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9 Appleton St

BOSTON, MA 02116
1,670 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1880
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
Built 18804 floors36 units437–1,670 ft²
$31M
All units combinedThe sum of our current value estimates for every unit in the building — roughly what the whole building's homes are worth together.
$799K
Median unit valueThe middle unit value in this building by our estimate: half the units are worth more, half less.
$1195
Median $/ft²The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.

-6.7%vs the Boston ZIP median sale $/ft² ($1281)

Sales Performance

$743K
Median sale (12 mo)The middle sale price among this building's units that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded deeds.
-28.8%
1-yr changeHow the building's median sale price over the last 12 months compares with the 12 months before that.
1
Sales (12 mo)Units in this building that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded arms-length deeds.
2.8%
Turnover (12 mo)The share of units that changed hands in the last 12 months. Around 4–6% a year is typical; much higher can signal investor churn or a wave of exits.
This building's own appreciationThe building's own appreciation: for every unit that sold twice (held over a year), we compute its yearly price change between the two sales and take the middle value. This is the cleanest read on how this specific building performs, because it compares each unit to itself.
+6.5%per yeartypical hold 6.1 yrsfrom 35 same-unit resales
Median sale price (yearly, all time)Every recorded arms-length sale in the building since records begin, grouped by year: the bars count sales and the line tracks the median price paid.MedianSales
19871995199920032008201220192025
Sale price per ft² (yearly, all time)The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.$/ft²
19871995199920032008201220192025

67 arms-length sales on record for this building.

Unit Mix & Floor PlansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.

Every unit: size vs estimated valueEvery unit in the building as one dot: across is its size, up is our current value estimate, and color is its bedroom count. Vertical columns of dots are recurring floor plans; the height spread within a column shows how much floor, view and condition move prices for the same layout.
$644K$1M$1.4M$1.8M437 ft²684 ft²930 ft²1,177 ft²1,423 ft²1,670 ft²
1 bd2 bd3 bd
1 bed
28 units
2 bed
7 units
3 bed
1 unit
Recurring floor plansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.
1 bd · 1 ba · 530 ft²
3 units
1 bd · 1 ba · 610 ft²
3 units
1 bd · 1 ba · 600 ft²
2 units
1 bd · 1 ba · 690 ft²
2 units
1 bd · 1 ba · 700 ft²
2 units
One-off layouts
24 units

Value DistributionHow the building's units spread across value ranges by our current estimates. A wide spread usually means big differences in size, floor or view.

$644K–$781K
15 units
$797K–$846K
10 units
$944K–$1.1M
5 units
$1.1M–$1.2M
2 units
$1.3M–$1.3M
2 units
$1.8M–$1.8M
1 unit

Value by Floor & LineAverage estimated price per square foot by floor range, using unit numbers to infer floors. Higher floors usually price higher — the gap shows how much the view is worth here.

Floor 1
$1191/ft²
Floor 2
$1256/ft²
Floor 3
$1253/ft²
Floor 4
$1227/ft²
Unit lines by $/ft²Condo units stacked vertically share a unit line — the last digits of the unit number (like 05 in 1205, 1305, 1405). Lines share a layout and exposure, so comparing estimated $/ft² by line shows which position in the building commands a premium.
Line ·06
$1372/ft²
Line ·07
$1285/ft²
Line ·02
$1278/ft²
Line ·00
$1235/ft²
Line ·01
$1216/ft²
Line ·03
$1193/ft²
Line ·04
$1175/ft²
Line ·05
$1118/ft²

Ownership & Financing

Owner-occupiedThe share of units where the owner lives in the unit, per county records. The rest are second homes or rentals.28%
Company-ownedUnits owned through an LLC, trust, or other company — a rough proxy for investor ownership.25%
Typical owner tenureThe middle number of years since each unit last changed hands — how long the current owners have been in place.12.4 yrs
Cash purchases (5 yrs)The share of purchases in the last 5 years with no mortgage recorded. High cash share is common in second-home and investor buildings.50%
Avg. loan-to-valueAverage current loan balance against unit value across the building. Low numbers mean owners hold lots of equity — a sign of financial stability.31%
Median owner equityThe middle dollar amount of equity (value minus loans) unit owners hold in this building.$742,750
Median tax billThe middle annual property tax bill among the building's units.$8,132
Pre-foreclosure noticesUnits with an active pre-foreclosure or foreclosure notice on file.1

Recent SalesThe latest recorded arms-length sales in the building, newest first.

Unit 408Nov 3, 2025$742,500Unit 304Jun 2, 2025$1,112,000Unit 302Feb 26, 2025$975,000Unit 102Oct 29, 2024$1,150,000Unit M1Oct 16, 2024$830,000Unit 405Jan 31, 2024$680,000Unit 202Apr 12, 2021$750,000Unit M1Jul 31, 2020$750,000Unit 102Jun 18, 2020$975,000Unit M2May 14, 2019$625,000

Values are TopHap estimates, not appraisals. Sales, ownership and tax figures come from recorded county documents via ATTOM and can lag by several weeks.

