Sold for $2,425,000

$2,425,000

20 Appleton St, Boston, MA 02116

4beds

2,680sqft

2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down

Built in 1840

-- sqft lot

$3,116,000 Zestimate^®

$905/sqft

$5,937 Estimated rent

Home value

$3,116,000

$2.68M - $3.65M

$5,937/mo

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What's special

Rarely available two family located in the heart of the South End. Owner's upper triplex with private entrance to beautiful double parlors with Victorian details throughout. Ornate plaster moldings, marble mantels and wood casings. There is a convenient half bath and wet bar to complete this entertaining level. The next level has two beautiful bedrooms with custom built-ins and period detail. The bath is finished in timeless marble tile. Top floor open concept kitchen, dining and living floor. Enjoy amazing sunlight thru a wall of windows with views of the towers of the Back Bay. The kitchen is finished with all stainless appliances (gas cooking), custom cabinetry and stone countertops. The lower level duplex is ideal for income or au-pair. Private entrance leads to the eat-in kitchen with great storage. Mezzanine bedroom area with adjacent full bath. The double height living room leads to a private bricked patio. Other features include central a/c, original wood floors and more.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 2
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Features

Flooring: Wood
Basement: Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access
Number of fireplaces: 1

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,680
Total interior livable area: 2,680 sqft
Finished area above ground: 2,030
Finished area below ground: 650

Property

Parking

Parking features: On Street
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Patio & porch: Patio - Enclosed

Lot

Size: 1,000 Square Feet
Features: Zero Lot Line

Details

Parcel number: W:05 P:00910 S:000,3357801
Zoning: R2

Construction

Type & style

Home type: MultiFamily
Property subtype: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down

Materials

Brick
Foundation: Granite
Roof: Rubber

Condition

Year built: 1840

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University

Location

Region: Boston

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $905/sqft
Tax assessed value: $2,284,000
Annual tax amount: $25,133
Date on market: 9/15/2025
Total actual rent: 8500

Price history

Date	Event	Price
3/13/2025	Sold	$2,425,000-6.7%$905/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73288659 Report a problem
1/19/2025	Contingent	$2,600,000$970/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73288659 Report a problem
9/11/2024	Listed for sale	$2,600,000+166.7%$970/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73288660 Report a problem
7/12/2022	Listing removed	--
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
5/10/2022	Listed for rent	$6,000+20%$2/sqft
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
12/24/2015	Listing removed	$5,000$2/sqft
Source: Keliher R.E. Report a problem
11/23/2015	Price change	$5,000-9.1%$2/sqft
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11/16/2015	Listed for rent	$5,500$2/sqft
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5/20/2008	Sold	$975,000$364/sqft
Source: LINK #90569 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$28,832 +15.8%	$2,489,800 +9%
2024	$24,896 +1.5%	$2,284,000
2023	$24,530 +0.7%	$2,284,000 +2%
2022	$24,354 +5%	$2,238,400 +3%
2021	$23,187 +2.1%	$2,173,100 +1.1%
2020	$22,702 +10.2%	$2,149,800 +10%
2019	$20,598 +7.6%	$1,954,300 +7%
2018	$19,147 +406.7%	$1,827,000 +8%
2017	$3,779 -77.9%	$1,691,900 +9%
2016	$17,076 -6.2%	$1,552,400 +3.3%
2015	$18,195 +10.7%	$1,502,500 +15%
2014	$16,429 -1.1%	$1,306,000 +3.3%
2013	$16,619 +5.2%	$1,264,800 +4.4%
2012	$15,791 +9.3%	$1,211,000 +7.2%
2011	$14,451 +3.5%	$1,129,900 -3.9%
2010	$13,969 +13.6%	$1,175,800 +1.7%
2009	$12,293 -3%	$1,156,400 +0.1%
2008	$12,670 -1.2%	$1,155,000 -1%
2007	$12,822 +23.6%	$1,166,700 +25%
2006	$10,376 +4.9%	$933,100 +1.2%
2005	$9,892 +5.7%	$921,900
2004	$9,357 +7.8%	$921,900 +19.9%
2003	$8,677 +12.9%	$768,600 +10.1%
2002	$7,688 +19.7%	$698,300 +42.9%
2000	$6,425	$488,600