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.
Single-familyProperty Type
1882Year Built
8.98 acresLot Size
$365Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by David Stead• RE/MAX Partners
Listed by • RE/MAX Partners
Bought with Cara Casamasima• OPEN DOOR Real Estate
Interior Features: Study, Sun Room, Internet Available - Broadband
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,849
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: White
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Pool - Inground, Cabana, Rain Gutters, Storage, Barn/Stable, Screens, Garden, Horses Permitted, Stone Wall
Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Pool Features: In Ground
Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 1849
Other Structures: Cabana, Barn/Stable
ADU: N
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 8.98
Lot Features: Wooded, Cleared, Level
Frontage Length: 124
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,361
Tax Year: 2026
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Ductless
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Dawson
Middle Or Junior School: Mount View
High School: Wachusett
Location Information
Directions: Main to Bailey
UnparsedAddress: 85 Bailey Rd, Holden MA 01520
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
HorseYN: Yes
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,694
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8.98 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1882
Year Renovated: —
County: Worcester County
APN: 1541360
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Dawson Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
Mountview Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
7/10
Wachusett Regional High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
7/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
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
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 17% for direct sun exposure in Holden. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.1 hrs
5.5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$641,000 – $776,000
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