CondominiumResidential
16 Palmer St
WALTHAM, MA 02451
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1880
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
Built 18802 units834–1,768 ft²
$1.1M
All units combinedThe sum of our current value estimates for every unit in the building — roughly what the whole building's homes are worth together.
$574K
Median unit valueThe middle unit value in this building by our estimate: half the units are worth more, half less.
$488
Median $/ft²The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.
-17.1%vs the Waltham ZIP median sale $/ft² ($589)
Sales Performance
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Median sale (12 mo)The middle sale price among this building's units that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded deeds.
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1-yr changeHow the building's median sale price over the last 12 months compares with the 12 months before that.
0
Sales (12 mo)Units in this building that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded arms-length deeds.
0.0%
Turnover (12 mo)The share of units that changed hands in the last 12 months. Around 4–6% a year is typical; much higher can signal investor churn or a wave of exits.
Median sale price (yearly, all time)Every recorded arms-length sale in the building since records begin, grouped by year: the bars count sales and the line tracks the median price paid.MedianSales
200520172021
3 arms-length sales on record for this building.
Unit Mix & Floor PlansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.
2 bed
1 unit$517K · $619/ft²
3 bed
1 unit$632K · $357/ft²
Ownership & Financing
Owner-occupiedThe share of units where the owner lives in the unit, per county records. The rest are second homes or rentals.100%
Company-ownedUnits owned through an LLC, trust, or other company — a rough proxy for investor ownership.0%
Typical owner tenureThe middle number of years since each unit last changed hands — how long the current owners have been in place.8.0 yrs
Cash purchases (5 yrs)The share of purchases in the last 5 years with no mortgage recorded. High cash share is common in second-home and investor buildings.0%
Avg. loan-to-valueAverage current loan balance against unit value across the building. Low numbers mean owners hold lots of equity — a sign of financial stability.68%
Median owner equityThe middle dollar amount of equity (value minus loans) unit owners hold in this building.$579,053
Median tax billThe middle annual property tax bill among the building's units.$5,158
Pre-foreclosure noticesUnits with an active pre-foreclosure or foreclosure notice on file.0
Recent SalesThe latest recorded arms-length sales in the building, newest first.
Values are TopHap estimates, not appraisals. Sales, ownership and tax figures come from recorded county documents via ATTOM and can lag by several weeks.
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.
EHM
Thomas R Plympton Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
Waltham Sr High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi
John F. Kennedy Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.7 mi
District: Waltham School District
Neighborhood · ZIP 02451These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.
CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.84
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.76
Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.
Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.16,966
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,036 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$126,384
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$156,140
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%
All UnitsEvery property record the county has at this street address, such as the units in a condo building. Prices shown are our estimates, not asking prices.
Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.
About 16 Palmer St
How many units are in 16 Palmer St, Waltham, MA?
16 Palmer St, Waltham, MA has 2 residential units across built in 1880, according to county assessor records.
What is a unit at 16 Palmer St, Waltham, MA worth?
The median TopHap Estimate across the 2 units at 16 Palmer St, Waltham, MA is $574,119. That works out to $488 per square foot. Units run from 834 to 1,768 square feet. Estimates are modelled from recorded sales and assessments, not appraisals.
Is 16 Palmer St, Waltham, MA expensive for Waltham?
Units at 16 Palmer St, Waltham, MA carry a median of $488 per square foot, 17% below the Waltham median of $589 per square foot.
How often do units sell at 16 Palmer St, Waltham, MA?
0 units at 16 Palmer St, Waltham, MA sold in the last 12 months, out of 3 recorded arms-length sales all time. That is a turnover rate of 0.0% of the building per year.
More homes on Palmer St
- 23 Palmer St # 1$1M3 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,237 ft² · Sold $1M · May 2026
- 22 Palmer St$741K3 bd · 2 ba · 1,250 ft² · Sold $680K · Jul 2023
- 16 Palmer St # 2$632K3 bd · 1 ba · 1,768 ft² · Sold $540K · Oct 2021
- 17 Palmer St # 1$691K2 bd · 1 ba · 1,718 ft² · Sold $650K · Sep 2021
- 29 Palmer St$824K3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,488 ft² · Sold $647K · Dec 2020
- 8 Palmer St # 104 bd · 3 ba · 2,582 ft² · Sold $734K · Dec 2018
- 13 Palmer St # 154 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,298 ft² · Sold $710K · Oct 2018
- 23 Palmer St # 2$907K3 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,189 ft² · Sold $710K · Aug 2017
- 33 Palmer St # 357 bd · 5 ba · 4,090 ft² · Sold $728K · Aug 2014
- 9 Palmer St4 bd · 3 ba · 1,978 ft² · Sold $435K · Jun 2003
- 25 Palmer St # 276 bd · 3 ba · 3,455 ft² · Sold $235K · May 2000
- 18 Palmer St5 bd · 4 ba · 2,490 ft² · Sold Aug 1994
Closest homes
- 16 Palmer St$632K0 ft · 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,768 ft² · Sold $540K · Oct 2021
- 18 Palmer St56 ft · 5 bd · 4 ba · 2,490 ft² · Sold Aug 1994
- 8 Palmer St57 ft · 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,582 ft² · Sold $734K · Dec 2018
- 22 Palmer St$741K115 ft · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,250 ft² · Sold $680K · Jul 2023
- 15 Prospect Hill Ave114 ft · 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,819 ft² · Sold Jan 1978
- 98 Columbus Ave$810K154 ft · 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,879 ft² · Sold $187K · Jan 1997
- 102 Columbus Ave # 104142 ft · 6 bd · 4 ba · 2,508 ft²
- 13 Palmer St140 ft · 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,298 ft² · Sold $710K · Oct 2018
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- 99 Princeton Ave$1M4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,316 ft² · Sold $1M · Aug 2026
- 27 Cedarcroft Ln$900K4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,680 ft² · Sold $900K · Aug 2026
- 31 Smith St$931K3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,815 ft² · Sold $931K · Aug 2026
- 184 College Farm Rd$1.1M2.5 ba · 2,016 ft² · Sold $1.1M · Aug 2026
- 53 Hiawatha Ave$936K2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,815 ft² · Sold $936K · Aug 2026
- 11 Autumn Ln$750K3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,274 ft² · Sold $1M · Aug 2026
- 45 Columbus Ave2 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,088 ft² · Sold $710K · Aug 2026
- 150 School St$349K1 bd · 1 ba · 698 ft² · Sold $349K · Aug 2026
- 301 Hardy Pond Rd$690K3 bd · 1 ba · 1,140 ft² · Sold $690K · Aug 2026
- 197 Smith St$1.4M3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,703 ft² · Sold $1.4M · Aug 2026
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