
42 Bow St #5 Somerville — Photo 1 of 30
Recent Drop: $30,100
$799,900
Investment Analysis — 42 Bow St #5
Somerville, MA 02143
Based on HUD Small Area Fair Market Rent for Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area, a 2-bedroom in 02143 carries an estimated $3,470/mo in gross rent — about a 2.49% cap rate and $19,897/yr in estimated NOI at the $799,900 list price. Adjust every assumption in the calculator below.
Beds
2
Baths
2
SqFt
1,003
Style
Condominium
Built
2012
NEW PRICE. NEW PHOTOS. SAME PRIME UNION SQUARE LOCATION. Live at the center of everything Union Square has to offer & come home to your own top floor retreat. Rebuilt in 2019, this stylish 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo blends modern design, thoughtful details & rare convenience of OFF STREET PARKING. The open concept living space was made for both entertaining & everyday life, featuring a gas fireplace, coffered ceiling & a showpiece kitchen w/ JennAir appliances, quartz countertops, Carrera marble backsplash, walk in pantry & waterfall edge island. The spacious primary suite offers double closets & a spa inspired bath w/ double vanities & oversized walk in tiled shower. In unit laundry, generous attic storage, smart home features make city living effortless. A pet-friendly, owner-occupied building adds to the appeal. Step outside & Union Square is yours. Grab dinner or drinks at Bow Market, pick up groceries nearby, hit the neighborhood parks & dog parks, or hop on the Green Line for an easy trip into Boston. Harvard, Porter and Davis Squares are all within easy reach. Restaurants, coffee, shopping, entertainment & public transit are close by, while home still feels like your own private escape above it all.
Estimates — not financial advice
These figures are illustrative estimates for informational purposes only — not an appraisal, valuation, or guarantee of rent, income, or returns, and not financial, tax, or investment advice. Rent is either the figure reported on the MLS listing — in-place rent that may differ from market and is not verified against the actual leases — or, where the listing reports none, an estimate from HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, a government benchmark that may differ from actual market rent. Each figure is labelled with its source. Cap rate, NOI, and returns depend on the assumptions shown, which you can change. MLS and other third-party data may be inaccurate or out of date. Verify all figures independently and consult your own financial, tax, and legal advisors before making any investment decision.
Property Details
Financials
Parking
Interior Specifications
Climate & Utilities
Building & Exterior
Property & Lot
Amenities & Appliances
Range • Dishwasher • Microwave • Refrigerator • Washer • Dryer
Neighborhood
Public Transportation • Shopping • Park • Medical Facility • Laundromat • Highway Access
Geography
Floorplan Breakdown
Structural Layout
Living Room
Lvl ThirdCoffered Ceiling(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Cable Hookup, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
Dining Room
Lvl ThirdKitchen
Lvl ThirdCoffered Ceiling(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Pantry, Countertops - Upgraded, Kitchen Island, Cabinets - Upgraded, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Decorative Molding
Primary Bedroom
Lvl ThirdBathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Decorative Molding
Bedroom 2
Lvl ThirdBathroom 1
Lvl nullBathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Remodeled
Bathroom 2
Lvl nullBathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Remodeled
Property History
$799,900
Was $830,000
Sep 21, 2026
MLS® 73481827
$830,000
Was $844,900
Aug 28, 2026
MLS® 73481827
$844,900
Was $849,900
Aug 7, 2026
MLS® 73481827
$849,900
Was $875,000
Jun 29, 2026
MLS® 73481827
$875,000
Was $900,000
May 28, 2026
MLS® 73481827
$900,000
Was $925,000
Apr 16, 2026
MLS® 73481827
$925,000
Mar 3, 2026
MLS® 73481827
$950,000
Dec 31, 2024
MLS® 73295393
$950,000
Sep 26, 2024
MLS® 73295393
Listing Agent: Gary Sobel
Listing Office: Keller Williams Boston MetroWest
MLS® Number: 73481827








