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164 Galen St

WATERTOWN, MA 02472
0.53 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1973
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
Built 197363 units670–950 ft²
$24M
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.
$399K
Median unit valueThe middle unit value in this building by our estimate: half the units are worth more, half less.
$493
Median $/ft²The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.

-12.2%vs the Watertown ZIP median sale $/ft² ($561)

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.
This building's own appreciationThe building's own appreciation: for every unit that sold twice (held over a year), we compute its yearly price change between the two sales and take the middle value. This is the cleanest read on how this specific building performs, because it compares each unit to itself.
+4.6%per yeartypical hold 5.9 yrsfrom 46 same-unit resales
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
19871993199720022006201120192025
Sale price per ft² (yearly, all time)The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.$/ft²
19871993199720022006201120192025

98 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.

Every unit: size vs estimated valueEvery unit in the building as one dot: across is its size, up is our current value estimate, and color is its bedroom count. Vertical columns of dots are recurring floor plans; the height spread within a column shows how much floor, view and condition move prices for the same layout.
$333K$379K$424K$469K670 ft²726 ft²782 ft²838 ft²894 ft²950 ft²
1 bd2 bd
1 bed
31 units
2 bed
32 units
Recurring 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 bd · 1 ba · 950 ft²
32 units
1 bd · 1 ba · 670 ft²
23 units
1 bd · 1 ba · 735 ft²
8 units

Value DistributionHow the building's units spread across value ranges by our current estimates. A wide spread usually means big differences in size, floor or view.

$333K–$342K
3 units
$351K–$365K
5 units
$370K–$383K
13 units
$386K–$400K
11 units
$406K–$417K
6 units
$418K–$433K
10 units
$445K–$449K
3 units
$453K–$469K
8 units

Ownership & Financing

Owner-occupiedThe share of units where the owner lives in the unit, per county records. The rest are second homes or rentals.62%
Company-ownedUnits owned through an LLC, trust, or other company — a rough proxy for investor ownership.13%
Typical owner tenureThe middle number of years since each unit last changed hands — how long the current owners have been in place.17.8 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.40%
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.30%
Median owner equityThe middle dollar amount of equity (value minus loans) unit owners hold in this building.$408,500
Median tax billThe middle annual property tax bill among the building's units.$5,105
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.

Unit 35Jun 10, 2025$400,000Unit 45Mar 10, 2025$479,000Unit 76Apr 12, 2024$355,000Unit 52Nov 8, 2022$399,000Unit 18Apr 1, 2022$505,000Unit 12Aug 26, 2021$340,000Unit 18May 25, 2021$418,000Unit 68Mar 23, 2021$799,000Unit 68Jan 20, 2021$312,000Unit 46Oct 19, 2020$350,000

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
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.Roll Tar & Gravel
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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.

H
Watertown High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Watertown Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
E
Hosmer Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.1 mi

District: Watertown School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02472These 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.112
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.103
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.71

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.6%
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.35,928
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,689 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$115,227
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$149,103
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°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.

