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42 Bow St # 5, Somerville MA 02143
Somerville, MA 02143
$925,000
$830,000
Est. $5,376/month
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About this home
NEW PRICE. NEW PHOTOS. SAME PRIME UNION SQUARE LOCATION. Live at the center of everything Union Square has to offer & come home to your own top floor retreat. Rebuilt in 2019, this stylish 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo blends modern design, thoughtful details & rare convenience of OFF STREET PARKING. The open concept living space was made for both entertaining & everyday life, featuring a gas fireplace, coffered ceiling & a showpiece kitchen w/ JennAir appliances, quartz countertops, Carrera marble backsplash, walk in pantry & waterfall edge island. The spacious primary suite offers double closets & a spa inspired bath w/ double vanities & oversized walk in tiled shower. In unit laundry, generous attic storage, smart home features make city living effortless. A pet-friendly, owner-occupied building adds to the appeal. Step outside & Union Square is yours. Grab dinner or drinks at Bow Market, pick up groceries nearby, hit the neighborhood parks & dog parks, or hop on the Green Line for an easy trip into Boston. Harvard, Porter and Davis Squares are all within easy reach. Restaurants, coffee, shopping, entertainment & public transit are close by, while home still feels like your own private escape above it all.
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Property History
Market Insights
5
Price Changes
13.5%
Price Range
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Price Reduced
Aug 28, 2026
$830,000
$14,900
(-1.76%)
From $844,900 to $830,000 (-1.8%)
Price Reduced
Aug 7, 2026
$844,900
$5,000
(-0.59%)
From $849,900 to $844,900 (-0.6%)
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
Price Reduced
May 28, 2026
$875,000
$25,000
(-2.78%)
From $900,000 to $875,000 (-2.8%)
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
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/28/2026 | ↓ Price Reduced | $830,000 | $14,900 | - | From $844,900 to $830,000 (-1.8%) |
| 08/07/2026 | ↓ Price Reduced | $844,900 | $5,000 | - | From $849,900 to $844,900 (-0.6%) |
| 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
Stories
3
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
Lead Paint
Unknown
Seller Disclosures
All Property Info From Public Record And/or Provided By Sellers. Buyer/buyers Agent To Perform Their Own Due Diligence. Hoa Fee Includes Water/sewer For Common Building. Each Unit Pays Its Own Water/sewer. Top Floor Unit Has Ample Attic Storage. Some Photos May Be Virtually Staged.
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. Some photos may be virtually staged.
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
178 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
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
1,003 sq ft above grade
FeaturesCoffered Ceiling(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Pantry, Countertops - Upgraded, Kitchen Island, Cabinets - Upgraded, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Decorative Molding
LevelThird
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
LevelThird
FeaturesCoffered Ceiling(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Cable Hookup, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
LevelThird
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Decorative Molding
LevelThird
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Remodeled
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Remodeled
FeaturesYes
Display Options
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
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
Security:
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:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
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
School District
Somerville School District local
B-
School Safety
2024-25
2.5%
Average
1.4%
Suspensions
2.2%
In-School
1.1%
Emergency
3.0% below state avg
Elementary Schools
3 schools
B+
Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park
0.2 mi
|
#134 of 352
|
Score: 45.7
Improved 40 spots from last year
-12.6 below state avg
553 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
Capuano Early Childhood Center
0.6 mi
250 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-01
C+
East Somerville Community School
0.6 mi
|
#245 of 352
|
Score: 37.0
Improved 6 spots from last year
-21.2 below state avg
747 students
Diverse
Grades PK-08
Middle Schools
3 schools
Next Wave Junior High School
0.4 mi
16 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
C+
Cambridge Street Upper School
0.7 mi
|
#214 of 352
|
Score: 39.8
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-18.4 below state avg
301 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
1.0 mi
|
#118 of 352
|
Score: 47.5
Improved 26 spots from last year
-10.7 below state avg
298 students
Very Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
High Schools
3 schools
F
Full Circle High School
0.4 mi
|
#344 of 346
|
Score: 17.3
Improved 22 spots from last year
-40.9 below state avg
67 students
Diverse
Rising School
Career Tech Programs
College Ready Curriculum
Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
B+
Somerville High School
0.4 mi
|
#131 of 346
|
Score: 57.1
Improved 111 spots from last year
-1.1 below state avg
1,394 students
Diverse
17 sports
• 1,566 athletes
Rising School
Career Tech Programs
Strong Athletics
Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
1.2 mi
|
#178 of 346
|
Score: 53.1
Dropped 57 spots from last year
-5.2 below state avg
251 students
Diverse
7 sports
• 202 athletes
High Graduation Rate
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
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42 Bow St # 5, Somerville MA 02143
Somerville, MA 02143
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Gary Sobel
Listing Office
Keller Williams Boston MetroWest
Office Phone
508-877-6500
Agent MLS ID
CN208209
Office MLS ID
AN5720
Listing Data Updated
Aug 28, 2026 3:36 PM EDT
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