Bauer House was constructed under the 202 PRAC program of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. The building was dedicated on September 22, 1996.

A residence for independent seniors 62 years of age and older, this equal opportunity subsidized housing consists of 75 units that include 70 one-bedroom units and 4 handicap accessible one-bedroom units.

The project was named for the Reverend Frank J. Bauer and Mrs. Jean E. Bauer whose labors helped found and operate the three housing projects sponsored by Wollaston Lutheran Church (Fenno House, Town Brook House & Bauer House).