For Sale
78 Highland St, Holden, MA
Holden · MA 01520
- $949,000
- Price
- 4
- Beds
- 2.5
- Baths
- 3173
- Sq. ft.
Overview
Property type:
Single Family
Year built:
Built in 1880
Lot size:
0.88 Acre Lot
Price per square foot:
$299 / Sq.Ft
Parking:
2 Garage Spaces · 7 Off Street Spaces
Heating & cooling:
Heat, Mini-Split, Electric, AC
About this home
Set among Holden's most admired homes and just steps from shops, cafés, restaurants, and town amenities, this beloved landmark property blends historic character with all the comforts and conveniences of modern living. Fully updated and impeccably maintained, it offers exceptional space for everyday living, holiday celebrations, and entertaining on any scale. The spacious, updated kitchen offers room for a farmhouse-style table and plenty of seating, creating a natural gathering place for holiday meals, game nights, and everyday connection. An entertainment-sized dining room, sun-filled living room, and cozy den with fireplace provide inviting spaces for everything from hosting Thanksgiving dinner to relaxing weekends at home. Generous bedrooms and a centrally located mudroom with laundry and half bath add comfort and convenience. Rich in character and history, the home has been comprehensively modernized with significant investments in windows, energy efficiency, and mechanical systems. CENTRAL A/C, whole-house air purification, and numerous updates deliver comfort and peace of mind. Above the oversized garage, The Nest offers incredible bonus space for a media room, home gym, studio, teen retreat, guest space, or future ADU. This fully climate-controlled area includes walk-up attic storage and endless flexibility. The nearly one-acre lot provides exceptional privacy and outdoor space rarely found in the heart of town. The fenced backyard is ideal for cookouts and lawn games, while the signature gazebo porch offers a welcoming place to enjoy a morning coffee or greet neighbors. Combining abundant living space, extensive updates, a walk-to-town location, and character that cannot be replicated, this is a truly special Holden property offering room to grow, gather, and create lasting memories. Home-Sweet-Home for the Holidays!
Neighborhood & Transit
Holden Center
78 Highland St, Holden · MA 01520
Nearby transit
Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.
No subway or commuter rail stations within 0.5 mile.
Price Insight
- Days on Market:
- 64 days
- Listing Price:
- $949,000
- Price per Sq.Ft:
- $299
- Tax Assessment:
- $640,900 in 2025
- Taxes:
- $720 / Monthly
Home Facts
Interior Features
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Bathrooms
- 2
- Half Bathrooms
- 1
- Living Area
- 3,173 Sq.Ft
- Broker Disclosure about Living Area
- Includes heated/cooled bonus room over garage.
- Kitchen
- Main Floor, Upgraded Cabinets, Stainless Steel Appliances, Eat-in Kitchen, Stone Countertops, Ceiling - Beamed, Flooring - Wood, Main Level, Exterior Access, Slider, Dishwasher, Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Primary Bedroom
- Floor 2, Closet, Flooring - Wood
- Laundry
- Unknown
- Living levels
- Unknown
- Rooms
- 10
- Above grade area
- 3173
- Flooring
- Wood, Vinyl, Wall to Wall Carpet, Hardwood
- Lead paint
- Unknown
Utilities
- Heating Type
- Ductless Mini-Split System, Electric Baseboard, Individual
- Heating Zone
- 6
- Cooling
- Ductless Mini-Split System, Central Air
- Cooling Zones
- 2
- Water
- City/Town Water
- Sewer
- City/Town Sewer
- Electric Features
- 200 Amps
Exterior Features
- Lot Size
- 38,333 Sq.Ft
- Lot Description
- Paved Drive, Fenced/Enclosed, Level
- Exterior Features
- Garden Area, Stone Wall, Porch, Patio, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard
Parking
- Garage Parking
- 2 Parking Spaces, Detached, Barn, Side Entry, Insulated, Heated, Storage, Work Area, Garage Door Opener
- Off Street Parking
- 7 Parking Spaces, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Construction Details
- Construction Type
- Unknown
- Siding
- Clapboard
- Roof
- Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
Green Features
- Electric Vehicle Charger
- Unknown
- Solar Panels
- Unknown
- Green Certified
- Unknown
- Insulation Features
- Unknown
- Energy Features
- Unknown
Room details
- Living room level
- First Floor
- Living room features
- Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Main Level, Chair Rail, Window Seat
- Dining room level
- First Floor
- Dining room features
- Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level, Chair Rail
- Bedroom 2 level
- Second Floor
- Bedroom 2 features
- Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Bedroom 3 level
- Second Floor
- Bedroom 3 features
- Closet, Flooring - Wood
- Bedroom 4 level
- Second Floor
- Bedroom 4 features
- Ceiling - Vaulted, Closet - Walk-in, Flooring - Hardwood
- Bathroom 1 level
- Second Floor
- Bathroom 1 features
- Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Vinyl
- Bathroom 2 level
- Second Floor
- Bathroom 2 features
- Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Vinyl
- Bathroom 3 level
- First Floor
- Bathroom 3 features
- Bathroom - Half, Pedestal Sink
Listing information
- Listing agent
- Lisa Hugo
- Listing office
- Coldwell Banker Realty - Worcester
- MLS PIN #
- 73570773
- Disclosure
- Bonus room heat & A/C by mini-split; Sellers have never used fireplace - chimney currently capped (flame in photo virtually staged); Video cameras exterior only. List of features/disclosures attached in MLS. Buyer/Buyer's Agent due diligence to verify all listing details & potential property uses.
- Disclosure
- Includes heated/cooled bonus room over garage.
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