Pending

$650,000

17 Galen St, Waltham, MA 02451

4beds

1,365sqft

$4,342/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1940

10,690 Square Feet Lot

$678,300 Zestimate^®

$476/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Large yardHardwood flooringAmple parking

HIGHLY DESIRABLE HIGHLANDS LOCALE! TLC NEEDED! Bright three-bedroom Cape Cod -style home featuring spacious E-I-K, sun-filled living room w/bay window, hardwood flooring (under carpeting), updated heating and hot water, ready to finish lower level, large yard, ample parking, and much more! Walk to Leary Field, public transportation, and shops! Quick access to Rte 128, Rte 2, and Mass Pike!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Level: First

Bedroom 2

Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Level: First

Bedroom 3

Features: Closet
Level: Second

Bedroom 4

Features: Closet
Level: Second

Bathroom 1

Features: Bathroom - Full
Level: First

Kitchen

Level: First

Living room

Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Level: First

Heating

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: Water Heater
Laundry: In Basement

Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Doors: Insulated Doors
Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens
Has basement: No
Number of fireplaces: 1

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,365
Total interior livable area: 1,365 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,365

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 3
Parking features: Paved Drive, Paved
Uncovered spaces: 3

Features

Exterior features: Rain Gutters, Screens

Lot

Size: 10,690 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: 833568
Zoning: RES

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Cape
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Frame
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1940

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Park, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University
Subdivision: HIGHLANDS

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Waltham

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $476/sqft
Tax assessed value: $707,600
Annual tax amount: $7,302
Date on market: 9/22/2026

Estimated market value

$678,300

$644,000 - $712,000

$2,771/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/16/2026	Pending sale	$650,000$476/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73574323 Report a problem
9/12/2026	Contingent	$650,000$476/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73574323 Report a problem
9/9/2026	Listed for sale	$650,000+265.4%$476/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73574323 Report a problem
7/25/1994	Sold	$177,900$130/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$6,652 +2.2%	$677,400 +0.3%
2024	$6,510 +1%	$675,300 +8.1%
2023	$6,448 -1%	$624,800 +6.9%
2022	$6,512 +6.2%	$584,600 +7.9%
2021	$6,133 +2.4%	$541,800 +8.1%
2020	$5,987 -1.1%	$501,000 +4.8%
2019	$6,053 +8.6%	$478,100 +8.2%
2018	$5,574 +6.7%	$442,000 +6.3%
2017	$5,224 +4.7%	$415,900 +2%
2016	$4,991 +3.5%	$407,800 +11%
2015	$4,824 +2.3%	$367,400 +4.6%
2014	$4,715 +0.6%	$351,100 +1.1%
2013	$4,685 +1.1%	$347,300
2012	$4,636 +2%	$347,300
2011	$4,546 +0.8%	$347,300 -3.4%
2010	$4,508 +2.6%	$359,500 -7.6%
2009	$4,395 +5.1%	$388,900 -1.9%
2008	$4,181 +2.5%	$396,300 -3.2%
2007	$4,081 +3%	$409,300 +6.7%
2006	$3,964 +9.1%	$383,700 +4.4%
2005	$3,634 +7.4%	$367,400
2004	$3,384 +2.8%	$367,400 +7.9%
2003	$3,292 +12.1%	$340,400 +21.4%
2002	$2,937 +21.9%	$280,500 +36.4%
2000	$2,409 -1.6%	$205,700 +7.1%
1999	$2,447	$192,100