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$699,900

181 Sterling Rd, Holden MA 01520
Holden, MA 01520
Listed by Lee Joseph
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Living area
2,204 sqft
Year built
1995

About this home

Space, privacy, and a beautiful setting come together in this exceptional Colonial! Set well back from the road on more than 7 acres, this 4-bedroom, 3-bath home offers the elbow room so many buyers are searching for—yet remains part of a wonderful community. Renovated from top to bottom, the home welcomes you with an open, versatile first floor designed for both everyday living and entertaining. The stunning kitchen features quartz counters, stainless appliances, a farmhouse sink, and oversized island. The family room, with electric fireplace, is a comfortable retreat, while a beautifully appointed full bath with walk-in tile shower and nearby laundry completes the main level. Upstairs, four generous bedrooms include a special primary suite with den/nursery and sumptuous bath with soaking tub and heated floors!. Outside, gather around the firepit and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. A rare opportunity to enjoy space, privacy, and quality in one remarkable setting! See zoning for Holden's right to farm and the ability to have animals.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
MLS Property Information Network
MLS #
73571666
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
44
On market date
September 7, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
12
Lot size
7.03 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Thomas Prince
2.38 mi away · Grades 0-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
352
Student:teacher ratio
14.7:1
District
Wachusett
Middle
Chocksett Middle School
2.99 mi away · Grades 5-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
289
Student:teacher ratio
12.0:1
District
Wachusett
High
West Boylston Junior/Senior High
3.34 mi away · Grades 6-12
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
472
Student:teacher ratio
10.5:1
District
West Boylston

Walkability

Blended score for Holden's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

19
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
4.8 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
10 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks2
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

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

On the market 44 days -- 45 fewer days than Holden's current average of 89 days.
For reference, the median list price across 93 active listings in Holden right now is $649,000.

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$139,980 down
$559,920 loan
Principal & interest$3,632
Property tax (est.)$583
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated September 11, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.