Skip to main content

Listing broker remarks

Welcome to this beautifully maintained 3-4 bedroom Cape offering approx 3400 square feet of finished living space on a private, wooded lot just under one acre. The Watershed Act prohibits building behind the property, thus you will enjoy exceptional privacy and peaceful surroundings. Designed with exceptional craftsmanship, this quality-built one owner home features custom woodwork throughout, including handcrafted, built-in oak cabinetry and detailed trim. As you enter the home, you'll be greeted by a dramatic cathedral ceiling extending from the center foyer and staircase all the way to the second-floor loft, creating an impressive open space filled with natural light. The main level features all fresh paint, a spacious first-floor primary suite with a full bath, a formal living room, dining room, comfortable family room and a stunning sunroom-style dining area featuring three walls of windows and a soaring cathedral ceiling, providing beautiful views and making it the perfect place to enjoy meals or relax year-round. Upstairs you'll find a large loft overlooking the main living area, two bedrooms, a full bath and an unfinished 600-square-foot future primary suite with rough plumbing already in place for an additional bathroom offering potential for expansion. The finished walkout lower level adds over 1,000 square feet of living space and includes a second kitchen, bonus room, family room with a pellet stove, full-size windows, and a sliding glass door. Built with quality 2x6 construction, this home also features two full fireplaces, one with a gas insert, a solar hot water system, a whole-house fan for natural cooling, expansive attic storage, a brand-new oil tank, a new garage door, and a meticulously maintained heating system. Outside, enjoy the large Trex deck with maintenance-free aluminum railings. A 16' x 16' two-story barn provides excellent storage, workshop, or hobby space. The beautifully wooded setting cools naturally in the evenings, creating a comfortable outdoor retreat throughout the warmer months. This is a rare opportunity to own a quality custom built home that offers generous living space, timeless character, and energy-efficient features. See attached feature sheet.— A. J. Homes

Key details

  • 3,414 sq ft
  • 37,954 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 1991 built
  • $224 / sq ft
  • $10,022 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠7⁠5⁠5⁠1⁠8⁠
Last updated
Address
176 Putnam Rd
Town
Holden, MA
ZIP
01520
Deed (Bk/Pg)
13410 / 283

Map

Neighborhood: Holden

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.