42 Bow St # 5, Somerville MA 02143

Somerville, MA 02143

$925,000

$849,900

Est. $5,477/month

2

Beds

2

Baths

1,003

Sq Ft

$847

Price/Sq Ft

2012

Year Built

1

Parking

Condominium

Type

136

Days on Market

Active Price Drop -$75,100 Listed Mar 3, 2026 • MLS# 73481827 Copied! • Updated Jul 3, 2026

About this home

City living at its best in this top floor luxury condo in vibrant Union Sq. Rebuilt in 2019 w/ modern features & exceptional craftsmanship - coffer ceiling, recessed lighting, shiplap-accented gas fireplace & open concept layout for everyday living & entertaining. Gourmet kitchen w/ JennAir stainless steel appliances, wall-mount hood, quartz countertops, Carrera marble backsplash & stunning waterfall-edge island w/ seating for 3, integrated microwave & cabinets. Walk in pantry for more storage. Main bath w/ single vanity & tub/shower. Primary bedroom w/ dual closets & en suite, spa like full bath w/ large walk-in shower & double vanities. 2nd bedroom is queen bed friendly w/ closet. Convenient in unit washer/dryer. attic storage, Nest thermostat, Wyze doorbell, pet friendly, & owner-occupied building. Restaurants, shops, parks & entertainment at your doorstep - Bow Market, Market Basket, Whole Foods, parks/dog parks close by. Green Line mins away. Harvard Sq/Davis Sq/Porter Sq nearby.

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Property History

Market Insights

3

Price Changes

13.5%

Price Range

1

Previous Sales

Property Timeline

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Price Reduced

Jun 29, 2026

$849,900 $25,100 (-2.87%)

From $875,000 to $849,900 (-2.9%)

👁️

Showing Instructions Updated

Jun 2, 2026

New showing requirements

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Price Reduced

May 28, 2026

$875,000 $25,000 (-2.78%)

From $900,000 to $875,000 (-2.8%)

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Price Reduced

Apr 16, 2026

$900,000 $25,000 (-2.7%)

From $925,000 to $900,000 (-2.7%)

👁️

Showing Instructions Updated

Mar 3, 2026

New showing requirements

🏠

Listed for Sale

Mar 3, 2026

$925,000

Original listing

Agent: Gary Sobel Office: Keller Williams Boston MetroWest

Previous Transaction - MLS #72447995

Full transaction history available when tracking began

🏷️

Previously Sold

Apr 9, 2019

$800,000

MLS #72447995

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Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
06/29/2026	↓ Price Reduced	$849,900	$25,100	-	From $875,000 to $849,900 (-2.9%)
06/02/2026	👁️ Showing Instructions Updated	-	-	-	New showing requirements
05/28/2026	↓ Price Reduced	$875,000	$25,000	-	From $900,000 to $875,000 (-2.8%)
04/16/2026	↓ Price Reduced	$900,000	$25,000	-	From $925,000 to $900,000 (-2.7%)
03/03/2026	👁️ Showing Instructions Updated	-	-	-	New showing requirements
03/03/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$925,000	-	-	Original listing
04/09/2019	🏷️ Previously Sold	$800,000	-	-	MLS #72447995

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2025	$9,745	$893,200

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$9,745

Tax Year 2025

HOA Fee

$167

Per month

Assessed Value

$893,200

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Condominium

Year Built 2012

Living Area 1,003 sq ft

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 2

Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Unit Control

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Wood, Tile

Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Fireplace Living Room

Fireplaces 1

Basement N

Laundry Laundry Closet, Third Floor, In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup

Features Internet Available - Broadband

Exterior

Construction None

Architecture None

Roof None

Features City View(s)

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features Off Street, Assigned, Paved, Exclusive Parking

Total Spaces 1

Utilities

Electric 100 Amp Service

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other For Gas Range, For Electric Dryer

Financial

Annual Tax $9,745

Assessed Value $893,200

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $167

Fee Includes Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal

Amenities None

Optional Fee Includes None

Down Payment Resource Eligible

Pets Yes w/ Restrictions

MA Disclosures

Seller Disclosures Photos From Prior Staging. All Property Info From Public Record And/or Provided By Sellers. Buyer/buyers Agent To Perform Their Own Due Diligence & Confirm Items In Listing. Hoa Fee Includes Water/sewer For Common Building. Each Unit Pays Its Own Water/sewer. Top Floor Unit Provides Attic Storage.

Exclusions Personal Property

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing Contract

Structure Type ["Low-Rise"]

Unit/Building 5

Sq Ft Source Public Record

Sq Ft Disclosures Buyers/Buyers Agent to measure for exact SF.

Documents None

County Middlesex

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 122 days

Property Overview

Property Type

Condominium

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

2012

Bedrooms

2

Full Bathrooms

2

Living Area

1,003 sq ft

Total Rooms

4

Stories

3

Entry Level

3

Room Details

Third Floor

Dining Room

Kitchen

Coffered Ceiling(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Pantry, Countertops - Upgraded, Kitchen Island, Cabinets - Upgraded, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Decorative Molding

Bedroom2

Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled

Living Room

Coffered Ceiling(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Cable Hookup, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled

Master Bedroom

Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Decorative Molding

Other Floor

Bathroom1

Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Remodeled

Bedroom5

Bedroom4

Bedroom3

Bathroom2

Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Remodeled

Bathroom3

Office

Family Room

Master Bathroom

Yes

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile

Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Interior Features: Internet Available - Broadband

Windows: Insulated Windows

Basement: N

Laundry: Laundry Closet, Third Floor, In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup

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Construction & Materials

Year Built: 2012

Structure Type: Low-Rise

Exterior Materials:

Roof:

Foundation:

Stories: 3

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Unit Control

Heating Zones: 1

Cooling: Central Air

Cooling Zones: 1

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: City View(s)

Patio & Porch:

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Other Structures:

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Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1

Parking Features: Off Street, Assigned, Paved, Exclusive Parking

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1

Fireplace Type: Living Room

View: Yes

View Type: City

Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University

Nearby Schools

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Previous Transaction - MLS #72447995

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