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74 Galen St, Waltham MA 02451

Waltham, MA 02451 • The Highlands
$699,900
Est. $4,240/month
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,333
Sq Ft
$525
Price/Sq Ft
0.16
Acres
1920
Year Built
7 hours 10 minutes
Time on Market
Active Open House Listed Jun 2, 2026 • MLS# 73528023 Copied!

About this home

Wonderful opportunity to live in this well-maintained home in a tree lined Highlands neighborhood setting . The freshly painted interior features an open floor plan with hardwood floors throughout, first floor study, white cabinet kitchen, dining room with built in cabinetry & fireplaced family room. Upstairs there is a spacious primary bedroom, guest bedroom and newly renovated bath. Recent updates include new front stairs & railings, new first floor half bath, new gutters & downspouts, new tankless gas boiler, indirect water heater, updated electric & much more. Sunroom provides additional living space. Summer nights will be enjoyed in the peaceful backyard paradise with a patio, garden area, flowering bushes & greenhouse. Close to Prospect Hill park and everything Waltham has to offer. Showings start Friday 6/5.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,333 sq ft
Total Rooms
7

Open House Schedule

06
Jun
Saturday, June 6
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EDT
07
Jun
Sunday, June 7
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1920
Living Area 1,333 sq ft
Lot Size 0.16 acres
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Family Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Walk-out Access, Sump Pump, Unfinished
Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
Features Closet/cabinets - Custom Built, Archway, Beadboard, Den, Sun Room

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Greenhouse, Decorative Lighting, Garden
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch - Enclosed, Patio

Parking

Features Shared Driveway, Off Street
Total Spaces 4

Utilities

Electric 150 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $6,017
Assessed Value $612,700

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Archway, Beadboard, Den, Sun Room
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Sump Pump, Unfinished
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1920
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Block

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

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

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Greenhouse, Decorative Lighting, Garden
Patio & Porch: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures: Greenhouse
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Shared Driveway, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Family Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University

Location

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Neighborhood

The Highlands

74 Galen St, Waltham MA 02451

Waltham, MA 02451

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Nearby Schools

School District
Waltham School District local
B+
School Safety 2024-25
2.3% Average
2.2% Suspensions 1.4% In-School 0.1% Emergency
3.2% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
Milestones Day School
0.7 mi
Grades 02-12
The Lumen Academy
1.8 mi
Grades PK-08
Our Lady's Academy
1.8 mi
Grades PK-08
B+
Thomas R Plympton Elementary School
0.3 mi | #303 of 824 | Score: 50.8
Improved 344 spots from last year
-7.4 below state avg
357 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades K-05
B-
Dual Language School
1.1 mi | #433 of 824 | Score: 46.6
Dropped 101 spots from last year
-11.6 below state avg
222 students Moderate
Grades K-05
A-
Douglas MacArthur Elementary School
1.3 mi | #185 of 824 | Score: 55.9
Improved 213 spots from last year
-2.3 below state avg
475 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades K-05
B-
William F. Stanley Elementary School
1.3 mi | #420 of 824 | Score: 47.2
Improved 49 spots from last year
-11.1 below state avg
381 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
B
Northeast Elementary School
1.6 mi | #352 of 824 | Score: 49.1
Improved 255 spots from last year
-9.1 below state avg
527 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
B
Henry Whittemore Elementary School
1.7 mi | #357 of 824 | Score: 49.0
Improved 144 spots from last year
-9.2 below state avg
372 students Moderate
Rising School
Grades K-05
B+
James Fitzgerald Elementary School
2.0 mi | #270 of 824 | Score: 51.8
Improved 2 spots from last year
-6.4 below state avg
350 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
A-
John F Kennedy Middle School
0.6 mi | #94 of 352 | Score: 50.3
Improved 34 spots from last year
-7.9 below state avg
635 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B
John W. McDevitt Middle School
0.8 mi | #160 of 352 | Score: 43.8
Dropped 17 spots from last year
-14.4 below state avg
618 students Diverse
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

4 schools
Chapel Hill Chauncy Hall School
0.6 mi
Grades 09-12
B-
Waltham Senior High School
0.6 mi | #179 of 346 | Score: 53.0
Improved 59 spots from last year
-5.2 below state avg
1,791 students Diverse
21 sports • 1,802 athletes
Early College Program Rising School Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum
Grades 09-12
Waltham Valor High School
1.1 mi
49 students Less Diverse
Grades 09-12
Gann Academy-The New Jewish High School
1.8 mi
Grades 09-12
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Property History

Market Insights

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Previous Sales

Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Sale
Jun 2, 2026
$699,900
Original listing
Agent: Beth Rossi Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Franklin
Previous Transaction - MLS #72891394
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Oct 28, 2021
$510,000
MLS #72891394

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 2, 2026 New Listing Added $699,900
Oct 28, 2021 Sold $510,000

Market Statistics

Time on Market
7 hours 10 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$525

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $6,017 $612,700

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,017
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$612,700

Listing Information

Listing Agent Beth Rossi
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Franklin
Agent MLS ID BB980616
Office MLS ID AN6210
Listing Data Updated Jun 2, 2026 10:12 AM EDT
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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