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Union Square is in Somerville. Tell us whether you want a house, condo, loft-style home or apartment, and which part of the area works for your trip to work or school.
Prospect Hill, Brickbottom and Boynton Yards appear alongside Union Square in our earlier coverage. Compare the actual street and building rather than assuming those names describe the same location or kind of home.
Older houses, converted buildings and mixed-use developments offer different ownership questions. Compare layout, stairs, private or shared outdoor space, parking and the condition of the property.
For a condo, ask about association fees, reserves, planned work and building rules. For a house, consider the maintenance you will be responsible for. Ask your agent for recent comparable sales rather than using an old neighborhood-wide price.
Share your budget, move-in date, bedrooms and any parking, pet or access needs with our rental team. Ask what the rent includes and whether the proposed lease dates fit your plans.
An open loft layout can differ from an apartment with separate rooms. Look at storage, privacy, laundry and daylight in the actual home before deciding whether it works for you.
Our earlier coverage described the 2017 Union Square redevelopment approvals, including a mixed-use proposal with housing, business space and public open space. It also followed the Green Line Extension’s changing designs, funding decisions and delayed timetables.
Those accounts explain why development and transit were central to earlier neighborhood discussions. Their forecast opening dates and proposed unit totals are historical, not a report of construction status or available homes today.
The earlier guide described Bow Market between Somerville Avenue and Bow Street as a small-storefront project for food businesses, artists and retailers. It also reported housing at 181 Washington Street opening in January 2017 on the former Pope Elementary School site.
That Washington Street report described 35 affordable homes and ground-floor commercial space. It does not establish current vacancies or eligibility. Ask about the requirements and application process for the particular home rather than assuming it is an ordinary unrestricted rental.
Test your trip from the address you are considering and compare the housing costs attached to that property. Earlier comparisons with Cambridge, old interest rates and past rent averages are not a budget for a move today.
Ask Amo Realty about buying or renting in Union Square. Include any listing link, your timing and the home features you need; nearby shops or a development announcement do not establish apartment availability.