21 Appleton St, #1, Boston, MA 02116 Property Records

Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 21 Appleton St, #1, Boston, MA 02116

Property Summary

Property Type	Condominium
Details	2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,000 sqft · built 1890
Lot Size	0.023 acres (1,000 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$1,165,000 (Nov 2022)
Tax Bill	$12,689 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2022 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2020 Sale + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`CBOS W:05 P:00921 S:002`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`CBOS W:05 P:00921 S:002`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	1,000 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1890
Effective Year Built	Effective 2016
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Brick
Roof Type	Mansard
Roof Material	Slate
Lot Area	1,000 sqft (0.023 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	21 APPLETON ST, 1
City	BOSTON
State	MA
Zip	02116-6213
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Local Zoning Code	CD
Legal Subdivision	21 APPLETON STREET CONDO
Jurisdiction	BOSTON MA
Township / Civil Division	BOSTON
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2003
Census Tract	70301

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the South End District (Boundary Increase II) listed 2025 · 8 contributing resources · NRIS 73000324

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Suffolk County and Boston City records, as of July 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	21 APPLETON ST, 1, BOSTON, MA 02116-6213
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 30, 2022	Condominium Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage BERKSHIRE BANK
Jul 22, 2020	Condominium Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE
Jul 8, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 30, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Nov 30, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jan 25, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	68469 / 260
Prior Transfer Date	Jun 22, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc	63405-36
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

November 2022: Condominium Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Condominium Deed
Jurisdiction	BOSTON MA
Recording Date	Nov 30, 2022
Property Address	21 APPLETON ST # 1, 1, BOSTON, MA 02116-6213
Document Number	068469-260
Book / Page	68469 / 260
Instrument Date	Nov 30, 2022
Instrument	96352
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 16, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	21 APPLETON ST # 1, 1, BOSTON, MA 02116-6213

Mortgage

Document Number	0000096355
Date	Nov 30, 2022
Instrument	96355

Lender

Name	BERKSHIRE BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	4.88%
Type Change Date	Dec 1, 2032
Max Rate At Change	2.75%
Index	1-Year CMT

July 2020: Condominium Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Condominium Deed
Jurisdiction	BOSTON MA
Recording Date	Jul 22, 2020
Property Address	21 APPLETON ST # 1, 1, BOSTON, MA 02116-6213
Document Number	63405-36
Book / Page	063405 / 000036
Instrument Date	Jun 22, 2020
Instrument	59042
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 11, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Trust
Address	21 APPLETON ST #1 BOSTON MA 021166213, 1, BOSTON, MA 02116-6213

July 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BOSTON MA
Property Address	21 APPLETON ST # 1, 1, BOSTON, MA 02116-6213
Document Number	61503-91
Instrument Date	Jul 8, 2019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 13, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	21 APPLETON ST #1 BOSTON MA 021166213, 1, BOSTON, MA 02116-6213

Mortgage

Document Number	61503-91
Date	Jul 30, 2019
Book Page	061503/000091
Instrument	62261

Lender

Name	BANK OF AMERICA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 29, 2049

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Suffolk County and Boston City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Suffolk County
Municipality	Boston City
Unified School District	Boston School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$12,689.00 (+10.45%)	$1,095,800 (+3.98%) Building $1,095,800	$1,264,545 (+3.08%)
2024	$11,488.00 (+4.59%)	$1,053,900 (+3.05%) Building $1,053,900	$1,226,735
2023	$10,984.00	$1,022,700 Building $1,022,700

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Community Rating System	Class 10 (0% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	4 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	BOSTON WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION (MWRA) serves 675,647 people · EPA ID MA3035000
Water Source	Purchased surface water from MWRA
Last State Inspection	Mar 2026
Lead	6 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	Lead service line replacement currently in violation since Nov 2020
Monitoring and Reporting	None last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 733 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	2,000 / 2,000
Netafy Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	980 / 880
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband, Starry.

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