RENTED NOV 19, 2025

85 Appleton St Unit 4 Boston, MA 02116

South End Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $760,827 - $858,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
655 Sq Ft
$1,215/Sq Ft Est. Value

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • 9,999 Sq Ft lot
  • Property is near public transit
  • 4-minute walk to James Hayes Park

About This Home

As of November 2025

Available, post roof deck renovation, and ready for move in! Elegant penthouse apartment for rent in majestic brownstone on Appleton Street - right in the Golden Triangle of the South End! Enjoy impressive views from your PRIVATE ROOF DECK overlooking the city. This sunny floor-through unit offers quintessential Boston charm with exposed brick, hardwood floors, IN-UNIT LAUNDRY in a nook off your bedroom, and lovely updated kitchen and bath. All appliances have been updated in the last few years (washer, dryer, dishwasher, stove, and refrigerator). Super easy access to BACK BAY STATION, Restaurant Row, and the MassPike. Heat and Hot Water included in rent. Fresh paint and touched up paint throughout, bathroom paint now updated to a lighter neutral "greige"... new photos to come.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Mandy Harwood

Real Broker MA, LLC Listed on: 11/07/2025

Real Broker MA, LLC

Last Renter's Agent

Mandy Harwood

Real Broker MA, LLC Listed on: 11/07/2025

Real Broker MA, LLC

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Year Built

  • 1900

Lot Details

  • 9,999

Home Design

  • Apartment
  • Entry on the 4th floor

Interior Spaces

  • 655 Sq Ft Home
  • Bay Window

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • Primary bedroom located on fourth floor
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • 9,999 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is near public transit
  • No Cooling

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $3,500
  • Property Available on 12/1/25
  • Rent includes heat, hot water, water, sewer
  • Assessor Parcel Number 4758425

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Year Built

1900

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Available Date: 2025-12-01
  • Lease Term: Term of Rental(12+)
  • Available Now: No
  • Deposit Required: Yes
  • INSURANCE REQD: Yes
  • LAST MON REQD: Yes
  • REFERENCES REQD: Yes
  • SEC DEPOSIT: 3500

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Apartment
  • Entry Level: 4
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 1900

Interior Features

  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Fourth Floor
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Fourth Floor
  • Room Kitchen Level: Fourth Floor
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Laundry Features: Fourth Floor, In Unit
  • Room Living Room Level: Fourth Floor
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Window Seat
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 655
  • Living Area: 655
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN4866
  • MAIN SO: AN4866

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck - Roof, Deck - Access Rights
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Roof, Deck - Access Rights
  • Waterfront YN: No

Utilities

  • Cooling Y N: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, T-Station
  • Rent Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Water, Sewer
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 4758425
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9999
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: Yes
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Private

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 15, 2006
Sold by
Sturgeon Kevin
Bought by
Kloiber Christine and Cahill David C
Current Estimated Value
$795,707

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$398,250
Outstanding Balance
$235,668
Interest Rate
6.31%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$560,039

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 19, 2001
Sold by
Coyle Christopher and Andrews Duane
Bought by
Sturgeon Kevin

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$269,000
Interest Rate
6.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 1998
Sold by
Davis Philip L
Bought by
Andrews Duane and Coyle Christopher

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$163,000
Interest Rate
7.04%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 1994
Sold by
Hellinger Alfred J
Bought by
Davis Philip L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$126,150
Interest Rate
8.81%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 1989
Sold by
Bartolucci Peter
Bought by
Hellinger Alfred J

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
10.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Kloiber Christine $419,000 --
Sturgeon Kevin $349,000 --
Andrews Duane $217,500 --
Davis Philip L $132,800 --
Hellinger Alfred J $130,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kloiber Christine $398,250
Previous Owner Sturgeon Kevin $269,000
Previous Owner Andrews Duane $163,000
Previous Owner Davis Philip L $126,150
Previous Owner Hellinger Alfred J $104,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/19/2025 11/19/25 Rented $3,500 0.0% --
11/10/2025 11/10/25 Under Contract -- -- --
11/07/2025 11/07/25 For Rent $3,500 +4.5% --
05/20/2022 05/20/22 Rented $3,350 +8.1% --
05/16/2022 05/16/22 Under Contract -- -- --
05/14/2022 05/14/22 For Rent $3,100 -7.5% --
04/26/2021 04/26/21 Rented $3,350 +11.7% --
04/21/2021 04/21/21 Under Contract -- -- --
04/15/2021 04/15/21 For Rent $3,000 -6.3% --
04/17/2017 04/17/17 Rented $3,200 +3.2% --
04/09/2017 04/09/17 Under Contract -- -- --
04/04/2017 04/04/17 For Rent $3,100 0.0% --
02/17/2016 02/17/16 Rented $3,100 0.0% --
02/03/2016 02/03/16 Under Contract -- -- --
01/20/2016 01/20/16 For Rent $3,100 -3.1% --
04/19/2014 04/19/14 Rented $3,200 +6.7% --
04/19/2014 04/19/14 For Rent $3,000 0.0% --
09/01/2012 09/01/12 Rented $3,000 +0.8% --
08/02/2012 08/02/12 Under Contract -- -- --
06/11/2012 06/11/12 For Rent $2,975 -- --
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 $7,857 $678,500 $0 $678,500
2024 $7,113 $652,600 $0 $652,600
2023 $6,802 $633,300 $0 $633,300
2022 $6,562 $603,100 $0 $603,100
2021 $6,435 $603,100 $0 $603,100
2020 $6,147 $582,100 $0 $582,100
2019 $5,956 $565,100 $0 $565,100
2018 $5,588 $533,200 $0 $533,200
2017 $5,329 $503,200 $0 $503,200
2016 $5,322 $483,800 $0 $483,800
2015 $5,527 $456,400 $0 $456,400
2014 $5,437 $432,200 $0 $432,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Landlord's Agent in 2025

    Mandy Harwood

    Real Broker MA, LLC

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  • Paul Whaley

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Paul Whaley

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

    (617) 460-4238

    87 in this area

    319 Total Sales

    Paul Whaley
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    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Nicole Yoshikane

    Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay

    (617) 542-0012

    1 in this area

    39 Total Sales

    Nicole Yoshikane
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  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Julia Kenney

    Corcoran Property Advisors

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  • Brett Campbell

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Brett Campbell

    Gibson Sothebys International Realty

    (617) 905-7468

    5 in this area

    29 Total Sales

    Brett Campbell
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  • Chad Lingle

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Chad Lingle

    Artisan Properties

    (617) 206-4777

    5 Total Sales

    Chad Lingle
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73452729

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000004-000063-000008

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02116 South End

85 Appleton St Unit 4, Boston, MA

Not Listed for Sale

MultiFamily

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