
42 Bow St #5 Somerville — Photo 1 of 30
Recent Drop: $95,000
$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
* 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
Master 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
$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
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 Agent: Gary Sobel
Listing Office: Keller Williams Boston MetroWest
MLS® Number: 73481827
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