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56 Union Square, Somerville MA 02143

Somerville, MA 02143
$3,600
Est. $218/month
1,200
Lot Sq Ft
1900
Year Built
40
Days on Market
Active Listed Apr 27, 2026 • MLS# 73507629 Copied!

About this home

Prime retail opportunity in the heart of Union Square! Highly visible corner unit located in a busy strip building with strong foot and vehicle traffic. This approximately 1,200 SF space features high ceilings, excellent natural light, and a flexible layout ideal for a variety of retail or service uses. Previously occupied by a successful hair salon, the space is well-suited for beauty, boutique retail, or professional services. Includes 2 dedicated parking spaces. Conveniently located near Green Line Extension MBTA public transportation, shops, and restaurants. The landlord is open to working with qualified tenants. A new lease is available from July 1st.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner 55 UNION SQUARE LLC
Mailing Address P.O. BOX 610, SOMERVILLE, MA, 02143

Land Use

Use Code 3220
Description N/A
Zoning CC4
Style Stores/Office

Tax Information

Assessed Value $1,736,500

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2025 $689,300 $1,039,500 $1,736,500

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Jun 9, 1999 $1

Building Permit History

Issued Type / Work Status Value
Jul 21, 2025 Plumbing Permit
Commercial - Existing
RENOVATION 1ST FL 1/2 BATH AND 1 HAND SINK.
#52336353
Closed $80
Jul 8, 2025 Electrical Permit
Commercial
Wire a bathroom and an office WORK @ 53 UNION SQ
By Can Truong
#52254651
Closed $101
Apr 6, 2025 Building Permit
Commercial Alteration
Add new MAAB bathroom and office room. Prep rest of the space for storage @ 53 Union Sq
By jin zeng
#51205149
Closed $903
Mar 26, 2025 Electrical Permit
Commercial
@ 51-53 Union Sq Fire alarm system additions as approved by the Somervile Fire Department
By Marc Tapper
#51757832
Closed $133
Jan 22, 2025 Sheet Metal Permit
Commercial
- Ecoer 24,000 - 60,000 BTUH EA 2 6665.7306 13331.46 Packaged Heat with Gateway Dimensions: Electrical: 208/230/1/60 - Curb adapter -…
By Sabato Depasquale
#51477432
Open $399
Oct 23, 2024 Electrical Permit
Commercial
Upgrades office
By Leung Chan
#51281855
Closed $116
Jul 30, 2023 Certificate of Occupancy
Commercial
Women's boutique clothing jewelry and accessories @ 56 Union Sq
#12051583
Open $195
Apr 18, 2023 Certificate of Occupancy
Commercial
Certificate of occupancy to change existing Phone store to a coffee shop 2 tables & 8 chairs Occupant load is 17
#11533212
Open $195
Mar 21, 2023 Electrical Permit
Commercial
Upgrade service from 100amp to 200amp
By Leung Chan
#11227420
Closed $130
Mar 21, 2023 Sheet Metal Permit
Residential
INSTALL ONE EHAUST FAN AND DUCTWORKS
By Nathan Truong
#11024468
Closed $76
Feb 21, 2023 Building Permit
Commercial Other
Replace the existing sign and install a 22'' x 168'' back-lit channel letter sign(Same size) - Maprang Bakery & Cafe P&Z 23-004
By Christopher Chan
#11022083
Open $133
Dec 14, 2022 Electrical Permit
Commercial
add one more air condition wiring to install
By Ping Chan
#11171261
Closed $105
Nov 28, 2022 Electrical Permit
Commercial
Fire Alarm System Installation as approved by Somerville FD
By Marc Tapper
#11117861
Closed $165
Nov 27, 2022 Electrical Permit
Commercial
Wires coffee shop
By Leung Chan
#11024404
Closed $370
Oct 23, 2022 Plumbing Permit
Commercial - Existing
Roughing 1 handicap bathroom , 1mop sink , 3baysink, 1 grease intercept ,1 prep sink ,1 ice maker ,1 electric hot water
#10976325
Closed $110
Oct 4, 2022 Building Permit
Commercial Renovation
Tenant fit out. Existing Phone store to a coffee shop
By jin zeng
#10748521
Approved/waiting for payment $4,108
Jan 4, 2022 Plumbing Permit
Residential - Existing
Renovation for sink and washing machine
#9573716
Open $60
Nov 26, 2019 Electrical Permit
Commercial
Security System. Panel, Siren, 2 Keypads
By BRIAN PRUDHOMME
#6673124
Closed $125
Jul 31, 2019 Building Permit
Commercial Repair
HVAC Truck line in ceiling collapsed into the suspended deiling [ Repair ] @ 53 Union Sq
By ARNOLD CHOONGWOOK SEO
#5317394
Open $60
Jun 19, 2018 Plumbing Permit
Commercial - Existing
2 back flow preventers in hair salon
#4484208
Open $60
Oct 10, 2017 Electrical Permit
Commercial
Relocate 5 Receptacles for display lockers
By Robert Salvato
#3736771
Closed $75
Sep 5, 2017 Electrical Permit
Commercial
54A Union Sq smoke shop, replace panel and install circuit for a/c
By Paul Deligianidis
#3692568
Closed $150
Nov 1, 2015 Certificate of Occupancy
Commercial
certificate of occupancy for Smile Thai Body Work office. - 55 UNION SQ
#2428834
Open $195
Dec 18, 2014 Building Permit
Commercial Other
Install signage for Allstate. Non Illuminated Wall sign at 2'6" x 10' at 25 square feet. Display window signage on front door (under 30%…
By Heather Dudko
#1959903
Closed $231
Data: City of Somerville Open Data (data.somervillema.gov)

Municipal Context: SOMERVILLE

Property Data Comparison

Field Assessor MLS Match
Year built 1,900 1,900
Match: geocode_proximity (85.1% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Listing Type
Business Opportunity
Year Built
1900

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Business Opportunity
Year Built 1900
Lot Size 1,200 sq ft

Interior

Heating None
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

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Electric None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
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Neighborhood

56 Union Square, Somerville MA 02143

Somerville, MA 02143

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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
E

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
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
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
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
M

Middle Schools

1 school
Next Wave Junior High School
0.5 mi
16 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

2 schools
F
Full Circle High School
0.5 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
0.5 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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Property History

Property Timeline

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Listed for Sale
Apr 27, 2026
$3,600
Original listing
Agent: Anna Jung Office: K Stadium Realty INC

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 27, 2026 New Listing Added $3,600

Market Statistics

Days on Market
40 days
Price per Sq Ft
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Listing Information

Listing Agent Anna Jung
Listing Office K Stadium Realty INC
Agent MLS ID CT000579
Office MLS ID AN7436
Listing Data Updated May 8, 2026 3:15 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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