Ellie Cornish Chu
MGS Group Real Estate LTD
(857) 663-0737
14 Total Sales
3 in South End
$1.5M - $4.3M Price Range
85 Appleton St Unit 4 Boston, MA 02116
South End NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $795,330
1
Bed
1
Bath
655
Sq Ft
$1,214/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Medical Services
- Deck
- Wood Flooring
- 9,999 Sq Ft lot
- Property is near public transit
- Jogging Path
About This Home
As of November 2025Available, 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.
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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
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 15, 2006
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 19, 2001
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 30, 1998
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 1, 1994
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 15, 1989
Sold by
Bought by
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in South End, MA
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Ellie Cornish Chu
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Marie Presti
Marie Presti
Barrett Sotheby's International Realty
(857) 336-1481
104 Total Sales
1 in South End
$660,000 Price
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Lina Kriva Homes International
Lina Kriva Homes International
Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
(857) 214-8673
28 Total Sales
1 in South End
$1,165,000 Price
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Bart Foster
Bart Foster
Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
(857) 856-7950
26 Total Sales
1 in South End
$763,000 Price
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Paul Gleason
Paul Gleason
Fairfield Realty
(617) 675-5821
12 Total Sales
4 in South End
$2.6M - $4.1M Price Range
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Kelly Dimbat
Kelly Dimbat
Lamacchia Realty, Inc.
(781) 557-4147
117 Total Sales
1 in South End
$650,000 Price
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $419,000 | -- | ||
| $349,000 | -- | ||
| $217,500 | -- | ||
| $132,800 | -- | ||
| $130,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $302,000 | ||
| Closed | $357,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| 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
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| 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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Mandy Harwood
Landlord's Agent in 2025
Mandy Harwood
Real Broker MA, LLC
(617) 620-8223
1 Total Sale
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Paul Whaley
Buyer's Agent in 2022
Paul Whaley
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
(617) 460-4238
76 in this area
295 Total Sales
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Nicole Yoshikane
N
Buyer's Agent in 2017
Nicole Yoshikane
Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
(617) 542-0012
1 in this area
39 Total Sales
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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
4 in this area
23 Total Sales
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Chad Lingle
Seller's Agent in 2012
Chad Lingle
Artisan Properties
(617) 206-4777
5 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73452729
APN: CBOS-000000-000004-000063-000008
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