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Last sold for $665,000 on Oct 20, 1995

50 APPLETON ST

BOSTON, MA 02116
0
Baths
3,276 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1,033 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1899
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
4
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$665,000 · Oct 20, 1995

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$23,711 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$2,047,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$652,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,395,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$2,053,700

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.60 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.80%
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.Apartments (Generic)
CountySuffolk
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.02
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

E
William Mckinley SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–12 · 0.1 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%

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How this home compares

50 Appleton St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 93% of homes in Boston 02116
  • Has a smaller lot than 75% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Older than 82% of homes in Suffolk County

How it measures up in Boston 02116

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Boston 02116.

Living area3,276 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,082 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Lot size1,033 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,045 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Year built1899
OlderTypical 1899Newer

Newer than 51% of homes nearby

How 50 Appleton St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBoston 02116Suffolk County
Living areabigger than3,276 ft²93% of homes88% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,033 ft²49% of homes25% of homes
Year builtnewer than189951% of homes18% of homes

About 50 Appleton St

When did 50 Appleton St, Boston, MA last sell?

50 Appleton St, Boston, MA last sold on Oct 20, 1995 for $665,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 50 Appleton St, Boston, MA?

50 Appleton St, Boston, MA has 3,276 square feet of living space and a 0.02-acre lot.

When was 50 Appleton St, Boston, MA built?

50 Appleton St, Boston, MA was built in 1899, making it 127 years old. The building has 4 stories.

What schools serve 50 Appleton St, Boston, MA?

50 Appleton St, Boston, MA is assigned to William Mckinley School (elementary), rated D+. All sit in Boston School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 50 Appleton St, Boston, MA compare to other homes in Boston 02116?

Among the 7,520 homes in Boston 02116, it is bigger than 93% of them (3,276 ft² against a typical 1,082 ft²), its lot is bigger than 49% of them (1,033 ft² against a typical 1,045 ft²) and it is newer than 51% of them (1899 against a typical 1899). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 50 Appleton St, Boston, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 50 Appleton St, Boston, MA was $23,711. The county assessed it at $2,047,600.

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