1994 Main Street, Holden MA – $519,000

By- Diane Casey Luong

Diane’s Pick for Best Overall Value in Holden, MA as of August 19, 2026

Priced at $519,000—spend your time enjoying your new home, not budgeting for immediate big-ticket projects.

This impeccably maintained Holden ranch already offers a newly installed roof, central air on the main floor, and hardwood flooring throughout the first-floor bedrooms and principal living areas. Based on typical Massachusetts project costs, replicating the roof and central-air advantages alone could represent approximately $20,000–$30,000 or more—before considering the cost and disruption of removing carpet and installing hardwood.

The main level provides 1,076 square feet of convenient living with three bedrooms, a full bath and a bright, fireplaced living room featuring an upgraded picture window. The kitchen and dining area provide a comfortable flow for daily living and entertaining, while central air delivers whole-main-floor comfort beyond a single-room cooling unit.

Need more flexibility? The walk-out lower level adds approximately 500 square feet of finished living space, bringing the home to 1,576 finished square feet. Complete with a second full bath, this adaptable level is ready for a family room, private office, fitness studio, playroom or guest space. Two walk-in storage closets, a dedicated workshop and additional storage help keep the finished rooms organized and functional.

Outside, the 0.60-acre lot provides more room to enjoy, complemented by a low-maintenance composite deck and paver patio. The open backyard offers space for entertaining, gardening, recreation and pets, while four off-street parking spaces accommodate household and guest vehicles.

Value Proposition

With annual property taxes of approximately $5,405—about $450 less per year than a nearby competing three-bedroom, two-bath ranch—this property also offers a lower ongoing carrying cost. A new roof, central air, existing hardwood floors, two full baths, flexible finished space and more than half an acre combine to deliver meaningful value at purchase and potential savings for years to come.

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