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42 Bow St #5 Somerville — Photo 1 of 30

42 Bow St #5 Somerville — Photo 1 of 30

Recent Drop: $30,100

$830,000
$799,900

$799,900

42 Bow St #5, Somerville, MA 02143

Somerville, MA 02143

Beds

2

Baths

2

SqFt

1,003

Style

Condominium

Built

2012

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.

Key facts

It was listed on March 3, 2026. The price has come down from an original $925,000 to $799,900 across 6 changes, most recently on September 21, 2026. The annual property taxes are $9,745 (2025 tax year). The condo fee is $167 per month.

Market Value Analysis

This Property
Size (SqFt) →Price →
This Property$798/sqft
Local Avg (Somerville)$751/sqft
6% AboveMarket Average

* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Somerville, MA.

Property Details

Financials

Original Price$925,000
Annual Taxes$9,745
HOA Fee$167

Parking

Garage0
Off-Street1

Interior Specifications

Total Rooms4
Fireplaces1
FlooringWood, Tile
BasementN

Climate & Utilities

HeatingCentral, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Unit Control
CoolingCentral Air
WaterPublic
SewerPublic Sewer

Building & Exterior

Construction--
Roof--
Foundation--
Zoningres

Property & Lot

Acres--
SqFt Lot--
Lot Features--

Amenities & Appliances

Range • Dishwasher • Microwave • Refrigerator • Washer • Dryer

Neighborhood

Public Transportation • Shopping • Park • Medical Facility • Laundromat • Highway Access

Geography

Floorplan Breakdown

Structural Layout

Third
Living RoomDining RoomKitchenPrimary BedroomBedroom 2
Unknown
Bathroom 1Bathroom 2
Living Room
Lvl Third

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

Dining Room
Lvl Third
Kitchen
Lvl Third

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

Primary Bedroom
Lvl Third

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

Bedroom 2
Lvl Third
Bathroom 1
Lvl null

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

Bathroom 2
Lvl null

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

Property History

Price Drop
$799,900

Was $830,000

Sep 21, 2026

MLS® 73481827

Price Drop
$830,000

Was $844,900

Aug 28, 2026

MLS® 73481827

Price Drop
$844,900

Was $849,900

Aug 7, 2026

MLS® 73481827

Price Drop
$849,900

Was $875,000

Jun 29, 2026

MLS® 73481827

Price Drop
$875,000

Was $900,000

May 28, 2026

MLS® 73481827

Price Drop
$900,000

Was $925,000

Apr 16, 2026

MLS® 73481827

Listed
$925,000

Mar 3, 2026

MLS® 73481827

Expired
$950,000

Dec 31, 2024

MLS® 73295393

Sold
$3,650

Oct 1, 2024

MLS® 73292795

Listed
$950,000

Sep 26, 2024

MLS® 73295393

Listed
$3,650

Sep 19, 2024

MLS® 73292795

Questions about this home

When was 42 Bow St #5, Somerville listed?

42 Bow St #5, Somerville was listed on March 3, 2026.

Has the price of 42 Bow St #5, Somerville changed?

The price has come down from an original $925,000 to $799,900 across 6 changes, most recently on September 21, 2026.

What are the property taxes for 42 Bow St #5, Somerville?

The annual property taxes for 42 Bow St #5, Somerville are $9,745 (2025 tax year).

What is the condo fee at 42 Bow St #5, Somerville?

The condo fee is $167 per month.

What is the status of 42 Bow St #5, Somerville?

42 Bow St #5, Somerville is actively listed for sale.

Population

25,513

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)

Median Household Income

$131K

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)

Renter-Occupied Homes

69.0%

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)

New Construction Permits — Middlesex County

2,698 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (+3% vs the prior 12 months) — 1,713 in 5+ unit buildings

U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jul '26)

Listing Provided By

Listing Agent: Gary Sobel

Listing Office: Keller Williams Boston MetroWest

MLS® Number: 73481827