$910,000
SOLD AUG 14, 2023
2 Beds
2 Baths
948 Sq Ft
$164/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$960 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

30 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Somerville High School Rated A-
  • Property is near public transit
  • 4-minute walk to Quincy Street Open Space

About This Home

As of August 2023

Welcome home to 42 Bow Street located in heart of Union Square! Gorgeous condo situated in a victorian complex that was expanded on and completely renovated in 2019. Open-concept living at its finest maximizing space and function! The unit features a gourmet kitchen with Jenn Air appliances, gas cooking, quartz countertops, and a separate dining area. Your living room offers coffered ceilings, architectural details, gas fireplace, and wide plank oak floors. Generous sized primary suite with ensuite full bathroom complete with a dual vanity ,walk-in shower, and a private balcony. Generous sized second bedroom, additional full bathroom and in unit laundry. This unit has one off-street parking spot, easy access to all major routes and Downtown Boston, and steps to the new Union Square green line T.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Francis Curran

Coldwell Banker Realty - Westwood Listed on: 05/18/2023

Coldwell Banker Realty - Westwood

Last Buyer's Agent

Ellen Friedman

Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,195

Year Built

  • Built in 1900 | Remodeled

HOA Fees

  • $164 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 948 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Chair Railings
  • Wainscoting
  • Coffered Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Insulated Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Insulated Doors
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Car Parking Space
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Deeded Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 1 Cooling Zone
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 758237

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include insurance, reserve funds
  • 5 Units
  • 42 Bow Street Community

Amenities

  • Shops

Recreation

  • Jogging Path

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,195

Year Built

Built in 1900 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$164 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: 2/3 Family
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Entry Level: 3
  • Transaction Broker: 2.5
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood
  • Door Features: Insulated Doors
  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Upper,Back)
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Balcony - Exterior, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Upgraded, Remodeled
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Remodeled
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Chair Rail, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Wainscoting
  • Room Dining Room Level: Main,Second
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main,Second
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Kitchen Island, Cabinets - Upgraded, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor, In Unit
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,Second
  • Room Living Room Features: Coffered Ceiling(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Cable Hookup, Chair Rail, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Wainscoting
  • Basement: N
  • Living Area: 948
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: AN6181
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 965.19
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 959.92
  • MAIN SO: BB3298
  • Insulation: Full

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Deck - Wood
  • Common Walls: Corner
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Deck - Wood
  • Roof: Shingle, Rubber
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Assigned, Deeded
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 164.37
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 4
  • MANAGEMENT: Owner Association
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Insurance, Reserve Funds

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 758237
  • Zoning: res
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 00
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Private
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8195
  • Tax Book Number: 00

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 5
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No
  • NO UNITS OWNER OCC: 3

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 18, 2023
Closed on
Aug 14, 2023
Sold by
Bow Street Unit 42- 4 Llc
Bought by
Monfared Siavash K and Monfared Alex Bridget
Seller's Agent
Francis Curran
Coldwell Banker Realty - Westwood
Buyer's Agent
Ellen Friedman
Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
List Price
$949,000
Sold Price
$910,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,000
-4.11%
Views
89
Current Estimated Value
$959,292

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$49,292
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.52%
Original Mortgage
$726,200
Outstanding Balance
$712,200
Interest Rate
6.71%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$243,510

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 24, 2019
Closed on
Mar 26, 2019
Sold by
42 Bow Street Llc
Bought by
Channell William N and Channell Victoria F
Seller's Agent
Hudson Santana
Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
Buyer's Agent
Francis Curran
Coldwell Banker Realty - Westwood
List Price
$799,900
Sold Price
$790,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-1.24%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.29%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Condominium Deed $910,000 None Available
Condominium Deed $790,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $726,200 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/14/2023 08/14/23 Sold $910,000 -0.5% $960 / Sq Ft
06/18/2023 06/18/23 Pending -- -- --
06/12/2023 06/12/23 Price Changed $915,000 -3.6% $965 / Sq Ft
05/18/2023 05/18/23 For Sale $949,000 +20.1% $1,001 / Sq Ft
04/01/2019 04/01/19 Sold $790,000 -1.2% $833 / Sq Ft
02/06/2019 02/06/19 Pending -- -- --
01/24/2019 01/24/19 For Sale $799,900 -- $844 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $9,559 $876,200 $0 $876,200
2024 $9,813 $932,800 $0 $932,800
2023 $8,195 $792,600 $0 $792,600
2022 $7,712 $757,600 $0 $757,600
2021 $7,481 $734,200 $0 $734,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73113495

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: SOME M:74 B:C L:6 U:4