48 Appleton Street is a renovated townhouse blending 19th-century charm with modern elegance across five thoughtfully designed floors. The parlor level features a chef’s kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless appliances, and a natural stone island, adjoining a formal dining room that sets a sophisticated tone.The second floor boasts a dramatic Great Room with soaring ceilings, double fireplaces, and bay windows, perfect for entertaining. Upstairs, oversized bedrooms offer sitting areas and large closets, while the top-floor primary suite impresses with a wall of windows, built-ins, and a spa-like wet room with a separate tub and shower.The garden level includes a fourth bedroom or family room with patio access, laundry, and abundant storage. A private roof deck offers sweeping views of Back Bay and Downtown. Nestled in South End’s Golden Triangle, this home is nearby premier dining, shopping, and Back Bay station, and is complete with five-zone heating and central air.
For sale
$3,995,000
48 Appleton St, Boston, MA 02116
4beds
3,600sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1890
1,033 Square Feet Lot
$3,905,100 Zestimate®
$1,110/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Formal dining roomLarge closetsNatural stone islandStainless appliancesDouble fireplacesBay windowsAbundant storage
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Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: March 04, 2026 at 09:44am
Listed by:
Penney Gould Team 781-389-8224,
Compass 617-206-3333
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73482506
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,600
- Total interior livable area: 3,600 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,100
- Finished area below ground: 500
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Lot
- Size: 1,033 Square Feet
- Features: Other
Details
- Parcel number: 3357786
- Zoning: R1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other (See Remarks)
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, T-Station
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Boston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,110/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $4,159,700
- Annual tax amount: $48,169
- Date on market: 3/4/2026
Estimated market value
$3,905,100
$3.71M - $4.10M
$7,906/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,995,000-9.1%$1,110/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73482506 Report a problem | ||
| 1/22/2026 | Listing removed | $14,000$4/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73469940 Report a problem | ||
| 1/20/2026 | Listed for rent | $14,000$4/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73469940 Report a problem | ||
| 12/2/2025 | Listing removed | $14,000$4/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73416743 Report a problem | ||
| 8/12/2025 | Listed for rent | $14,000$4/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73416743 Report a problem | ||
| 12/8/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: MLS PIN #73142926 Report a problem | ||
| 10/10/2023 | Listing removed | $4,395,000$1,221/sqft |
Source: LINK #230618 Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2023 | Listed for rent | $14,000+288.9%$4/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73142926 Report a problem | ||
| 6/14/2023 | Listed for sale | $4,395,000$1,221/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73124771 Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: MLS PIN #72783870 Report a problem | ||
| 6/7/2021 | Listing removed | $4,395,000$1,221/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #72783870 Report a problem | ||
| 2/9/2021 | Listed for sale | $4,395,000$1,221/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #72783870 Report a problem | ||
| 12/2/2020 | Listing removed | $4,395,000$1,221/sqft |
Source: Sprogis & Neale Real Estate #72722860 Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2020 | Listed for sale | $4,395,000+41.8%$1,221/sqft |
Source: Sprogis & Neale Real Estate #72697176 Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2019 | Listing removed | $3,600$1/sqft |
Source: City Central Realty LLC Report a problem | ||
| 2/16/2019 | Listed for rent | $3,600-25.8%$1/sqft |
Source: City Central Realty LLC Report a problem | ||
| 12/3/2018 | Listing removed | $4,850$1/sqft |
Source: Linda Klein Real Estate Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2018 | Listed for rent | $4,850$1/sqft |
Source: Linda Klein Real Estate Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2014 | Sold | $3,100,000-3%$861/sqft |
Source: LINK #151454 Report a problem | ||
| 3/2/2014 | Pending sale | $3,195,000$888/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boston-Back Bay #71636424 Report a problem | ||
| 2/25/2014 | Listed for sale | $3,195,000+63%$888/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boston-Back Bay #71636424 Report a problem | ||
| 6/14/2007 | Sold | $1,960,000$544/sqft |
Source: LINK #65939 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $48,169 +6.1% | $4,159,700 -0.1% |
| 2024 | $45,395 +5.5% | $4,164,700 +4% |
| 2023 | $43,012 +2.6% | $4,004,800 +4% |
| 2022 | $41,912 +8.1% | $3,852,200 +6% |
| 2021 | $38,777 +3.9% | $3,634,200 +2.9% |
| 2020 | $37,305 +3.2% | $3,532,700 +3% |
| 2019 | $36,161 +3.6% | $3,430,800 +3% |
| 2018 | $34,918 +336.3% | $3,331,900 +5% |
| 2017 | $8,003 -75% | $3,171,900 +9% |
| 2016 | $32,010 +33% | $2,910,000 +46.5% |
| 2015 | $24,059 +7.8% | $1,986,700 +12% |
| 2014 | $22,308 -1.7% | $1,773,300 +2.7% |
| 2013 | $22,694 +2.3% | $1,727,100 +1.5% |
| 2012 | $22,188 +8.2% | $1,701,500 +6.1% |
| 2011 | $20,515 +9.8% | $1,604,000 +2% |
| 2010 | $18,682 +13.9% | $1,572,600 +1.9% |
| 2009 | $16,400 +1% | $1,542,800 +4.3% |
| 2008 | $16,233 +0% | $1,479,800 +0.2% |
| 2007 | $16,227 +14.6% | $1,476,500 +16% |
| 2006 | $14,158 +12.8% | $1,273,200 +8.8% |
| 2005 | $12,553 +11% | $1,169,900 +5% |
| 2004 | $11,309 -10.6% | $1,114,200 -0.6% |
| 2003 | $12,654 +29.8% | $1,120,800 +26.5% |
| 2002 | $9,752 +57.2% | $885,700 +87.8% |
| 2000 | $6,202 | $471,600 |
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Est. payment
$22,443/mo
Principal & interest
$20279
Property taxes
$2164
Climate risks
Neighborhood: South End
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Mel H King ElementaryGrades: 2-12Distance: 0.1 mi
- 3/10Quincy Upper SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 0.2 mi
- NABoston Adult AcademyGrades: 11-12Distance: 0.3 mi
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