28 Holden St, Worcester MA 01605

Worcester, MA 01605

$599,900

Est. $3,857/month

5

Beds

1.5

Baths

2,126

Sq Ft

$282

Price/Sq Ft

0.83

Acres

1890

Year Built

Single Family Residence

Type

38

Days on Market

Pending Listed Oct 15, 2025 • MLS# 73443853 Copied!

About this home

** LAKE FRONT ** First time ever offered on MLS! Set on nearly an acre w/ direct frontage on beautiful Indian Lake, this cherished home has been loved for generations by the same family and awaits its next chapter.The wrap-around porch welcomes you to a solid, 5-bedroom character-filled Victorian featuring impressively high ceilings, rich woodwork,wide pine floors, generous rooms & ample closets.Enjoy seasonal serene lake views & fantastic highway access w/ schools, shopping, tennis courts, & newly renovated Shore Park beach nearby.Improvements include exterior paint ('16), roof ('15), most windows (around 2000 +/-) & a Burnham gas boiler ('14). While the home needs extensive cosmetic renovations, the potential is extraordinary - clear the gentle slope to the water to create a stunning private retreat w/ direct lake access & endless possibilities.Ample off-street parking completes this rare offering. Roll up your sleeves, bring your vision, & create the lake house of your dreams!

Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1890

Bedrooms

5

Full Bathrooms

1

Half Bathrooms

1

Living Area

2,126 sq ft

Total Rooms

9

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Single Family Residence

Year Built 1890

Living Area 2,126 sq ft

Lot Size 0.83 acres

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 1

Half Baths 1

Total Rooms 9

Interior

Heating Electric Baseboard, Steam, Natural Gas

Cooling None

Flooring Hardwood

Appliances Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Fireplace None

Fireplaces 1

Basement Full

Laundry First Floor

Features None

Exterior

Construction None

Architecture Colonial, Victorian, Queen Anne

Roof Shingle

Features Porch, Storage

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch Porch

Parking

Features Paved Drive, Off Street

Total Spaces 8

Utilities

Electric None

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $7,484

Assessed Value $567,404

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood

Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Interior Features:

Windows:

Basement: Full

Laundry: First Floor

Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial, Victorian, Queen Anne

Year Built: 1890

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials:

Roof: Shingle

Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Electric Baseboard, Steam, Natural Gas

Cooling: None

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Storage

Patio & Porch: Porch

Fencing:

Other Structures:

Lot Features: Gentle Sloping

Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 8

Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1

Fireplace Type:

Waterfront: Yes

Waterfront Type: Waterfront, Lake, Access, Direct Access, Lake/Pond, 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)

View: Yes

View Type: Scenic View(s)

Community Amenities:

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28 Holden St, Worcester MA 01605

Worcester, MA 01605

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School District

Worcester School District local

C-

🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021

51% attend college

35% 4-Year 16% 2-Year 4% Out of State 4% Working

⚠ School Safety 2024-25

4.1% Above Average

3.3% Suspensions 1.7% In-School 0.8% Emergency

↓ 1.4% below state avg

E

Elementary Schools

10 schools

C

Nelson Place School

0.4 mi | #594 of 824 | Score: 41.2

Dropped 134 spots from last year

-17 below state avg

621 students Very Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades PK-06

Bancroft School

0.5 mi

Grades K-12

Worcester Academic Center for Transition (ACT)

0.9 mi

49 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades K-06

B+

Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School

0.9 mi | #124 of 346 | Score: 58.1

Improved 50 spots from last year

-0.2 below state avg

1,426 students Diverse

High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body

Grades K-12

D

Francis J McGrath Elementary School

1.0 mi | #784 of 824 | Score: 29.6

Dropped 143 spots from last year

-28.6 below state avg

200 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades PK-06

The T.E.C. Schools. Think. Explore. Create.

1.2 mi

Grades PK-08

B+

Flagg Street School

1.3 mi | #282 of 824 | Score: 51.3

Improved 23 spots from last year

-6.9 below state avg

412 students Moderate

Rising School

Grades K-06

F

Wawecus Road School

1.5 mi | #802 of 824 | Score: 27.7

Dropped 53 spots from last year

-30.5 below state avg

155 students Very Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades K-06

C

Thorndyke Road School

1.5 mi | #658 of 824 | Score: 38.1

Improved 92 spots from last year

-20.1 below state avg

319 students Diverse

Rising School Diverse Student Body

Grades K-06

Summit Academy School for Alternative Learners

1.9 mi

Grades K-12

M

Middle Schools

6 schools

The Nativity School of Worcester

2.0 mi

Grades 05-08

Worcester SDA School

2.6 mi

Grades 01-08

C+

Forest Grove Middle School

0.8 mi | #229 of 352 | Score: 38.3

Improved 91 spots from last year

-19.9 below state avg

839 students Diverse

Rising School Diverse Student Body

Grades 07-08

C+

Burncoat Middle School

1.5 mi | #233 of 352 | Score: 37.9

Improved 48 spots from last year

-20.3 below state avg

720 students Diverse

Rising School Diverse Student Body

Grades 07-08

C-

Worcester East Middle School

3.6 mi | #298 of 352 | Score: 31.5

Improved 55 spots from last year

-26.7 below state avg

731 students Diverse

Rising School Diverse Student Body

Grades 06-08

B

Sullivan Middle School

4.4 mi | #157 of 352 | Score: 43.9

Improved 28 spots from last year

-14.3 below state avg

940 students Diverse

Rising School Diverse Student Body

Grades 06-08

H

High Schools

10 schools

Notre Dame Academy

1.1 mi

Grades 07-12

B+

Claremont Academy

3.1 mi | #9 of 25 | Score: 38.3

Improved 317 spots from last year

-20 below state avg

474 students Moderate

10 sports • 216 athletes

Early College Program Rising School College Ready Curriculum

Grades 07-12

Worcester Academy

3.5 mi

Grades 06-12

C-

University Park Campus School

3.6 mi | #290 of 346 | Score: 41.4

Dropped 13 spots from last year

-16.8 below state avg

233 students Diverse

Early College Program High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum Strong Attendance

Grades 07-12

Worcester Alternative High School

3.8 mi

36 students Diverse

Grades 07-12

Saint Paul Diocesan Junior/Senior High School

4.3 mi

Grades 07-12

C

Burncoat Senior High School

1.5 mi | #278 of 346 | Score: 43.5

Dropped 58 spots from last year

-14.7 below state avg

1,073 students Diverse

18 sports • 778 athletes

Early College Program College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body

Grades 09-12

A+

Massachusetts Academy of Math and Science at WPI

1.8 mi | #2 of 346 | Score: 91.7

Same rank as last year

99 students Diverse

Strong AP Program College Ready Curriculum Strong Attendance

Grades 11-12

B-

Doherty Memorial High School

2.1 mi | #195 of 346 | Score: 51.8

Improved 26 spots from last year

-6.4 below state avg

1,573 students Very Diverse

19 sports • 1,302 athletes

Early College Program Rising School Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum

Grades 09-12

C+

Worcester Technical High School

2.5 mi | #219 of 346 | Score: 49.8

Improved 47 spots from last year

-8.4 below state avg

1,442 students Diverse

19 sports • 1,016 athletes

Early College Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Career Tech Programs

Grades 09-12

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Office: Champion Real Estate, Inc.

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