196 Chestnut St

Gardner, MA 01440

$549,900
Price
6
Beds
2,483 Sq. Ft.
$221 / Sq. Ft.
2,483
Sq. Ft.
$221
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Open House Tuesday 3/24 3:30 to 5:00 This exquisite 1887 Victorian is ready for its next chapter. Rich in character and timeless charm, this grand home showcases intricate, ornate woodwork, soaring ceilings, and mostly hardwood floors throughout. The first floor offers an eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, fireplaced living room, convenient half bath, and a light-filled three-season room with exterior access to a private deck overlooking the level backyard. The second floor features three spacious...Open House Tuesday 3/24 3:30 to 5:00 This exquisite 1887 Victorian is ready for its next chapter. Rich in character and timeless charm, this grand home showcases intricate, ornate woodwork, soaring ceilings, and mostly hardwood floors throughout. The first floor offers an eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, fireplaced living room, convenient half bath, and a light-filled three-season room with exterior access to a private deck overlooking the level backyard. The second floor features three spacious bedrooms and a full bath, while the third floor provides three additional bedrooms and another full bath—ideal for guests, home offices, or extended living. Recent updates include a brand-new furnace and water heater. An attached two-level outbuilding offers exceptional flexibility as a garage, workshop, or storage barn. This property is being sold as is and presents a wonderful opportunity for buyers to bring their vision and updates to a truly special home filled with history and warmth.
  1. Listed by Wendy Poudrette • Foster-Healey Real Estate

Property Details for 196 Chestnut Street

Town
Gardner
Area
MA-Gardner
Architectural Style
Victorian
Style
Victorian
Garage Spaces
1
Open Parking Spaces
5.00
Parking Spaces Total
6
LISTING UPDATED: 03/21/2026 09:29 AM

Property Details for 196 Chestnut Street

StatusActive
MLS #73481873
Days on Market21
Taxes$5,935 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1887
CountyWorcester County
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Building Information for 196 Chestnut Street

Stories-Year Built1887Building Size-Lot Size0.61 AC / 26,651 SF

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$3,163 per month

30 year fixed, 6.11% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,669

Property Taxes

$495

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Property Information for 196 Chestnut Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University
  • Living Area: 2483.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Basement Features: Bulkhead, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Bedroom, Bathroom
  • Laundry Features: First Floor, Washer Hookup
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Wood
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Wood
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Lake/Pond, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom4 Level: Third
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Flooring - Vinyl
  • Bathroom3 Level: Third
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Skylight,Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wood
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:R22 B:8 L:38,3537622
  • Assessments: $413,300
  • Book: 59586
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 6
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 196 Chestnut Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 3, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73481873

$549,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/03/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73481873

$549,900

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 196 Chestnut Street

Taxable ValueLand$71,200Additions$332,200Total$403,400
Tax Record2024$6,047 ($504 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,483 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,483 SqFtStories2Lot Size26,651 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900CountyWORCESTERAPNGARD M:R22 B:8 L:38

Schools near 196 Chestnut Street

This home is within Gardner School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Gardner Elementary School
Public - PK to 4
Gardner High School
Public - 8 to 12
Gardner Middle School
Public - 5 to 7
Gardner Academy For Learning And Technology
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Gardner Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Gardner High School
Public8 to 12

Gardner Middle School
Public5 to 7

Gardner Academy For Learning And Technology
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 196 Chestnut Street, Gardner, MA 01440

196 Chestnut Street is a single family home for sale in Gardner, MA 01440. This property was listed for sale on March 3, 2026 by Foster-Healey Real Estate, it's currently listed at $549,900. This listing's school district is Gardner School District. Nearby schools include Gardner Elementary School, Gardner High School and Gardner Middle School. 196 Chestnut Street is a 6-bed, 4-bath, 2,483 sqft single family home built in 1887.

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