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164 Galen St. # 52, Watertown MA 02472

Watertown, MA 02472
$400,000
Est. $3,098/month
1
Beds
1
Baths
670
Sq Ft
$597
Price/Sq Ft
1973
Year Built
14
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 20, 2022 • MLS# 73038625 Copied!

About this home

This one-bedroom condo is in a professionally managed building on the Watertown/Newton line. This perfect unit features an open living and dining area with access to a private balcony, a modern kitchen with granite counters and S.S. appliances, and a spacious bedroom. Common amenities include an outdoor pool and sauna. This unit comes with one assigned off-street parking space. Extra storage in the basement and on-site laundry facilities. Elevator building. The location gives quick access to Mass Pike and river roads. On express bus line to Boston’s financial district along with bus to Kenmore square. Near shops/restaurants in Newton Corner, Watertown Square, and a short drive to the new Arsenal Yard/Park. A few blocks from Charles River & bike path! *** ALL OFFERS ARE DUE 9/27 AT 11 AM!! ***

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner YU KWOK WAI
Mailing Address 164 GALEN ST U15, WATERTOWN, MA, 02472

Land Use

Use Code 1020
Description N/A
Style CONDO-FLAT

Tax Information

Assessed Value $438,600

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $0 $437,100 $438,600

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Oct 1, 2025 $100 176/65
Jun 10, 2025 $400,000 175/49
Mar 18, 2025 $100 1625/81
Mar 10, 2025 $479,000 174/77
Jan 30, 2025 $1 174/30
Jul 16, 2024 $1 172/112
Apr 12, 2024 $355,000 171/140
Nov 1, 2023 $1 170/78
Nov 8, 2022 $399,000 167/99
May 23, 2022 $1 165/137

Building Permit History

Issued Type / Work Status Value
Nov 1, 2024 Building Permit Application - Other than a One & Two Family
[BP-24-995]
Permit #362773
May 2, 2024 Building Permit Application - Other than a One & Two Family
[BP-24-332]
Permit #356993
Data: Town of Watertown

Municipal Context: WATERTOWN

Match: address_condo (90.0% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1973
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
670 sq ft
Total Rooms
2
Stories
1
Entry Level
5

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $389,000
Final Sale Price: $400,000
Difference: +$11,000 (+2.8%)
Performance Metrics
102.8%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
14
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $581
Sale $/sq ft: $597
This property sold for $597 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 2.8% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 14 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 14 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$597/sq ft
Area Average
$443/sq ft
Difference
+34.7%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1973
Living Area 670 sq ft
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 2

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling Wall Unit(s)
Flooring Laminate
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry Common Area, In Building
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool Association, In Ground
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Has Garage Yes
Features Assigned, Off Street
Total Spaces 1

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range

Financial

Annual Tax $5,497
Assessed Value $406,700

Interior Features

Flooring: Laminate
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: Common Area, In Building
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1973
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Assigned, Off Street

Location

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Neighborhood

164 Galen St. # 52, Watertown MA 02472

Watertown, MA 02472

Walkability

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Nearby Schools

School District
Watertown School District local
A-
School Safety 2024-25
1.0% Low
0.8% Suspensions 0.2% In-School 0.2% Emergency
4.5% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

8 schools
Perkins School for the Blind
0.6 mi
Grades PK-12
Jewish Community Day School
1.4 mi
Grades K-08
Atrium School
1.7 mi
Grades K-06
Star Academy (Watertown Campus)
2.0 mi
Grades PK-12
A
Hosmer School
1.0 mi | #140 of 824 | Score: 57.4
Improved 112 spots from last year
-0.8 below state avg
758 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
A
Cunniff School
1.4 mi | #166 of 824 | Score: 56.3
Improved 20 spots from last year
-1.9 below state avg
320 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
St. Stephen's Armenian School
1.5 mi
Grades PK-05
A+
James Russell Lowell School
891.0 mi | #84 of 824 | Score: 60.2
Improved 80 spots from last year
+2 above state avg
422 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

1 school
A-
Watertown Middle School
1.0 mi | #108 of 352 | Score: 48.6
Improved 11 spots from last year
-9.6 below state avg
583 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

2 schools
Walker Beacon School
1.5 mi
Grades 07-12
B+
Watertown High School
0.9 mi | #112 of 346 | Score: 59.3
Improved 118 spots from last year
+1.1 above state avg
761 students Diverse
18 sports • 1,578 athletes
Strong AP Program Rising School Career Tech Programs Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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Property Tax $458
Homeowners Insurance $200
HOA Fee $417/mo
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Year 15
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Property History

Market Insights

2.8%
Price Range
15
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73529613
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Currently Listed
Jun 3, 2026
$389,900
MLS #73529613 - Active
Sold
Nov 7, 2022
$400,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 15
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Listed for Sale
Sep 20, 2022
$389,000
Original listing
Agent: Thea Kaltsas Office: Compass

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 3, 2026 Sold $389,900
Sep 20, 2022 New Listing Added $389,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
14 days
Price per Sq Ft
$597

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2022 $5,497 $406,700

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,497
Tax Year 2022
HOA Fee
$417
Per month
Assessed Value
$406,700

Listing Information

Listing Agent Thea Kaltsas
Listing Office Compass
Agent MLS ID CN203042
Office MLS ID AN2383
Listing Data Updated Nov 10, 2022 11:56 AM EST
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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