Homes, values and local insight for Holden, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Typical home value $558,000.
Reviewed and updated October 3, 2026 by Ryan and Megan Winslow, Winslow Homes
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Holden sits in the rolling hills just north of Worcester, about forty miles west of Boston. A good share of its roughly thirty-six square miles is protected open space, watershed and recreation land. The town runs its own water, sewer and electric light department.
Holden was incorporated on January 9, 1741, from the "North Half" of Worcester. Between 1860 and 1900, mill villages such as Chaffin, Quinapoxet, Dawsonville and Eagleville grew along local streams, while Jefferson drew summer hotel guests from Boston and New York. The Wachusett and Quabbin reservoir projects ended most of the mills in the early 1900s, and in 1954 Holden joined the first regional school district in Massachusetts. Holden changed after World War II from a farm town into a residential community for people who work in Worcester and the surrounding area. Daily life centers on Main Street, the Dawson recreation area, and miles of conservation trails.
The town center along Main Street, from the Hendricks House to the Old Burial Ground and First Baptist Church, and along Highland Street past the Damon Memorial Library. Home to Town Hall, Hancock Commons and the historic walking tour. Exterior changes visible from the street need Historic District Commission approval. ( source )
A local historic district that covers all of Boyden Road. It is a stop on the town's historical walking tour, and exterior work visible from the road needs a certificate from the Historic District Commission. ( source )
A village in northwest Holden that became a summer retreat for Boston and New York families in the late 1800s, with hotels like the Jefferson House and the Mt. Pleasant House. The Holden Hills Country Club golf course is the only surviving piece of that hotel era. ( source )
One of Holden's historic mill villages, which grew around textile mills powered by local streams between 1860 and 1900. ( source )
A historic Holden mill village. The town notes that most of its mills were lost to the development of the Wachusett and Quabbin reservoirs in the early 1900s. ( source )
One of the mill villages that grew up around water-powered textile mills between 1860 and 1900. ( source )
A historic mill village from Holden's 1860 to 1900 textile era, listed by the town among its best known villages. ( source )
Small family owned Thai kitchen cooking dishes to order with fresh ingredients. Serves beer and wine for lunch and dinner. Closed Mondays. ( source )
Japanese, sushi · 695 Main StreetJapanese bar and grill with a sushi menu and weekday lunch hours. ( source )
Asian fusion · 1062 Main StreetFamily owned Asian fusion restaurant and bar known for pho, baos and boba. ( source )
Sandwiches, brick oven pizza · 624 Main StreetAward-winning sandwiches, brick oven pizza, craft cocktails and 26 craft beers on tap, with a patio and reservations. ( source )
Pizza, subs · 160 Reservoir StreetNeighborhood pizza shop with gourmet pizzas, subs, salads and pasta dinners. ( source )
Chinese, Japanese · 176 Reservoir StreetChinese and Japanese menu with sushi, plus live music and karaoke nights. ( source )
Chinese · 684 Main StreetFamily owned Chinese takeout with a small dining area. Regulars order the hot and spicy chicken wings. ( source )
Coffee shop · 1104 Main StreetSpecialty roaster run by third generation coffee farmers from Nicaragua. Beans are roasted locally in small batches. ( source )
Holden's public library, housed in the historic Damon Memorial building at the first stop of the town walking tour. Runs book clubs, art classes, LEGO clubs and a local history and genealogy collection. ( source )
Public 18 hole, par 71 course with two Trackman golf simulators open year round, winter leagues and a banquet hall for events. ( source )
Town recreation hub at 200 Salisbury Street with a family pool, lap pool, tennis and basketball courts and a turf baseball field. ( source )
Town beach and recreation area at 66 Causeway Street. A town committee is planning a redesign of the space next to the beach and parking lot. ( source )
Brewery taproom at 175 State Road East in Westminster, around since 1994, with beers like Blueberry Ale and Wally IPA. ( source )
Home and gift shop at 1061 Main Street, open Thursday through Saturday. ( source )
Buy locally roasted, direct trade coffee beans at the Holden shop at 1104 Main Street or online. ( source )
Garden center with outdoor, seasonal and gift departments plus mobile landscape design. ( source )
Farm at 15 Stowe Road with pick your own apples, a pumpkin patch, petting zoo and fall activities. ( source )
Regional shopping center at 70 Worcester-Providence Turnpike. ( source )
