
42 Bow St #5 Somerville — Photo 1 of 30
Recent Drop: $30,100
$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
* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Somerville, MA.
Property Details
Financials
Parking
Interior Specifications
Climate & Utilities
Building & Exterior
Property & Lot
Amenities & Appliances
Range • Dishwasher • Microwave • Refrigerator • Washer • Dryer
Neighborhood
Public Transportation • Shopping • Park • Medical Facility • Laundromat • Highway Access
Geography
Floorplan Breakdown
Structural Layout
Living Room
Lvl ThirdCoffered Ceiling(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Cable Hookup, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
Dining Room
Lvl ThirdKitchen
Lvl ThirdCoffered 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 ThirdBathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Decorative Molding
Bedroom 2
Lvl ThirdBathroom 1
Lvl nullBathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Remodeled
Bathroom 2
Lvl nullBathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Remodeled
Property History
$799,900
Was $830,000
Sep 21, 2026
MLS® 73481827
$830,000
Was $844,900
Aug 28, 2026
MLS® 73481827
$844,900
Was $849,900
Aug 7, 2026
MLS® 73481827
$849,900
Was $875,000
Jun 29, 2026
MLS® 73481827
$875,000
Was $900,000
May 28, 2026
MLS® 73481827
$900,000
Was $925,000
Apr 16, 2026
MLS® 73481827
$925,000
Mar 3, 2026
MLS® 73481827
$950,000
Dec 31, 2024
MLS® 73295393
$3,650
Oct 1, 2024
MLS® 73292795
$950,000
Sep 26, 2024
MLS® 73295393
$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 Agent: Gary Sobel
Listing Office: Keller Williams Boston MetroWest
MLS® Number: 73481827
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