50 Bow Street # 9, Somerville MA 02143

Somerville, MA 02143
$414,000
1
Beds
1
Baths
954
Sq Ft
$434
Price/Sq Ft
1874
Year Built
1
Parking
Condominium
Type
172
Days on Market
Sold Listed Oct 19, 2004 • MLS# 70107146 Copied! • Updated Mar 31, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $404,000
Final Sale Price: $414,000
Difference: +$10,000 (+2.5%)
Performance Metrics
102.5%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
172
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $423
Sale $/sq ft: $434
This property sold for $434 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 2.5% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

At 172 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

About this home

Set in the heart of Union Square, this former Police Station, built in 1874, is being converted into 14 sun-filled contemporary lofts. Front facing corner unit features open floorplan, oversized windows, 11 ft ceilings, soapstone & stainless kitchen, limestone bath, mahogany flooring, Philippe Starck lighting & brand names like Bosch, Kohler, LG & Grohe lend style & sophistication throughout. Reserve now for Summer 2005 move-in! Preconstruction incentive - parking included (normally $15K).

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Property History

Market Insights

55.4%
Price Range
174
Total Days on Market
2
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73364676
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Previously Sold
May 20, 2025
$780,000
MLS #73364676
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Previous Transaction - MLS #71113190
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Previously Sold
Sep 9, 2010
$348,000
MLS #71113190
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Sold
Sep 16, 2005
$414,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 174
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Listed for Sale
Oct 20, 2004
$404,000
Original listing
Agent: Lisa Drapkin Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2004 $9,999 $999,999

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$9,999
Tax Year 2004
HOA Fee
$234
Per month
Assessed Value
$999,999

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1874
Living Area 954 sq ft
Stories 1
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas, Individual, Unit Control
Cooling Central Air, Individual, Unit Control
Flooring Wood, Tile
Appliances Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof Slate
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features Off Street, Deeded
Total Spaces 1
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public, City/town Water, City/town Sewer
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $9,999
Assessed Value $999,999

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $234
Fee Includes Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
Amenities Elevator(s)
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Expected Completion In Summer 2005.
Exclusions None
Possession None
Accepted Financing Delayed Occupancy
Structure Type ["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building 9
Sq Ft Source Unit Floor Plan
Documents Master Deed, Floor Plans (2)
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 174 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1874
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
954 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
2

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile
Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: N
Laundry: Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1874
Effective Year (Renovated): 2005
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof: Slate
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Individual, Unit Control
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Central Air, Individual, Unit Control
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water, City/Town Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street, Deeded
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
E

Elementary Schools

9 schools
B+
Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park
0.2 mi | #137 of 352 | Score: 45.4
Improved 37 spots from last year
-12.8 below state avg
548 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
C+
East Somerville Community School
0.6 mi | #244 of 352 | Score: 36.9
Improved 7 spots from last year
-21.3 below state avg
743 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
St. Theresa of the Child Jesus School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-08
C-
Winter Hill Community School
0.7 mi | #291 of 352 | Score: 32.3
Dropped 19 spots from last year
-25.9 below state avg
361 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
A
John F Kennedy School
1.1 mi | #49 of 352 | Score: 57.2
Improved 6 spots from last year
-1 below state avg
474 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
C+
Arthur D Healey School
1.1 mi | #237 of 352 | Score: 37.4
Improved 26 spots from last year
-20.8 below state avg
461 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
Capuano Early Childhood Center
0.6 mi
240 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-01
A+
Benjamin G Brown School
1.3 mi | #82 of 825 | Score: 60.2
Dropped 65 spots from last year
+2 above state avg
230 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
Tufts Educational Day Care Center
1.8 mi
Grades PK-K
M

Middle Schools

1 school
Next Wave Junior High School
0.4 mi
11 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

2 schools
F
Full Circle High School
0.4 mi | #334 of 346 | Score: 23.6
Improved 32 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
60 students Diverse
Rising School Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
B+
Somerville High School
0.4 mi | #125 of 346 | Score: 58.3
Improved 117 spots from last year
+0.1 above state avg
1,367 students Diverse
17 sports • 1,566 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

50 Bow Street # 9, Somerville MA 02143

Somerville, MA 02143

Listing Information

Listing Agent Lisa Drapkin
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge
Office Phone 617-864-4430
Agent MLS ID BB904254
Office MLS ID BB2438
Listing Data Updated Mar 31, 2025 8:54 PM EDT
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