Active
190 Days on market
42 Bow St #5 Somerville — Photo 1 of 30

42 Bow St #5 Somerville — Photo 1 of 30

Recent Drop: $95,000

$925,000
$830,000

$830,000

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.

Market Value Analysis

This Property
Size (SqFt) →Price →
This Property$828/sqft
Local Avg (Somerville)$836/sqft
1% BelowMarket 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 RoomKitchenMaster 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

Master 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
$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

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

2,667 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (-2% vs the prior 12 months) — 1,709 in 5+ unit buildings

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

Listing Provided By

Listing Agent: Gary Sobel

Listing Office: Keller Williams Boston MetroWest

MLS® Number: 73481827

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