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 Thursday at 11..
Sold for $750,000
$750,000
74 Galen St, Waltham, MA 02451
2beds
1,333sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
7,166 Square Feet Lot
$758,700 Zestimate®
$563/sqft
$2,764 Estimated rent
Home value
$758,700
$698,000 - $827,000
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Fireplaced family roomGarden areaPeaceful backyard paradiseFirst floor studySpacious primary bedroomOpen floor planHardwood floors throughout
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Beth Rossi 508-277-1491,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Franklin 508-541-6200
Bought with:
Shawna Buettner
Lyv Realty
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73528023
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Dining room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Archway
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Laminate, Cabinets - Upgraded, Stainless Steel Appliances, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Main,First
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Archway
- Level: First
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
Features
- Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Archway, Beadboard, Den, Sun Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Sump Pump,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,333
- Total interior livable area: 1,333 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,333
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Shared Driveway, Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
- Exterior features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Greenhouse, Decorative Lighting, Garden
Lot
- Size: 7,166 sqft
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Greenhouse
- Parcel number: M:041 B:014 L:0033,832460
- Zoning: 1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 150 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University
Location
- Region: Waltham
- Subdivision: The Highlands
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Contract
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/7/2026 | Sold | $750,000+7.2%$563/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73528023 Report a problem | ||
| 6/16/2026 | Pending sale | $699,900$525/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73528023 Report a problem | ||
| 6/8/2026 | Contingent | $699,900$525/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73528023 Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $699,900+37.2%$525/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73528023 Report a problem | ||
| 10/28/2021 | Sold | $510,000$383/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #72891394 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,017 +2.3% | $612,700 +0.4% |
| 2024 | $5,880 +3.4% | $610,000 +10.7% |
| 2023 | $5,687 -10.5% | $551,100 -3.4% |
| 2022 | $6,354 +5.8% | $570,400 +7.5% |
| 2021 | $6,008 +3.9% | $530,700 +9.6% |
| 2020 | $5,784 +1.6% | $484,000 +7.6% |
| 2019 | $5,694 +9.7% | $449,800 +9.3% |
| 2018 | $5,190 +6.5% | $411,600 +6.1% |
| 2017 | $4,872 +4.6% | $387,900 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,656 +0.7% | $380,400 +8% |
| 2015 | $4,624 +2.1% | $352,200 +4.4% |
| 2014 | $4,530 -0.2% | $337,300 +0.3% |
| 2013 | $4,537 +1.4% | $336,300 +0.3% |
| 2012 | $4,475 +2% | $335,200 |
| 2011 | $4,388 +1% | $335,200 -3.2% |
| 2010 | $4,344 +8% | $346,400 -2.6% |
| 2009 | $4,021 +4.9% | $355,800 -2% |
| 2008 | $3,832 +2.6% | $363,200 -3% |
| 2007 | $3,734 +4.3% | $374,500 +8.1% |
| 2006 | $3,579 +8.9% | $346,500 +4.3% |
| 2005 | $3,286 +7.4% | $332,300 |
| 2004 | $3,060 +6.2% | $332,300 +11.5% |
| 2003 | $2,882 +12.3% | $298,000 +21.5% |
| 2002 | $2,567 +11% | $245,200 +24.2% |
| 2000 | $2,313 +5.8% | $197,500 +15% |
| 1999 | $2,187 | $171,700 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 02451
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Thomas R Plympton Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10John F Kennedy Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 4/10Waltham Sr High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Thomas R Plympton Elementary
- Middle: John F Kennedy Middles School
- High: Waltham High School
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
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- Middlesex County
- Waltham
- 02451
- 74 Galen St
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