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  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 3,173 Sq. Ft.
  • 0.88 Acres
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 2 hours ago
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Proudly poised among Holden's most cherished legacy homes, this iconic residence boasts a premier location just steps from the town's favorite amenities. Thoughtfully designed floor plan offers an easy flow with dual staircases and gracious living spaces, including generous bedrooms & baths; an entertainer's dream dining room; a family-sized living room with built-in armoire, and a sunlit kitchen designed for gathering & connection. "The Nest," an incredible multi-purpose bonus space above the oversized two-car garage, features heat & A/C and offers unlimited uses - games, hobbies, fitness and more - plus a large walk-up attic for storage or future expansion. Set on nearly an acre, enjoy the expansive private backyard or relax on the most recognizable and admired gazebo porch in town. Numerous upgrades include CENTRAL A/C, Trane central air purification, new quartz countertops, and fresh exterior paint. An exceptional home and rare offering that proudly stands the test of time.

Full Property Details for 78 Highland St

General

  • Price: $969,000
  • Taxes: $8,462 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MLSPin
  • MLS ID: 73490509
  • Updated: Today (4/1/2026)
  • Added to Site: Today

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 10
  • 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
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Laminate

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main - Full Baths: 2
  • Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
  • Bathroom 1: Full Bathroom, Bathroom with Shower Stall, Vinyl Flooring, Second
  • Bathroom 2: Full Bathroom, Tiled Bathroom with Tub and Shower, V, Second
  • Bathroom 3: Bathroom - Half, Pedestal Sink, First

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Primary Bedroom: Second
  • Bedroom 2: Closet, Hardwood Flooring, Second
  • Bedroom 3: Closet, Wood Flooring, Second
  • Bedroom 4: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Hardwood Flooring, Second

Other Rooms

  • Living Room: Wall-to-Wall Carpet, Chair Rail, Window Seat, Main, First
  • Kitchen: Beamed Ceilings, Wood Flooring, Dining Area, Stone/Granite/Solid Countertops, Upgraded Cabinets, Exterior Access, Slider, Stainless Steel Appliances, Main, First
  • Dining Room: Hardwood Flooring, Chair Rail, Main, First
  • Office: Fireplace, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Main
  • Laundry: Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup, Flooring - Wood, Main Level, First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup

Additional Information

  • Year Round: Yes

Exterior

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

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Spaces: 9
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Garage Faces Side, Barn, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Location

  • Area: Holden Center
  • County: Worcester
  • Driving Directions: Route 31, northbound side.

School Information

  • Elementary School: Davis Hill
  • Middle School: Mountview
  • High School: Wachusett

Heating & Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central Air, Ductless
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heating Type: Baseboard, Oil, Ductless, Fireplace
  • Heating Fuel: Baseboard, Oil, Ductless, Fireplace
  • Heating Zones: 6

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Utility Description: Connection for Electric Range, Connection for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Generator Connection

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Antique, Farmhouse, Greek Revival
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Full, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Drive-In Doors: Insulated Doors
  • Square Feet: 3,173
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Owner
  • Year Built: 1880

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.88
  • Lot Dimensions: .88
  • Frontage: Public
  • Street/Road Desc.: Paved
  • Fence: Yes
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Fencing (Description): Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $305.39
  • Tax Amount: $8,462
  • Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

  • Exclusions: Window Bench In Living Room.
  • Disclosures/Rstr.: Bonus room heat & A/C by mini-split; Sellers have never used fireplace but prior owner did. 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.
  • Property ID: M:147 B:24, 1540186
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Schools serving 78 Highland St

School District:Wachusett School District
NameGradesDistance
Davis Hill Elementary School
78 Jamieson Road, Holden, MA 01520
K-50.3 mi
Mountview Middle School
270 Shrewsbury Street, Holden, MA 01520
6-82.2 mi
Wachusett Regional High School
1401 Main Street, Holden, MA 01520
9-120.8 mi
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Price & Sales History for 78 Highland St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Price
Change
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4/01/2026
Listed
$969,000
176.86%
MLS
5/04/2010
Sold
$350,000
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Tax History for 78 Highland St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$8,462
5%
$610,500
7%
2024
$8,085
-1%
$571,400
5%
2023
$8,189
1%
$546,300
12%
2022
$8,088
7%
$488,400
12%
2021
$7,566
4%
$434,800
2%
2020
$7,254
5%
$426,700
8%
2019
$6,908
6%
$395,900
7%
2018
$6,539
6%
$371,300
5%
2017
$6,193
3%
$352,100
1%
2016
$5,984
-2%
$346,900
3%
2015
$6,114
2%
$337,400
—
2014
$5,989
4%
$337,400
2%
2013
$5,734
—
$330,100
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78 Highland St, Holden, MA 01520 (MLS# 73490509) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 78 Highland St is currently listed for $969,000 and was received on April 01, 2026. This property is listed by Lisa Hugo from our Central Mass Regional Office.Want to learn more about 78 Highland St? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Holden? You can browse all Holden real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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