Town reservation at 320 Manning Street with a lodge available by request. White Oak Land Conservation Society also maintains a Trout Brook and White Oak Trail. ( source )
in town400 acre Mass Audubon sanctuary with mature red oak forest, wetlands and a pond. Scarlet Tanagers and Rose-breasted Grosbeaks nest here. ( source )
in townVolunteer-kept trails open to the public, including Asnebumskit Ridge, Holbrook Forest, Porcupine Hill, Puffer Heininger Woods and Hassunnek Hill. ( source )
about 6 miles400 acre state park at 1 Sawmill Road, known for waterfalls, old grist and saw mill sites, and rhododendron and azalea displays. ( source )
about 8 miles300 acre park at 49 Whitehall Road with hiking trails and swimming, boating and picnicking at Whitehall Pond. ( source )
about 10 miles3,000 acre reservation with a 2,006 foot summit, 17 miles of trails and a seasonal summit road with 360 degree views. ( source )
about 30 milesNational wildlife refuge about 40 miles west of Boston, part of the Eastern Massachusetts National Wildlife Refuge Complex, with walking trails. ( source )
Self-guided tour of 11 sites in the town center, including the Damon Memorial, First Congregational Church, Hancock Commons, Town Hall, the Old Burying Ground and the Hendricks House. ( source )
Ski area on Wachusett Mountain with downhill skiing in winter and fall events like Oktoberfest. ( source )
Nonprofit botanic garden at 11 French Drive, open year round for garden viewing, trail walks, programs and exhibitions. ( source )
Indoor and outdoor museum of science and nature with three floors of interactive exhibits and live native animals. ( source )
Family farm attraction at 145 Redstone Hill with farm animals and seasonal activities. ( source )
Free Sunday evening concerts from 6 to 8 p.m. at the bandstand at 1130 Main Street, run by the Holden Bandstand Committee with local sponsors. ( source )
AnnualOne of the Council on Aging's yearly special events, alongside the Ice Cream Social and Victorian Tea. ( source )
FallAnnual craft fair hosted by the Holden Council on Aging. ( source )
OctoberFall festival on the mountain with German beer and food, craft vendors, live music, stein hoisting and keg toss contests. ( source )
Davis Hill Elementary School, Dawson Elementary School, Mayo Elementary School
MiddleMountview Middle School
HighWachusett Regional High School
Listed for reference, not ranked. Confirm school zoning for any address with the district. ( source )
Route 122A (Main Street), Route 31 and Route 68, with I-190 and I-290 a short drive away in Worcester
AirportsWorcester Regional Airport (ORH), about 20 minutes; Boston Logan International (BOS), about 1 hour without traffic
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The typical home in Holden is worth $558,000, 12% above the Worcester County typical value of $498,000 and 16% below the Massachusetts typical value of $662,000.
Zillow Home Value Index for Holden, August 2026. The middle of the market for single family homes and condos.
Home values in Holden moved +28.4% over five years and +88.1% over ten.
Median gross rent in Holden. Useful for investors running rental numbers.
Share of occupied homes in Holden lived in by the owner.
Older homes often need inspection focus on roof, systems and windows.
Median household income in Holden.
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Typical value $520,000 · 7,938 residents
Area guide →Typical value $557,000 · 5,043 residents
Area guide →Typical value $536,000 · 9,637 residents
Area guide →Typical value $436,000 · 211,286 residents
Area guide →Typical value $639,000 · 3,597 residents
Area guide →Typical value $629,000 · 5,064 residents
Area guide →See the full Worcester County real estate guide or the Massachusetts real estate guide.
The Zillow Home Value Index for Holden was $558,000 in August 2026, +2.1% over the past year.
Holden is in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
About 20,326 people as of the 2024 Census Bureau estimate, up from 19,920 in 2020.
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85% of occupied homes in Holden are owner occupied, based on the 2019 to 2023 American Community Survey.
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The typical home in Holden is worth $562,470 as of August 2026, across 2 ZIP codes ranging from $534,924 in 01522 to $562,470 in 01520. Values moved +2.1% over the last 12 months at the middle ZIP code.
| ZIP | Typical value | 12 months | 5 years | Median sale, Mar to May 2026 | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01520 | $562,470 | +2.1% | +28.6% | $575,500 | 22 |
| 01522 | $534,924 | +1.4% | +27.9% |
Sources: Zillow Home Value Index through August 2026 and the Redfin Data Center ZIP code tracker, March to May 2026. Ask Ryan and Megan for a value for your own home.
