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28 Galen Street, Waltham MA 02451

Waltham, MA 02451
$1,060,000
Est. $6,218/month
4
Beds
2
Baths
3,068
Sq Ft
$346
Price/Sq Ft
0.24
Acres
1950
Year Built
14
Days on Market
Closed Listed Mar 18, 2026 • MLS# 73488454 Copied!

About this home

Beautifully maintained and thoughtfully updated Colonial in the desirable Highlands neighborhood. The main level features a fireplaced living room, hardwood floors, a flexible first-floor bedroom, office, and full bath. The custom chef’s kitchen offers cherry soft-close cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a large granite island, and a dining area with sliders to a deck and private backyard—ideal for entertaining. The partially finished basement includes a fireplaced family/playroom with a wet bar, laundry area, ample storage, and direct access to a workshop and yard. Major updates since 2018 include electrical, solar, renovated bath and basement, and conversion from oil to gas heating. Don’t miss this move-in ready gem!

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Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1950
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
3,068 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $970,000
Final Sale Price: $1,060,000
Difference: +$90,000 (+9.3%)
Performance Metrics
109.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
14
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $316
Sale $/sq ft: $346
This property sold for $346 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 9.3% 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 3 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$346/sq ft
Area Average
$404/sq ft
Difference
14.3%

This property sold below the area average, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1950
Living Area 3,068 sq ft
Lot Size 0.24 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Electric
Cooling Heat Pump, Whole House Fan
Flooring Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Family Room, Living Room
Fireplaces 2
Basement Full, Partially Finished, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry
Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
Features Cable Hookup, Home Office, Wet Bar

Exterior

Construction Conventional (2x4-2x6)
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle

Parking

Features Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 2

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $7,901
Assessed Value $804,600

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Cable Hookup, Home Office, Wet Bar
Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1950
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Conventional (2x4-2x6)
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Block

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Electric
Heating Zones: 9
Cooling: Heat Pump, Whole House Fan
Cooling Zones: 5
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type: Family Room, Living Room

Location

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Neighborhood

28 Galen Street, Waltham MA 02451

Waltham, MA 02451

Walkability

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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
0.8 mi
Grades 02-12
The Lumen Academy
1.8 mi
Grades PK-08
Our Lady's Academy
1.9 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
1.2 mi | #433 of 824 | Score: 46.6
Dropped 101 spots from last year
-11.6 below state avg
222 students Moderate
Grades K-05
B-
William F. Stanley Elementary School
1.2 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
A-
Douglas MacArthur Elementary School
1.4 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
Henry Whittemore Elementary School
1.6 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
Northeast Elementary School
1.7 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+
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
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
Chapel Hill Chauncy Hall School
0.7 mi
Grades 09-12
Waltham Valor High School
1.2 mi
49 students Less Diverse
Grades 09-12
Gann Academy-The New Jewish High School
1.9 mi
Grades 09-12
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Year 15
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Property History

Market Insights

8.5%
Price Range
16
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Apr 24, 2026
$1,060,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 16
📋
Status: Active under contract
Mar 25, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
Pending Sale
Mar 25, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
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Listed for Sale
Mar 18, 2026
$970,000
Original listing
Agent: Pei-Chi Li Office: Lamacchia Realty, Inc.
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Listed for Sale
Mar 18, 2026
$970,000
Original listing
Agent: Pei-Chi Li Office: Lamacchia Realty, Inc.

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Mar 25, 2026 Status: Active under contract $0
Mar 18, 2026 New Listing Added $970,000
Mar 18, 2026 New Listing Added $970,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
14 days
Price per Sq Ft
$346

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $7,901 $804,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$7,901
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$804,600

Listing Information

Listing Agent Pei-Chi Li
Listing Office Lamacchia Realty, Inc.
Agent MLS ID CN218544
Office MLS ID AN5825
Listing Data Updated Apr 24, 2026 4:06 PM 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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