Located in a venerated 14-unit brick building in the heart of Union Square Somerville, this immaculate, updated, well appointed, sun filled + sophisticated one bed plus study has everything: including a great off-street parking spot. Extraordinary natural light pours in through the oversized windows, and 11-foot ceilings/gleaming hardwood floors enhance the lofty vibe of the open, expansive living/dining/kitchen layout.The bedroom is very private. Roomy bath w/spa tub. Ample storage includes 3 double-doored wardrobe closets, a mudroom w/in unit washer/dryer + a generous stowage space under the raised office and sleeping loft areas. Pet friendly, elevator building w/gracious foyers. Deeded parking space in the 1-way lot. There isn't a more desired location in our Universe-it's just steps to the hippest restaurants/bars/coffee shops/maker spaces/rock gyms/bike paths, lab/office spaces, 2 MBTA Green Line stops, MIT, Harvard, and everything else. Park your car at home and enjoy urban life!
Sold for $780,000
$780,000
50 Bow St Unit 9, Somerville, MA 02143
1beds
963sqft
Condominium
Built in 1874
-- sqft lot
$786,600 Zestimate®
$810/sqft
$3,041 Estimated rent
Home value
$786,600
$724,000 - $857,000
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Gleaming hardwood floorsOff-street parking spotSpa tubOversized windowsAmple storage
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Listed by:
Mary Hennessey 617-821-3026,
Mary Hennessey R.E. 978-302-1283
Bought with:
Adam Umina
Metro Realty Corp.
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73364676
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11 x 11
Bathroom 1
- Level: Second
- Area: 81
- Dimensions: 9 x 9
Dining room
- Level: Second
- Area: 165
- Dimensions: 11 x 15
Kitchen
- Level: Second
- Area: 136
- Dimensions: 8 x 17
Living room
- Level: Second
- Area: 176
- Dimensions: 11 x 16
Office
- Level: Second
- Area: 49
- Dimensions: 7 x 7
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas, Unit Control
Cooling
- Central Air, Unit Control
Appliances
- Included: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
- Laundry: Second Floor, In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Home Office, Mud Room, Entry Hall, Elevator
- Flooring: Wood, Tile
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Has basement: Yes
- Has fireplace: No
- Common walls with other units/homes: Corner
Interior area
- Total structure area: 963
- Total interior livable area: 963 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 963
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Off Street, Assigned, Exclusive Parking
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Entrance
Features
- Entry location: Unit Placement(Upper)
Details
- Parcel number: M:74 B:C L:3 U:9,4561036
- Zoning: res
- Other equipment: Intercom
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- Year built: 1874
- Major remodel year: 2004
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
- Security: Intercom, Security System
HOA
- Amenities included: Elevator(s)
- Services included: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Security, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
- HOA fee: $401 monthly
Location
- Region: Somerville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $810/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $708,700
- Annual tax amount: $7,732
- Date on market: 1/11/2026
- Listing terms: Delayed Occupancy
- Exclusions: Tenant's Belongings
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/20/2025 | Sold | $780,000+4.1%$810/sqft |
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| 4/27/2025 | Contingent | $749,000$778/sqft |
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| 4/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $749,000+115.2%$778/sqft |
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| 5/26/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/21/2022 | Listed for rent | $3,300+10%$3/sqft |
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| 4/6/2019 | Listing removed | $3,000$3/sqft |
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| 3/26/2019 | Listed for rent | $3,000$3/sqft |
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| 9/9/2010 | Sold | $348,000-15.9%$361/sqft |
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| 9/16/2005 | Sold | $414,000$430/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,732 +5.9% | $708,700 +2.1% |
| 2024 | $7,301 +3.9% | $694,000 +2.1% |
| 2023 | $7,025 +7.1% | $679,400 +5.5% |
| 2022 | $6,558 -0.1% | $644,200 |
| 2021 | $6,564 +7.2% | $644,200 +6.1% |
| 2020 | $6,125 -6.2% | $607,000 |
| 2019 | $6,531 +4.2% | $607,000 +9.6% |
| 2018 | $6,265 +2.7% | $553,900 +6% |
| 2017 | $6,098 0% | $522,500 +7.3% |
| 2016 | $6,101 | $486,900 |
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Neighborhood: Union Square
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln ParkGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.2 mi
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- NACapuano Early Childhood CenterGrades: PK-KDistance: 0.6 mi
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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Somerville
- 02143
- Union Square
- 50 Bow St Unit 9