164 Galen St # 11
2 bd · 1 ba · 950 ft²
$418K
164 Galen St # 12
1 bd · 1 ba · 670 ft²
$342K
164 Galen St # 13
1 bd · 1 ba · 670 ft²
$338K
164 Galen St # 14
2 bd · 1 ba · 950 ft²
$399K
164 Galen St # 15
2 bd · 1 ba · 950 ft²
$377K
164 Galen St # 17
1 bd · 1 ba · 735 ft²
$462K
164 Galen St # 18
2 bd · 1 ba · 950 ft²
$459K
164 Galen St # 21
2 bd · 1 ba · 950 ft²
$417K
164 Galen St # 22
1 bd · 1 ba · 670 ft²
$376K
164 Galen St # 23
1 bd · 1 ba · 670 ft²
$354K
164 Galen St # 24
2 bd · 1 ba · 950 ft²
$453K
164 Galen St # 25
2 bd · 1 ba · 950 ft²
$399K
164 Galen St # 26
1 bd · 1 ba · 670 ft²
$376K
164 Galen St # 27
1 bd · 1 ba · 735 ft²
$406K
164 Galen St # 28
2 bd · 1 ba · 950 ft²
$469K
164 Galen St # 31
2 bd · 1 ba · 950 ft²
$454K
164 Galen St # 32
1 bd · 1 ba · 670 ft²
$373K
164 Galen St # 33
1 bd · 1 ba · 670 ft²
$390K
164 Galen St # 34
2 bd · 1 ba · 950 ft²
$416K
164 Galen St # 35
2 bd · 1 ba · 950 ft²
$386K
164 Galen St # 36
1 bd · 1 ba · 670 ft²
$391K
164 Galen St # 37
1 bd · 1 ba · 735 ft²
$365K
164 Galen St # 38
2 bd · 1 ba · 950 ft²
$420K
164 Galen St # 41
2 bd · 1 ba · 950 ft²
$422K
164 Galen St # 42
1 bd · 1 ba · 670 ft²
$374K
164 Galen St # 43
1 bd · 1 ba · 670 ft²
$354K
164 Galen St # 44
2 bd · 1 ba · 950 ft²
164 Galen St # 45
2 bd · 1 ba · 950 ft²
$459K
164 Galen St # 46
1 bd · 1 ba · 670 ft²
$373K
164 Galen St # 47
1 bd · 1 ba · 735 ft²
164 Galen St # 48
2 bd · 1 ba · 950 ft²
$428K
164 Galen St # 51
2 bd · 1 ba · 950 ft²
$419K
164 Galen St # 52
1 bd · 1 ba · 670 ft²
$375K
164 Galen St # 53
1 bd · 1 ba · 670 ft²
$383K
164 Galen St # 54
2 bd · 1 ba · 950 ft²
$454K
164 Galen St # 55
2 bd · 1 ba · 950 ft²
$421K
164 Galen St # 56
1 bd · 1 ba · 670 ft²
$377K
164 Galen St # 57
1 bd · 1 ba · 735 ft²
$400K
164 Galen St # 58
2 bd · 1 ba · 950 ft²
$413K
164 Galen St # 61
2 bd · 1 ba · 950 ft²
$425K
164 Galen St # 62
1 bd · 1 ba · 670 ft²
$370K
164 Galen St # 63
1 bd · 1 ba · 670 ft²
$391K
164 Galen St
2 bd · 1 ba · 950 ft²
$393K
164 Galen St # 65
2 bd · 1 ba · 950 ft²
$395K
164 Galen St # 66
1 bd · 1 ba · 670 ft²
$376K
164 Galen St # 67
1 bd · 1 ba · 735 ft²
$360K
164 Galen St # 68
2 bd · 1 ba · 950 ft²
164 Galen St # 71
2 bd · 1 ba · 950 ft²
$445K
164 Galen St # 72
1 bd · 1 ba · 670 ft²
$351K
164 Galen St # 73
1 bd · 1 ba · 670 ft²
$376K
164 Galen St # 74
2 bd · 1 ba · 950 ft²
$390K
164 Galen St # 75
2 bd · 1 ba · 950 ft²
$468K
164 Galen St # 76
1 bd · 1 ba · 670 ft²
$333K
164 Galen St # 77
1 bd · 1 ba · 735 ft²
$416K
164 Galen St # 78
2 bd · 1 ba · 950 ft²
$425K
164 Galen St # 81
2 bd · 1 ba · 950 ft²
$431K
164 Galen St # 82
1 bd · 1 ba · 670 ft²
$379K
164 Galen St # 83
1 bd · 1 ba · 670 ft²
164 Galen St # 84
2 bd · 1 ba · 950 ft²
$449K
164 Galen St # 85
2 bd · 1 ba · 950 ft²
$433K
164 Galen St # 86
1 bd · 1 ba · 670 ft²
$394K
164 Galen St # 87
1 bd · 1 ba · 735 ft²
$416K
164 Galen St # 88
2 bd · 1 ba · 950 ft²
$449K

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

About 164 Galen St

How many units are in 164 Galen St, Watertown, MA?

164 Galen St, Watertown, MA has 63 residential units across built in 1973, according to county assessor records.

What is a unit at 164 Galen St, Watertown, MA worth?

The median TopHap Estimate across the 63 units at 164 Galen St, Watertown, MA is $399,000. That works out to $493 per square foot. Units run from 670 to 950 square feet. Estimates are modelled from recorded sales and assessments, not appraisals.

Is 164 Galen St, Watertown, MA expensive for Watertown?

Units at 164 Galen St, Watertown, MA carry a median of $493 per square foot, 12% below the Watertown median of $561 per square foot.

How often do units sell at 164 Galen St, Watertown, MA?

0 units at 164 Galen St, Watertown, MA sold in the last 12 months, out of 98 recorded arms-length sales all time. That is a turnover rate of 0.0% of the building per year.

Have units at 164 Galen St, Watertown, MA appreciated?

Across 46 repeat sales of the same unit, 164 Galen St, Watertown, MA returned a median 4.6% per year. Because each pair is the same unit bought and sold, the figure is not distorted by which units traded. The median owner held for 5.9 years.

What floor plans does 164 Galen St, Watertown, MA have?

The most common plan at 164 Galen St, Watertown, MA is a 2-bedroom of 950 square feet, repeated 32 times, with a median estimate of $423,431. TopHap identifies 3 recurring plans in the building.

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