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196 Chestnut St, Gardner, MA

Gardner · MA 01440

$510,000
Price
6
Beds
3
Baths
2483
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1887
Lot size: 0.61 Acre Lot
Price per square foot: $211 / Sq.Ft
Parking: 1 Garage Space
Heating & cooling: Heat, Heat Pump, AC

About this home

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.

Neighborhood & Transit

196 Chestnut St, Gardner · MA 01440

Nearby transit

Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.

No subway or commuter rail stations within 0.5 mile.

Price Insight

Days on Market:
246 days
Listing Price:
$524,900
Price per Sq.Ft:
$211
Tax Assessment:
$413,300 in 2025
Taxes:
$495 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
6
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
2
Living Area
2,483 Sq.Ft
Kitchen
Main Floor, Eat-in Kitchen, Flooring - Hardwood, Dishwasher, Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Primary Bedroom
Floor 2, Flooring - Wood
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
10
Above grade area
2483
Flooring
Wood, Vinyl, Wall to Wall Carpet, Hardwood
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Heat Pump, Unit Control
Heating Zone
Unknown
Cooling
Individual
Cooling Zones
Unknown
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Electric Features
Circuit Breakers

Exterior Features

Lot Size
26,651 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Paved Drive, Level
Exterior Features
Deck - Wood, Porch

Parking

Garage Parking
1 Parking Space, Detached
Off Street Parking
None, Off-Street

Construction Details

Construction Type
Frame
Siding
Vinyl
Roof
Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles

Green Features

Electric Vehicle Charger
Unknown
Solar Panels
Unknown
Green Certified
Unknown
Insulation Features
Unknown
Energy Features
Unknown

Room details

Living room level
First Floor
Living room features
Fireplace, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Wood
Dining room level
First Floor
Dining room features
Flooring - Wood
Family room level
First Floor
Family room features
Skylight, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 2 features
Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 3 features
Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom 4 level
Third Floor
Bedroom 4 features
Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom 5 level
Third Floor
Bedroom 5 features
Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bathroom 1 level
First Floor
Bathroom 1 features
Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Bathroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 2 features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Bathroom 3 level
Third Floor
Bathroom 3 features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Vinyl

Listing information

Listing agent
Wendy Poudrette
Listing office
Foster-Healey Real Estate
MLS PIN #
73481873