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$949,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2.5
Living area
3,173 sqft
Year built
1880
78 Highland St
Holden, MA 01520
Listed by Lisa Hugo

Highlights

Property type
Single Family Residence
Lot size
0.88 acres
Garage
2 spaces
On market
57 days
  • Fireplace

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!

Property details

MLS
MLS Property Information Network
MLS #
73570773
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
57
On market date
September 1, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2.5
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
9
Lot size
0.88 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
Davis Hill Elementary
0.29 mi away · Grades 0-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
3.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
451
Student:teacher ratio
15.6:1
District
Wachusett
Middle
Mountview Middle
2.15 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
3.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
742
Student:teacher ratio
15.8:1
District
Wachusett
High
Wachusett Regional High
0.82 mi away · Grades 9-12
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
1,964
Student:teacher ratio
14.0:1
District
Wachusett

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).

54
Somewhat walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
9.2 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
65 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores1
Parks1
Schools6
Transit stops0
Pharmacies4

Market position

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

On the market 57 days -- 33 fewer days than Holden's current average of 90 days.
For reference, the median list price across 101 active listings in Holden right now is $625,000.

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Est. monthly payment
$5,865/mo
$189,800 down
$759,200 loan
Principal & interest$4,924
Property tax (est.)$791
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network. Last updated 9 days ago.

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.