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42 Bow St # 5, Somerville MA 02143
Somerville, MA 02143
$925,000
$844,900
Est. $5,451/month
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About this home
SELLER PAID CLOSING COSTS OF UP TO $5,000 with accepted offer AND NEW ADJUSTED PRICE! City living at its best in this top floor luxury condo WITH OFF-STREET PARKING in vibrant Union Sq. Rebuilt in 2019 w/ modern features & exceptional craftsmanship - coffer ceiling, recessed lighting, shiplap-accented gas fireplace & open concept layout for everyday living & entertaining. Gourmet kitchen w/ JennAir stainless steel appliances, wall-mount hood, quartz countertops, Carrera marble backsplash & stunning waterfall-edge island w/ seating for 3, integrated microwave & cabinets. Walk in pantry for more storage. Main bath w/ single vanity & tub/shower. Primary bedroom w/ dual closets & en suite, spa like full bath w/ large walk-in shower & double vanities. 2nd bedroom is queen bed friendly w/ closet. Convenient in unit washer/dryer. attic storage, Nest thermostat, Wyze doorbell, pet friendly, & owner-occupied building. Restaurants, shops, parks & entertainment at your doorstep - Bow Market, Market Basket, Whole Foods, parks/dog parks close by. Green Line mins away. Harvard Sq/Davis Sq/Porter Sq nearby.
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Property History
Market Insights
4
Price Changes
8.7%
Price Range
Property Timeline
Price Reduced
Aug 7, 2026
$844,900
$5,000
(-0.59%)
From $849,900 to $844,900 (-0.6%)
Price Reduced
Jun 29, 2026
$849,900
$25,100
(-2.87%)
From $875,000 to $849,900 (-2.9%)
Showing Instructions Updated
Jun 2, 2026
New showing requirements
Price Reduced
May 28, 2026
$875,000
$25,000
(-2.78%)
From $900,000 to $875,000 (-2.8%)
Price Reduced
Apr 16, 2026
$900,000
$25,000
(-2.7%)
From $925,000 to $900,000 (-2.7%)
Showing Instructions Updated
Mar 3, 2026
New showing requirements
Listed for Sale
Mar 3, 2026
$925,000
Original listing
Agent: Gary Sobel
Office: Keller Williams Boston MetroWest
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/07/2026 | ↓ Price Reduced | $844,900 | $5,000 | - | From $849,900 to $844,900 (-0.6%) |
| 06/29/2026 | ↓ Price Reduced | $849,900 | $25,100 | - | From $875,000 to $849,900 (-2.9%) |
| 06/02/2026 | 👁️ Showing Instructions Updated | - | - | - | New showing requirements |
| 05/28/2026 | ↓ Price Reduced | $875,000 | $25,000 | - | From $900,000 to $875,000 (-2.8%) |
| 04/16/2026 | ↓ Price Reduced | $900,000 | $25,000 | - | From $925,000 to $900,000 (-2.7%) |
| 03/03/2026 | 👁️ Showing Instructions Updated | - | - | - | New showing requirements |
| 03/03/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $925,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,745 | $893,200 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$9,745
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$167
Per month
Assessed Value
$893,200
Facts & Features
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
2012
Living Area
1,003 sq ft
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
2
Total Rooms
4
Interior
Heating
Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Unit Control
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Wood, Tile
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
Living Room
Fireplaces
1
Basement
N
Laundry
Laundry Closet, Third Floor, In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
Internet Available - Broadband
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
City View(s)
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Features
Off Street, Assigned, Paved, Exclusive Parking
Total Spaces
1
Utilities
Electric
100 Amp Service
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range, For Electric Dryer
Financial
Annual Tax
$9,745
Assessed Value
$893,200
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$167
Fee Includes
Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
Down Payment Resource
Eligible
Pets
Yes w/ Restrictions
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Photos From Prior Staging. All Property Info From Public Record And/or Provided By Sellers. Buyer/buyers Agent To Perform Their Own Due Diligence & Confirm Items In Listing. Hoa Fee Includes Water/sewer For Common Building. Each Unit Pays Its Own Water/sewer. Top Floor Unit Provides Attic Storage.
Exclusions
Personal Property
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
Contract
Structure Type
["Low-Rise"]
Unit/Building
5
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures
Buyers/Buyers Agent to measure for exact SF.
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
161 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
2012
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,003 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
3
Entry Level
3
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
1,003 sq ft above grade
FeaturesCoffered Ceiling(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Pantry, Countertops - Upgraded, Kitchen Island, Cabinets - Upgraded, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Decorative Molding
LevelThird
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
LevelThird
FeaturesCoffered Ceiling(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Cable Hookup, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
LevelThird
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Decorative Molding
LevelThird
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Remodeled
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Remodeled
FeaturesYes
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:
Wood, Tile
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Internet Available - Broadband
Windows:
Insulated Windows
Basement:
N
Laundry:
Laundry Closet, Third Floor, In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
2012
Structure Type:
Low-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories:
3
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Unit Control
Heating Zones:
1
Cooling:
Central Air
Cooling Zones:
1
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Thermostat
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
City View(s)
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
1
Parking Features:
Off Street, Assigned, Paved, Exclusive Parking
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Living Room
View:
Yes
View Type:
City
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University
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
St. Theresa of the Child Jesus School
0.7 mi
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
A
John F Kennedy School
1.1 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
1.1 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
0.6 mi
250 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-01
A+
Benjamin G Brown School
1.4 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
1.9 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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42 Bow St # 5, Somerville MA 02143
Somerville, MA 02143
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Gary Sobel
Listing Office
Keller Williams Boston MetroWest
Office Phone
508-877-6500
Agent MLS ID
CN208209
Office MLS ID
AN5720
Listing Data Updated
Aug 11, 2026 3:05 AM EDT
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