Some properties are measured in square feet. This one is measured in possibilities. Nearly 9 private acres just minutes from Holden Center. In today's world, that's more than land—it's freedom. A place where mornings begin with coffee in the solarium. Summer afternoons end by the in-ground pool. Children discover trails instead of screens. Dogs run without fences. Friends gather beneath soaring cathedral ceilings. Every season brings another reason to step outside. This is the kind of property people remember. Inside, the home is warm, inviting, and designed for living. The dramatic cathedral family room flows effortlessly into the kitchen, creating the heart of the home for holidays, celebrations, and everyday moments. Sunlight fills the solarium, offering a peaceful retreat in every season. A versatile first-floor flex room with an adjacent full bath adapts to your lifestyle—whether you envision a home office, creative studio, guest accommodations, exercise room, or quiet library. Outside is where this property truly sets itself apart. Wander your own woodland, imagine a horse grazing in the pasture, create trails for walking or snowshoeing, or simply enjoy the privacy that nearly nine acres provide. It's a setting that invites adventure, reflection, and memories that last a lifetime. The three-car garage provides generous space for vehicles, hobbies, and equipment, while the surrounding grounds offer room to dream, grow, entertain, and explore. And for someone with a bigger vision, the property offers another intriguing dimension. With substantial acreage, existing outbuildings and a portion of the property located in a commercial zoning district, there may be opportunities for additional outbuildings, expanded hobby or workspace, or other future uses. Homes can be renovated. Kitchens can be updated. Paint colors change. But you can't create nearly nine private acres just minutes from one of Central Massachusetts' most sought-after communities. This isn't simply a home. It's a lifestyle that's becoming increasingly rare. And once it's gone, there won't be another quite like it.
North Worcester, located between Lake Quinsigamond and the Wachusett Reservoir, is a residential and civic West Boylston neighborhood with wooded edges and a low-rise streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Route 12 corridor near the West Boylston Street junction, where small plazas, service counters, and everyday errands set a steady, practical rhythm. Housing reads as classic New England—capelike homes, mid-century ranches, and newer infill on curving side streets. The Worcester County Jail and House of Correction and nearby municipal buildings give the area a distinctly institutional backbone. Green breaks and ballfields shape the week, with trails and water views close by. The pace stays quiet after dark, with most activity tied to daytime routines.
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Market insights
85 Bailey Rd · $675,000
DAYS ON MARKET
19 days
The average home goes pending in 26 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.0%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$675,000
Median sale price in this area is $523,283. (22% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
22% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Study
Sun room
Internet available (broadband)
French doors
Insulated windows with screens
Open floorplan
Bedrooms
Master bedroom on second floor with ceiling fan, closet, hardwood floors
Second bedroom on second floor with ceiling fan, closet, hardwood floors
Third bedroom on second floor with closet, hardwood floors
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms (one on first floor, one on second floor)
Kitchen
Hardwood floors
Dining area and breakfast bar/nook
Stone/granite/solid countertops
Upgraded cabinets
Peninsula layout
Recessed and overhead lighting
Stainless steel appliances
Range
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Plumbed for ice maker
Laundry & utility
Laundry on second floor
Washer hookup
Electric dryer hookup
Electric water heater
Flooring
Hardwood throughout primary living areas
Stone/ceramic tile
Heating & cooling
Oil-fired baseboard heating
Ductless cooling
Exterior features
In-ground private pool with cabana
Patio
Garden
Stone wall
Barn/stable and additional storage
Rain gutters
Screens
Wooded, cleared, and level lot
Paved driveway and paved open parking
Public maintained road frontage (124' frontage)
Home design
Single family residence
White exterior
Shingle roof
Above-grade finished living area: 1,849 (reported)
Other structures include cabana and barn/stable
Parking
Detached garage with garage door opener and storage
3 garage spaces (covered)
6 open parking spaces
Total 9 parking spaces
Off-street paved parking
Security
Storage available (on property)
Construction
Frame construction
Stone foundation
Year built reported as approximate per public records
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
100 amp electric service
Connections prepared for electric range and electric dryer
Icemaker connection
HOA & community
Community features include shopping, pool, tennis courts, parks, walk/jog trails, stables, golf, medical facility, bike path, conservation area, highway access, houses of worship, private and public schools, T-Station, and university access
Property is not a senior community
Horses permitted
Financial info
Tax information available (not included per instructions)
Other
Basement is full, interior entry, concrete foundation, unfinished
Electricity and solar
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 91° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Holden, MA • 01520
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Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 17% for direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.1 hrs
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JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 85 Bailey Rd
$691,489
$16K over list price of $675K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $500K to $710K.