** LAKE FRONT ** First time ever offered on MLS! Set on nearly an acre w/ direct frontage on beautiful Indian Lake, this cherished home has been loved for generations by the same family and awaits its next chapter.The wrap-around porch welcomes you to a solid, 5-bedroom character-filled Victorian featuring impressively high ceilings, rich woodwork,wide pine floors, generous rooms & ample closets.Enjoy seasonal serene lake views & fantastic highway access w/ schools, shopping, tennis courts, & newly renovated Shore Park beach nearby.Improvements include exterior paint ('16), roof ('15), most windows (around 2000 +/-) & a Burnham gas boiler ('14). While the home needs extensive cosmetic renovations, the potential is extraordinary - clear the gentle slope to the water to create a stunning private retreat w/ direct lake access & endless possibilities.Ample off-street parking completes this rare offering. Roll up your sleeves, bring your vision, & create the lake house of your dreams!
Sold for $540,000
$540,000
28 Holden St, Worcester, MA 01605
5beds
2,126sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1890
0.83 Acres Lot
$561,200 Zestimate®
$254/sqft
$3,157 Estimated rent
Home value
$561,200
$516,000 - $612,000
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Direct lake accessGenerous roomsWrap-around porchAmple closetsSeasonal serene lake viewsStunning private retreatRich woodwork
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Listed by:
Joanna King 508-769-4116,
Champion Real Estate, Inc. 508-755-6545
Bought with:
Edwin Hernandez
Rose Real Estate Consultants
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73443853
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
Bedroom 5
- Level: First
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Electric Baseboard, Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: First Floor
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,126
- Total interior livable area: 2,126 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,126
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 8
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Porch, Storage
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic View(s), Water, Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake,Water
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, Lake, Access, Direct Access, Lake/Pond, 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Lot
- Size: 0.83 Acres
- Features: Gentle Sloping
Details
- Parcel number: M:33 B:002 L:00006,1791220
- Zoning: RS-10
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Victorian,Queen Anne
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Worcester
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $254/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $567,404
- Annual tax amount: $7,484
- Date on market: 1/28/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/8/2026 | Sold | $540,000-10%$254/sqft |
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| 11/10/2025 | Contingent | $599,900$282/sqft |
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| 10/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $599,900$282/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,484 +2% | $567,404 +6.4% |
| 2024 | $7,334 +6.2% | $533,404 +10.7% |
| 2023 | $6,907 -3.3% | $481,652 +2.5% |
| 2022 | $7,145 +4.5% | $469,724 +11.8% |
| 2021 | $6,840 +2.3% | $420,178 +6.8% |
| 2020 | $6,688 +19.7% | $393,400 +26.7% |
| 2019 | $5,587 -0.9% | $310,400 +4.1% |
| 2018 | $5,637 +3.1% | $298,100 +4.8% |
| 2017 | $5,468 -2% | $284,500 +5.1% |
| 2016 | $5,579 +2.7% | $270,700 |
| 2015 | $5,433 +2.7% | $270,700 |
| 2014 | $5,289 +5.5% | $270,700 +0.3% |
| 2013 | $5,013 +6.4% | $269,800 -2.8% |
| 2012 | $4,712 +14.5% | $277,500 +2.1% |
| 2010 | $4,116 +5.5% | $271,700 -6% |
| 2009 | $3,900 +15.8% | $288,900 +7.5% |
| 2008 | $3,369 +1.2% | $268,700 -2.3% |
| 2007 | $3,329 +0.8% | $275,100 +4.4% |
| 2006 | $3,302 +1.4% | $263,500 +6.7% |
| 2005 | $3,255 +3.6% | $247,000 +16% |
| 2004 | $3,142 +0.7% | $213,000 +10.4% |
| 2003 | $3,119 -2% | $193,000 +8.2% |
| 2002 | $3,184 +4.6% | $178,400 +8.3% |
| 2000 | $3,044 +20.3% | $164,800 +21.6% |
| 1997 | $2,530 | $135,500 |
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Neighborhood: 01605
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- Massachusetts
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- Worcester
- 01605
- 28 Holden St
