Sq Ft
$261/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$1,063 Per Sq Ft

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Custom Closet System
  • Property is near public transit and schools
  • Open Floorplan
  • Deck
  • 4-minute walk to James Hayes Park

About This Home

As of December 2025

Perfectly situated on one of the South End’s most desirable streets, this 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath duplex blends brownstone charm with modern design. The open-concept upper level features a sleek kitchen with stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, and an oversized island flowing into a bright living and dining area. Step out to your private deck — ideal for entertaining — with stairs leading down to a fenced patio and garden area. The spacious primary suite offers a large bedroom with custom closets and a luxurious en-suite bath with double vanity and soaking tub. The second bedroom also features its own full en-suite bath, perfect for guests or a home office. Additional highlights include central air, in-unit laundry, and low condo fees in a well-kept three-unit association. Just moments from the neighborhood’s top restaurants, cafés, and Back Bay Station — this home captures the best of city living with private outdoor space rarely found in the South End. Offers due 10/20 at 1PM.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Hans Nagrath

Compass Listed on: 10/16/2025

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Elizabeth Crowley

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,737

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

HOA Fees

  • $261 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Rowhouse Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,457 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Bay Window
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Intercom

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom located in the basement
  • Custom Closet System
  • Double Vanity
  • Pedestal Sink
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • On-Street Parking
  • Open Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Bps Elementary And Middle School
  • Bps High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 2 Cooling Zones
  • 2 Heating Zones

Additional Features

  • Fenced Yard
  • Property is near public transit and schools

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number W:04 P:00061 S:002,3352482

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, sewer, insurance, trash
  • 3 Units

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Park

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,737

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$261 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Rowhouse, Duplex
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Street)
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Basement
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Basement
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Basement
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Pedestal Sink
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Basement
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Cabinets - Upgraded, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Lighting - Pendant
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement, In Unit
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Deck - Exterior, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
  • Basement: N
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1457
  • Living Area: 1457
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 2
  • MAIN LO: AN2383
  • MAIN SO: M59500

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Patio, Fenced Yard
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: On Street

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Intercom
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 2
  • COOLING ZONES: 2

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 261.25
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • MANAGEMENT: Owner Association

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Trash

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: W:04 P:00061 S:002,3352482
  • Zoning: CD
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1258
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: Yes
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Private

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 15737

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 3
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Bps
  • Elementary School: Bps
  • Middle Or Junior School: Bps

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 16, 2025
Closed on
Dec 29, 2025
Sold by
Glaude Hadrien P and Glaude Elisa B
Bought by
Hallal Ft and Hallal
Seller's Agent
Hans Nagrath
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Elizabeth Crowley
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
List Price
$1,549,000
Sold Price
$1,549,000
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
-30.85%
Original Mortgage
$999,000
Outstanding Balance
$997,907
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$494,992

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 16, 2018
Closed on
Jan 16, 2019
Sold by
Gay Andrew and Gay Hilary
Bought by
Glaude Hadrien P and Mao Elisa B
Seller's Agent
Christa Cardwell
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Joelle Maguire
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$1,295,000
Sold Price
$1,315,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,000
1.54%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.39%
Original Mortgage
$603,000
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 8, 2015
Sold by
Gay Andrew
Bought by
Gay Andrew and Johnson Hilary

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 27, 2008
Sold by
Appleton Design Llc
Bought by
Gay Andrew

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 14, 2007
Sold by
Hassan Houssam and Hassan Houssam A
Bought by
Appleton Design Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 2007
Sold by
Montgomery Prop Llc
Bought by
Hassan Houssam A and Hassan Houssam
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
Quit Claim Deed $1,549,000 --
Condominium Deed $1,315,000 --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Deed $825,000 --
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $999,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $603,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/29/2025 12/29/25 Sold $1,549,000 0.0% $1,063 / Sq Ft
10/27/2025 10/27/25 Pending -- -- --
10/16/2025 10/16/25 For Sale $1,549,000 +17.8% $1,063 / Sq Ft
01/25/2019 01/25/19 Sold $1,315,000 +1.5% $1,045 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/26/2018 10/26/18 Pending -- -- --
10/16/2018 10/16/18 For Sale $1,295,000 0.0% $1,029 / Sq Ft
05/01/2014 05/01/14 Rented $4,250 -5.6% --
04/01/2014 04/01/14 Under Contract -- -- --
03/11/2014 03/11/14 For Rent $4,500 -- --
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 $15,737 $1,359,000 $0 $1,359,000
2024 $14,246 $1,307,000 $0 $1,307,000
2023 $13,623 $1,268,400 $0 $1,268,400
2022 $13,143 $1,208,000 $0 $1,208,000
2021 $12,889 $1,208,000 $0 $1,208,000
2020 $12,017 $1,138,000 $0 $1,138,000
2019 $11,644 $1,104,700 $0 $1,104,700
2018 $10,923 $1,042,300 $0 $1,042,300
2017 $10,416 $983,600 $0 $983,600
2016 $10,404 $945,800 $0 $945,800
2015 $10,067 $831,300 $0 $831,300
2014 $9,597 $762,900 $0 $762,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73444338

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000004-000061-000002