Welcome to 5 Appleton Street #5E, a beautifully maintained 1-bedroom apartment located on a quiet, tree-lined street in the heart of the South End. The spacious bedroom features a large walk-in closet, providing excellent storage. Just steps from Copley Square, Back Bay Station, and the vibrant restaurants along Tremont Street, this home offers unbeatable convenience in a peaceful residential setting. Inside, you'll find an open and sunny layout with beautiful new hardwood floors, in-unit laundry, and plenty of closet space. The kitchen includes a built-in dishwasher, and the unit enjoys fantastic natural light throughout the day. The building is professionally managed and includes additional storage in the basement. Residents also have access to a large common roof deck with stunning views of the Boston skyline. Whole Foods is just a few blocks away, making errands easy and convenient. This is city living at its best.
Owner pays for water and sewer. Tenants are responsible for electricity. Renters insurance is strongly recommended by the owner. Move-in costs include first month's rent, a security deposit equal to half month's rent, and a realty fee equal to half month's rent.
Sold for $620,000
$620,000
5 Appleton St APT 5E, Boston, MA 02116
1beds
750sqft
Apartment
Built in ----
-- sqft lot
$637,600 Zestimate®
$827/sqft
$3,844 Estimated rent
Home value
$637,600
$580,000 - $701,000
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In-unit laundryOpen and sunny layoutLarge common roof deckPlenty of closet spaceBuilt-in dishwasherQuiet tree-lined streetLarge walk-in closet
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Storage, Walk In Closet
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 750 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Electricity not included in rent, Heating system: Forced Air, Sewage included in rent, Walk In Closet, Water included in rent
Details
- Parcel number: CBOSW05P00695S052
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Sewage, Water
Community & HOA
Community
- Deposit fee: $1,650
Location
- Region: Boston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $827/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $761,000
- Annual tax amount: $8,812
- Date on market: 7/4/2025
- Date available: 07/15/2025
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/1/2025 | Listing removed | $3,300$4/sqft |
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| 7/27/2025 | Price change | $3,300-5.7%$4/sqft |
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| 7/17/2025 | Price change | $3,500-5.4%$5/sqft |
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| 7/10/2025 | Price change | $3,700-5.1%$5/sqft |
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| 7/5/2025 | Price change | $3,900-2.5%$5/sqft |
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| 7/4/2025 | Listed for rent | $4,000$5/sqft |
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| 6/5/2025 | Sold | $620,000+0.2%$827/sqft |
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| 5/21/2025 | Price change | $619,000-4.6%$825/sqft |
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| 5/13/2025 | Price change | $649,000-3%$865/sqft |
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| 5/5/2025 | Price change | $669,000-4.3%$892/sqft |
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| 4/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $699,000+288.3%$932/sqft |
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| 8/11/1998 | Sold | $180,000+21.2%$240/sqft |
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| 6/10/1988 | Sold | $148,500$198/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,812 +10.4% | $761,000 +3.9% |
| 2024 | $7,983 +4.6% | $732,400 +3.1% |
| 2023 | $7,633 +3.6% | $710,700 +5% |
| 2022 | $7,365 +2% | $676,900 |
| 2021 | $7,223 +11% | $676,900 +9.9% |
| 2020 | $6,507 +3.2% | $616,200 +3% |
| 2019 | $6,306 +6.6% | $598,300 +6% |
| 2018 | $5,916 +320% | $564,500 +6% |
| 2017 | $1,409 -75% | $532,700 +4% |
| 2016 | $5,634 +0.6% | $512,200 +10.8% |
| 2015 | $5,600 +4.9% | $462,400 +9% |
| 2014 | $5,339 +1.5% | $424,400 +6% |
| 2013 | $5,261 +22.9% | $400,400 +22% |
| 2012 | $4,281 +2% | $328,300 |
| 2011 | $4,199 +7.7% | $328,300 |
| 2010 | $3,900 +22.2% | $328,300 +9.3% |
| 2009 | $3,192 -3.1% | $300,300 |
| 2008 | $3,294 -0.2% | $300,300 |
| 2007 | $3,300 | $300,300 |
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Neighborhood: South End
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- 4/10Mel H King ElementaryGrades: 2-12Distance: 0.2 mi
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