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Listing broker remarks

Gracious and stately, this sunny center entrance colonial offers a lovely updated main house plus two income generating apartments, making this a wonderful opportunity and investment. Located in the charming village of downtown Holliston, this home offers a coveted lifestyle of walking to schools, shops, cafes, playground, library, Upper Charles Rail Trail and Lake Winthrop. Updated kitchen features white cabinetry, wood flooring, granite counters, stainless appliances and an exposed beam; living room with pine flooring, built-ins and working fireplace; family room with lots of windows, built-ins, working fireplace and pine flooring; spacious dining room with beautiful original mantle and detailing, plus built-ins. The new screened porch & half bath complete the main level. Upstairs bedrooms are spacious and inviting, including the primary bedroom which offers the potential of being two rooms. Walk up 3rd floor provides either another bedroom or a fabulous home office space. A gem!— Realty Executives Boston West

Key details

  • 3,466 sq ft
  • 15,682 lot sq ft
  • 6 beds
  • 3.5 baths
  • 1750 built
  • $274 / sq ft
  • $13,677 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠4⁠9⁠2⁠9⁠9⁠
Last updated
Address
865 Washington St.
Town
Holliston, MA
ZIP
01746
Deed (Bk/Pg)
62961 / 120

Historic designations

National Register
Hollis, Thomas Historic District
MACRIS Inventory
Holliston Center

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Neighborhood: Downtown

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.