$1,625,000
SOLD APR 25, 2023

96 Appleton St Unit 3 Boston, MA 02116

South End Neighborhood
2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,252 Sq Ft
$300/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$1,298 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No Units Above
  • 1 Fireplace
  • 3-minute walk to James Hayes Park
  • Deck
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of April 2023

Sophisticated Penthouse Duplex with private roof deck in the "Golden Triangle" of the South End: offers; two full bedrooms, both with en suite bathrooms, plus a half bathroom on the upper living level. Recently renovated open chef's kitchen: white marble counters, white cabinetry and Jenn-Air stainless appliances and lots of light with a large skylight. From the kitchen windows you overlook Dartmouth Place. Large living room/dining room has working fireplace, custom built-in bookcases, built-in stereo speakers. All new windows were installed in 2021. Beautiful roof deck - access via Full staiircase with Trex decking and wrought iron railing, wonderful views of Copley and downtown Boston. New roof 2017. HVAC central air in unit. Pet friendly.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Helen Kondi

Worldwide Realty Listed on: 03/16/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Daniel Resop

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,381

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

HOA Fees

  • $300 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slate Roof
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,252 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Parking

  • On-Street Parking
  • Open Parking

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • No Units Above

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3344195

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, insurance
  • 3 Units

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,381

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$300 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Townhouse
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Entry Level: 3
  • Transaction Broker: 0
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.5
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Basement: N
  • Living Area: 1252
  • Stories Total: 2
  • MAIN LO: BB5009
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 1337.86
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 1297.92
  • MAIN SO: M59500

Exterior Features

  • Common Walls: No One Above
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Roof
  • Roof: Slate, Rubber
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 300
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association YN: Yes
  • UNIT BUILDING: 3
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Insurance

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3344195
  • Zoning: resident
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 22
  • Tax Annual Amount: 11381
  • Tax Book Number: 0

Multi Family

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 22, 2011
Sold by
Mitchell 3Rd John J and Mitchell Colleen K
Bought by
Morrison James S and Bowman Arthur J
Current Estimated Value
$1,637,134

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$615,000
Interest Rate
3.99%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 2008
Sold by
Larson Urban
Bought by
Mitchell Coleen K and Mitchell John J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$595,000
Interest Rate
5.91%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 23, 2002
Sold by
Ferri Jessica A
Bought by
Larson Urban

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$548,000
Interest Rate
6.57%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 1997
Sold by
Hoffman Margaret B
Bought by
Ferri Jessica A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 1988
Sold by
Daniels Wm R
Bought by
Hoffmann Margaret B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$145,000
Interest Rate
10.32%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 7, 1988
Sold by
Middlesex Co Iii Tr
Bought by
Daniels William R
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $820,000 --
Deed $794,000 --
Deed $685,000 --
Deed $387,000 --
Deed $288,000 --
Deed $205,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,125,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $250,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $577,000 No Value Available
Closed $615,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $576,500 No Value Available
Previous Owner $595,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $548,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $145,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/25/2023 04/25/23 Sold $1,625,000 -3.0% $1,298 / Sq Ft
03/20/2023 03/20/23 Pending -- -- --
03/16/2023 03/16/23 For Sale $1,675,000 +6.3% $1,338 / Sq Ft
08/30/2017 08/30/17 Sold $1,575,000 0.0% $1,258 / Sq Ft
08/12/2017 08/12/17 Pending -- -- --
07/27/2017 07/27/17 For Sale $1,575,000 +6.8% $1,258 / Sq Ft
06/01/2017 06/01/17 Sold $1,475,000 -6.3% $1,178 / Sq Ft
04/28/2017 04/28/17 Pending -- -- --
04/05/2017 04/05/17 For Sale $1,575,000 -- $1,258 / 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 $17,434 $1,505,500 $0 $1,505,500
2024 $15,783 $1,448,000 $0 $1,448,000
2023 $15,092 $1,405,200 $0 $1,405,200
2022 $14,561 $1,338,300 $0 $1,338,300
2021 $14,280 $1,338,300 $0 $1,338,300
2020 $13,503 $1,278,700 $0 $1,278,700
2019 $13,086 $1,241,520 $0 $1,241,520
2018 $11,031 $1,052,600 $0 $1,052,600
2017 $10,520 $993,400 $0 $993,400
2016 $10,454 $950,400 $0 $950,400
2015 $10,309 $851,300 $0 $851,300
2014 $9,638 $766,100 $0 $766,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73088437

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CBOS-000000-000004-000196-000006