5 Bow, Somerville MA 02143
Somerville, MA 02143 • Union Square
$2,800
$2,600/mo
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About this home
Available now or Feb 1. Washer dryer in unit. A well behaved dog may be possible with great references. Architecturally designed condo loft unit with high ceilings, brilliant sun, and a wall of windows in an upscale historic building. Features include: 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath High 13' ceilings. Tall windows, lots of light. Wood floors throughtout Stainless Steel Appliances. Modern open kitchen with island.and stone counters. Highlight wall is now gray. Modern bathroom with travertine wall/floors Central A/C On street parking Grocery store 1 1/2 blocks away. Conviently located right in the center of Union Square, Shops and Restaurants. Buses to: 86 bus to Harvard Square (about 15 minute ride) 87 : Porter/Davis 83 and C2 to Central Square (about 10 minutes) and Davis Sq. 85 Express bus to MIT KENDALL Bus to Sullivan Square T to downtown.
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Property History
Market Insights
Property Timeline
Listed for Rent
Nov 1, 2018
$2,600
Original listing
Agent: Connie Irwin
Office: Irwin & Company
Listed for Rent
Nov 1, 2018
$2,600
Original listing
Agent: Connie Irwin
Office: Irwin & Company
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/01/2018 | 🏠 Listed for Rent | $2,600 | - | - | Original listing |
| 11/01/2018 | 🏠 Listed for Rent | $2,600 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Tax history not available | ||
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential Lease
Style
Condominium
Living Area
925 sq ft
Lot Size
10,000 sq ft
Bedrooms
1
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
2
Rental Details
Available
Available Now
Lease Term
Lease Terms(Flex),Term of Rental(2-12)
Rent Includes
Water, Sewer
Security Deposit
$2,800
Required
First MonthDepositReferences
Pets
Yes w/ Restrictions
Pet Policy
Dogs OKCats OKRestrictions Apply
Interior
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Flooring
None
Appliances
None
Fireplace
None
Basement
None
Laundry
None
Features
Elevator
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Features
None
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
None
Sewer
None
Gas
None
Other
None
Building & Pet Policy
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Unit/Building
N
Sq Ft Source
Owner
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
83 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Lease Pending
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
925 sq ft
Total Rooms
2
Entry Level
2
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Display Options
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
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Roof:
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Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Natural Gas
Cooling:
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Exterior & Lot
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Parking & Garage
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Nearby Schools
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
Elementary Schools
9 schools
B+
Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park
0.2 mi
|
#134 of 352
|
Score: 45.7
Improved 40 spots from last year
-12.6 below state avg
553 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
C+
East Somerville Community School
0.6 mi
|
#245 of 352
|
Score: 37.0
Improved 6 spots from last year
-21.2 below state avg
747 students
Diverse
Grades PK-08
C-
Winter Hill Community School
0.7 mi
|
#287 of 352
|
Score: 32.6
Dropped 15 spots from last year
-25.7 below state avg
388 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
St. Theresa of the Child Jesus School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-08
A
John F Kennedy School
1.2 mi
|
#50 of 352
|
Score: 56.7
Improved 5 spots from last year
-1.5 below state avg
439 students
Diverse
Grades PK-08
C+
Arthur D Healey School
1.2 mi
|
#236 of 352
|
Score: 37.5
Improved 27 spots from last year
-20.7 below state avg
482 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
Capuano Early Childhood Center
0.5 mi
250 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-01
A+
Benjamin G Brown School
1.5 mi
|
#78 of 824
|
Score: 60.5
Dropped 61 spots from last year
+2.3 above state avg
219 students
Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
Tufts Educational Day Care Center
2.0 mi
Grades PK-K
Middle Schools
1 school
Next Wave Junior High School
0.4 mi
16 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
High Schools
2 schools
F
Full Circle High School
0.4 mi
|
#344 of 346
|
Score: 17.3
Improved 22 spots from last year
-40.9 below state avg
67 students
Diverse
Rising School
Career Tech Programs
College Ready Curriculum
Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
B+
Somerville High School
0.4 mi
|
#131 of 346
|
Score: 57.1
Improved 111 spots from last year
-1.1 below state avg
1,394 students
Diverse
17 sports
• 1,566 athletes
Rising School
Career Tech Programs
Strong Athletics
Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
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Location
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Neighborhood
Union Square
5 Bow, Somerville MA 02143
Somerville, MA 02143
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Connie Irwin
Listing Office
Irwin & Company
Office Phone
857-891-1550
Agent MLS ID
BB805646
Office MLS ID
BB5487
Listing Data Updated
Jul 31, 2025 9:01 PM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.
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