197 Washington St. # 407, Somerville MA 02143

Somerville, MA 02143 • Union Square

$3,400

Est. $217/month

1

Beds

1

Baths

658

Sq Ft

$5

Price/Sq Ft

99,999

Lot Sq Ft

2016

Year Built

Condominium

Type

22

Days on Market

Active Price Drop -$100 Listed Jun 1, 2026 • MLS# 73527822 Copied!

About this home

Rarely available Penthouse 1 bedroom 1 bathroom luxury condo in bustling Union Square. Top-floor sun-drenched unit with an open floor plan, floor to ceiling windows and southwest exposure. Soaring views of downtown Boston. Fully applianced high-end kitchen with island. Tiled bath with beautiful walk-in glass shower door. Features ample closet space, in-unit washer/dryer, walk-in closet in BR. Hardwood floors throughout, on-demand tankless hot water heater, Nest thermostat & Central AC. Building amenities include a well-appointed gym on the 1st floor, an incredible rooftop lounge and deck, and bicycle storage space. 2 small pets allowed (subject to owner's approval). 1 deeded off-street parking space included. Steps to Union Sq with its countless restaurants, shops, boutiques, music/theater venues, farmer's market and much more! Easy highway and public transportation access. Mins to the Green line C+ D trains + buses! These units don't come up for rent often. Book an appointment today

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Property Overview

Property Type

Condominium

Listing Type

For Rent

Year Built

2016

Bedrooms

1

Full Bathrooms

1

Living Area

658 sq ft

Total Rooms

4

Entry Level

4

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease

Style Condominium

Year Built 2016

Living Area 658 sq ft

Lot Size 99,999 sq ft

Bedrooms 1

Full Baths 1

Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Electric, Natural Gas, Central, Forced Air

Cooling None

Flooring None

Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer

Fireplace None

Basement None

Laundry Fourth Floor, In Unit

Features Elevator

Exterior

Construction None

Architecture None

Roof None

Features Deck - Roof, City View(s)

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch Deck - Roof

Parking

Features None

Total Spaces 1

Utilities

Electric None

Water None

Sewer None

Gas None

Other None

Financial

HOA Yes

Interior Features

Flooring:

Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer

Interior Features: Elevator

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Laundry: Fourth Floor, In Unit

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Year Built: 2016

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Heating: Electric, Natural Gas, Central, Forced Air

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Exterior Features: Deck - Roof, City View(s)

Patio & Porch: Deck - Roof

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Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1

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Special Features

View: Yes

View Type: City

Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, T-Station

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Neighborhood

Union Square

197 Washington St. # 407, 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

3 schools

Capuano Early Childhood Center

0.3 mi

250 students Very Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades PK-01

B+

Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park

0.4 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

0.5 mi | #245 of 352 | Score: 37.0

Improved 6 spots from last year

-21.2 below state avg

747 students Diverse

Grades PK-08

M

Middle Schools

3 schools

Next Wave Junior High School

0.5 mi

16 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades 06-08

C+

Cambridge Street Upper School

0.6 mi | #214 of 352 | Score: 39.8

Dropped 26 spots from last year

-18.4 below state avg

301 students Very Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades 06-08

B+

Darby Vassall Upper School

0.8 mi | #118 of 352 | Score: 47.5

Improved 26 spots from last year

-10.7 below state avg

298 students Very Diverse

Rising School Diverse Student Body

Grades 06-08

H

High Schools

3 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

B-

Community Charter School of Cambridge

0.9 mi | #178 of 346 | Score: 53.1

Dropped 57 spots from last year

-5.2 below state avg

251 students Diverse

7 sports • 202 athletes

High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum

Grades 06-12

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Jun 21, 2026

$3,400 $100 (-2.86%)

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Jun 1, 2026

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Original listing

Agent: Stephen Johansen Office: Compass

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
06/21/2026	↓ Price Reduced	$3,400	$100	-	From $3,500 to $3,400 (-2.9%)
06/01/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$3,500	-	-	Original listing

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Jun 21, 2026	Price Changed	$3,400	-$100
Jun 1, 2026	New Listing Added	$3,500	—

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