78 Highland St, Holden MA 01520

Holden, MA 01520 • Holden Center

$969,000

Est. $5,805/month

4

Beds

2.5

Baths

3,173

Sq Ft

$305

Price/Sq Ft

0.88

Acres

1880

Year Built

Single Family Residence

Type

45

Days on Market

Active Listed Apr 1, 2026 • MLS# 73490509 Copied!

About this home

Perfectly positioned among Holden’s most admired legacy homes, this iconic residence offers a rare opportunity just steps from the town’s favorite amenities. Rich in character yet thoughtfully updated for modern living, the flowing floor plan features dual staircases, gracious gathering spaces, generously sized bedrooms & baths, an entertainer’s dining room, and a welcoming family room with custom built-in armoire. The sun-filled kitchen serves as the heart of the home - the ideal spot for everyone to connect. Above the oversized 2-car garage, “The Nest” offers heated & air-conditioned flex space perfect for a studio, office, gym, or retreat, plus a walk-up attic for storage or future expansion. Set on nearly an acre of privacy, enjoy the expansive backyard or relax on Holden’s most recognizable gazebo porch. Recent updates include CENTRAL A/C, Trane air purification, quartz countertops & fresh exterior paint. A truly distinctive property rarely offered and impossible to duplicate.

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Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1880

Bedrooms

4

Full Bathrooms

2

Half Bathrooms

1

Living Area

3,173 sq ft

Total Rooms

10

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Single Family Residence

Year Built 1880

Living Area 3,173 sq ft

Lot Size 0.88 acres

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 2

Half Baths 1

Total Rooms 10

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Oil, Ductless, Fireplace

Cooling Central Air, Ductless

Flooring Wood, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet, Laminate

Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Fireplace None

Fireplaces 1

Basement Full, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished

Laundry Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup, Flooring - Wood, Main Level, First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup

Features Closet, Closet/cabinets - Custom Built, Closet - Linen, Attic Access, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Mud Room, Office, Center Hall, Foyer, Bonus Room

Exterior

Construction None

Architecture Colonial, Antique, Farmhouse, Greek Revival

Roof Shingle

Features Porch, Patio, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, Garden, Stone Wall

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing Fenced/enclosed, Fenced

Patio/Porch Porch, Patio

Parking

Garage Spaces 2

Has Garage Yes

Features Detached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Storage, Workshop In Garage, Garage Faces Side, Barn, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Total Spaces 9

Utilities

Electric Generator Connection

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other For Electric Range, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Generator Connection

Financial

Annual Tax $8,462

Assessed Value $610,500

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Laminate

Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Interior Features: Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Closet - Linen, Attic Access, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Mud Room, Office, Center Hall, Foyer, Bonus Room

Windows: Insulated Windows

Basement: Full, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished

Laundry: Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup, Flooring - Wood, Main Level, First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup

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Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial, Antique, Farmhouse, Greek Revival

Year Built: 1880

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials:

Roof: Shingle

Foundation: Stone, Slab

Condition: Remodeled

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Oil, Ductless, Fireplace

Heating Zones: 6

Cooling: Central Air, Ductless

Cooling Zones: 2

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, Garden, Stone Wall

Patio & Porch: Porch, Patio

Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced

Other Structures:

Lot Features: Level

Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2

Total Parking Spaces: 9

Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Garage Faces Side, Barn, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1

Fireplace Type:

Community Amenities: Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, Sidewalks

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Holden Center

78 Highland St, Holden MA 01520

Holden, MA 01520

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Wachusett School District local

✓ School Safety 2024-25

1.0% Low

0.8% Suspensions 0.4% In-School 0.2% Emergency

↓ 4.5% below state avg

E

Elementary Schools

3 schools

A

Davis Hill Elementary School

0.3 mi | #92 of 824 | Score: 59.7

Improved 200 spots from last year

+1.5 above state avg

431 students Less Diverse

Rising School

Grades K-05

Holden Christian Academy

1.0 mi

Grades PK-08

A+

Dawson School

1.1 mi | #75 of 824 | Score: 60.7

Improved 93 spots from last year

+2.5 above state avg

487 students Moderate

Rising School

Grades K-05

H

High Schools

1 school

A

Wachusett Regional High School

0.8 mi | #43 of 346 | Score: 68.1

Improved 59 spots from last year

+9.9 above state avg

1,779 students Moderate

20 sports • 2,104 athletes

Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum

Grades 09-12

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Agent: Lisa Hugo Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Worcester

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