Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 38 Appleton St, Unit 4, Boston, MA 02116
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,353 sqft · built 1899 |
| Lot Size | 0.031 acres (1,353 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,522,125 (Jun 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $22,430 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | CBOS W:05 P:00901 S:018 |
| Primary APN | CBOS W:05 P:00901 S:018 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,353 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1899 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2009 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Mansard |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 1,353 sqft (0.031 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 38 APPLETON ST, 4 |
|---|---|
| City | BOSTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02116-6392 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | CD |
| Legal Subdivision | 38 APPLETON STREET CONDO |
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BOSTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 70301 |
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 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Suffolk County and Boston City records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38 APPLETON ST, 4, BOSTON, MA 02116-6392 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 20, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 20, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 7, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 56300 / 40 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Suffolk County and Boston City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Suffolk County |
| Municipality | Boston City |
| Unified School District | Boston School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,430.00 (+10.45%) | $1,937,000 (+3.97%) Building $1,937,000 | $2,447,485 (+58.69%) |
| 2024 | $20,307.00 (+4.58%) | $1,863,000 (+3.05%) Building $1,863,000 | $1,542,325 |
| 2023 | $19,417.00 | $1,807,900 Building $1,807,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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 |
| 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.
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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