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.48 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.27%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
CountySUFFOLK
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2005
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.04
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Electric
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Boston Adult Technical Academy
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi
E
William Mckinley SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–12 · 0.2 mi

District: Boston School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02116These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.135
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.80

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.22,268
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.35,007 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$141,138
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$216,025
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

All UnitsEvery property record the county has at this street address, such as the units in a condo building. Prices shown are our estimates, not asking prices.

9 Appleton St # 1
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,182 ft²
$819K
9 Appleton St # M1
1 bd · 1 ba · 940 ft²
$799K
9 Appleton St # 2
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,117 ft²
$1.1M
9 Appleton St # M2
1 bd · 1 ba · 830 ft²
$799K
9 Appleton St # 101
1 bd · 1 ba · 1,090 ft²
$1.2M
9 Appleton St # 102
2 bd · 2 ba · 800 ft²
$1.1M
9 Appleton St # 103
1 bd · 2 ba · 1,670 ft²
$1.8M
9 Appleton St # 200
1 bd · 1 ba · 530 ft²
$682K
9 Appleton St # 201
1 bd · 1 ba · 610 ft²
$778K
9 Appleton St # 202
1 bd · 1 ba · 700 ft²
$846K
9 Appleton St # 203
1 bd · 1 ba · 530 ft²
$722K
9 Appleton St # 204
1 bd · 1 ba · 690 ft²
$800K
9 Appleton St # 205
1 bd · 1 ba · 660 ft²
$699K
9 Appleton St # 206
1 bd · 1 ba · 600 ft²
$711K
9 Appleton St # 207
1 bd · 1 ba · 540 ft²
$698K
9 Appleton St # 208
1 bd · 1 ba · 480 ft²
$707K
9 Appleton St # 300
1 bd · 1 ba · 520 ft²
$684K
9 Appleton St # 301
1 bd · 1 ba · 620 ft²
$741K
9 Appleton St # 302
1 bd · 1 ba · 690 ft²
$944K
9 Appleton St # 303
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,160 ft²
$1.3M
9 Appleton St # 304
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,130 ft²
$1.1M
9 Appleton St # 305
1 bd · 1 ba · 710 ft²
$811K
9 Appleton St # 306
1 bd · 1 ba · 437 ft²
$772K
9 Appleton St # 307
1 bd · 1 ba · 650 ft²
$815K
9 Appleton St # 308
1 bd · 1 ba · 700 ft²
9 Appleton St # 309
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 810 ft²
$1M
9 Appleton St # 310
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 830 ft²
$989K
9 Appleton St Apt 400
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,201 ft²
$1.3M
9 Appleton St # 401
1 bd · 1 ba · 610 ft²
$797K
9 Appleton St # 402
1 bd · 1 ba · 678 ft²
$781K
9 Appleton St # 403
1 bd · 1 ba · 530 ft²
$644K
9 Appleton St # 404
1 bd · 1 ba · 570 ft²
$802K
9 Appleton St # 405
1 bd · 1 ba · 600 ft²
$691K
9 Appleton St # 406
1 bd · 1 ba · 580 ft²
$675K
9 Appleton St # 407
1 bd · 1 ba · 610 ft²
$799K
9 Appleton St # 408
1 bd · 1 ba · 590 ft²
$730K

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

About 9 Appleton St

How many units are in 9 Appleton St, Boston, MA?

9 Appleton St, Boston, MA has 36 residential units across 4 floors, built in 1880, according to county assessor records.

What is a unit at 9 Appleton St, Boston, MA worth?

The median TopHap Estimate across the 36 units at 9 Appleton St, Boston, MA is $799,000. That works out to $1195 per square foot. Units run from 437 to 1,670 square feet. Estimates are modelled from recorded sales and assessments, not appraisals.

Is 9 Appleton St, Boston, MA expensive for Boston?

Units at 9 Appleton St, Boston, MA carry a median of $1195 per square foot, 7% below the Boston median of $1281 per square foot.

How often do units sell at 9 Appleton St, Boston, MA?

1 units at 9 Appleton St, Boston, MA sold in the last 12 months, out of 67 recorded arms-length sales all time. That is a turnover rate of 2.8% of the building per year. The median sale over that period was $743K.

Have units at 9 Appleton St, Boston, MA appreciated?

Across 35 repeat sales of the same unit, 9 Appleton St, Boston, MA returned a median 6.5% per year. Because each pair is the same unit bought and sold, the figure is not distorted by which units traded. The median owner held for 6.1 years.

What floor plans does 9 Appleton St, Boston, MA have?

The most common plan at 9 Appleton St, Boston, MA is a 1-bedroom of 530 square feet, repeated 3 times, with a median estimate of $681,824. TopHap identifies 5 recurring plans in the building.

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