Condominium at 164 Galen Street # 61, Watertown MA 02472, Watertown
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$419,900

164 Galen Street # 61, Watertown MA 02472
Watertown, MA 02472
Listed by Chris Vietor Homes
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Living area
950 sqft
Year built
1973

About this home

Stylish & sunny & move-in ready, this top-tier 7th-story corner unit offers an ideal blend of space, modern updates, & effortless everyday living on the Watertown/ Newton line. West-facing windows provide stunning sunsets from the living room balcony & primary bedroom! New glass sliders connect updated balcony to living room space. Inside, the open layout connects the living & dining area, all anchored by strand-woven bamboo flooring. The renovated kitchen is equipped with shaker cabinetry, quartz counters, & stainless appliances. Both bedrooms are spacious & feature plush carpeting. The oversized primary bedroom has double closets, brand-new picture windows with screens & can easily accommodate a king-size bed setup. The updated full bathroom has a tub/ shower combo & completes the immaculate interior. Two built-in AC units keep the condo cool during the warmer months. Beyond the front door, this mid-rise elevator building offers a convenient lifestyle with fantastic amenities, including an outdoor swimming pool with a lounge deck, a dedicated bike storage room, on-site shared laundry facilities, & a double-sized storage closet on ground-floor. Living here also includes two parking spaces, one covered garage spot & an additional oversized exterior space in the outdoor lot. The unbeatable location puts you just steps from Newton Corner and minutes to Watertown Square. Public transit includes downtown express bus (right outside the building) & short ride to Harvard Square. The Mass Pike is accessed just blocks away providing a short commute into Boston. Neighborhood amenities include immediate proximity to the Charles River bike path, Watertown Public Library, the local YMCA, community ice-skating rink, & the Charles River boathouse!

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Property details

MLS #
73559088
Property type
Condominium
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
51
On market date
August 4, 2026
Stories
1
Total bathrooms
1
Garage spaces
1
Parking spaces
2
Lot size
N/A
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Underwood
0.32 mi away · Grades 0-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
218
Student:teacher ratio
10.4:1
District
Newton
Middle
Bigelow Middle
0.46 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
465
Student:teacher ratio
9.5:1
District
Newton
High
Watertown High
0.79 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
705
Student:teacher ratio
9.5:1
District
Watertown

Walkability

Blended score for Watertown's center: EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) combined with nearby-amenity density. 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

97
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
18.8 / 20 -- Most walkable
Nearby-amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores9
Parks20
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies9

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Watertown, from live MLS data.

On the market 51 days -- 24 fewer days than Watertown's current average of 75 days.
For reference, the median list price across 313 active listings in Watertown right now is $4,800.

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$83,980 down
$335,920 loan
Principal & interest$2,179
Property tax (est.)$350
Home insurance (est.)$150

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