For sale

Price cut: $20K (8/3)

$430,000

96 Washington St, Gardner, MA 01440

3beds

1,661sqft

$2,862/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1920

7,128 Square Feet Lot

$428,800 Zestimate^®

$259/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Make your home in this welcoming and charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom home in historic Gardner, Mass, "The Chair City of the World." The home echoes its city's historical roots with architectural details of yesteryear, combined with contemporary conveniences. The home sits atop a tranquil, elevated corner, with a fully fenced-in, level backyard with a new pergola, patio, and fire pit area for relaxing and entertaining. A covered porch, additional patio, carport, storage shed, two driveways, professional landscaping/stonework, and a garden area add further exterior interest to the home. Inside, the first floor boasts a wrap-around sitting room, formal dining room, spacious kitchen, mudroom, living room, and open staircase. The second floor provides private quarters with a full bathroom and three spacious bedrooms with generous closets. Seller has made many improvements—see attached Upgrades & Improvements List on MLS. Showings deferred until Open House: Sun, 7/5, 11:00am-12:30pm.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1
Main level bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Features: Closet, Flooring - Vinyl, Lighting - Sconce
Level: Second

Bedroom 2

Features: Closet, Flooring - Vinyl, Lighting - Sconce, Decorative Molding
Level: Second

Bedroom 3

Features: Closet, Flooring - Vinyl, Lighting - Overhead, Decorative Molding
Level: Second

Primary bathroom

Features: No

Bathroom 1

Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Vinyl, Lighting - Overhead
Level: Main,First

Bathroom 2

Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Decorative Molding
Level: Second

Dining room

Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Chair Rail, Decorative Molding
Level: Main,First

Kitchen

Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Country Kitchen, Lighting - Overhead
Level: Main,First

Living room

Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Beadboard, Decorative Molding
Level: Main,First

Heating

Steam, Oil

Cooling

Window Unit(s), None

Appliances

Included: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Range Hood
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Sink, In Basement

Features

Ceiling Fan(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Wainscoting, Lighting - Overhead, Beadboard, Decorative Molding, Sitting Room, Mud Room
Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Vinyl
Doors: Insulated Doors
Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens
Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Bulkhead,Concrete,Unfinished
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,661
Total interior livable area: 1,661 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,661

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 6
Parking features: Carport, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved
Has carport: Yes
Uncovered spaces: 6

Accessibility

Accessibility features: No

Features

Patio & porch: Porch, Patio
Exterior features: Porch, Patio, Cabana, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Screens, Fenced Yard, Garden, Stone Wall
Fencing: Fenced

Lot

Size: 7,128 Square Feet
Features: Corner Lot

Details

Additional structures: Cabana
Parcel number: M:0R22 B:0011 L:0008,3536696
Zoning: R1

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Colonial
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Frame
Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1920

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Sidewalks

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Gardner

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $259/sqft
Tax assessed value: $317,000
Annual tax amount: $4,365
Date on market: 7/1/2026
Listing terms: Contract
Exclusions: Mounted Tv In Living Room To Stay/Remain

Estimated market value

$428,800

$407,000 - $450,000

$2,403/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/3/2026	Price change	$430,000-4.4%$259/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73543987 Report a problem
7/1/2026	Listed for sale	$450,000+23.6%$271/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73543987 Report a problem
11/14/2024	Sold	$364,000+13.8%$219/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73294753 Report a problem
9/25/2024	Listed for sale	$320,000+300%$193/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73294753 Report a problem
2/2/1994	Sold	$80,000+362.7%$48/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
8/25/1989	Sold	$17,289$10/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$4,205 +1.4%	$292,800 +5.8%
2024	$4,148 +3.3%	$276,700 +11.2%
2023	$4,015 +7.7%	$248,900 +24.1%
2022	$3,729 +4.5%	$200,600 +12.7%
2021	$3,567 +3.9%	$178,000 +2.4%
2020	$3,433 +5.5%	$173,900 +7.7%
2019	$3,253 +8.7%	$161,500 +9.3%
2018	$2,994 -2%	$147,700 -0.9%
2017	$3,054 +8.1%	$149,100 +8%
2016	$2,825 +4.5%	$138,000 +2%
2015	$2,703 +3.6%	$135,300 -2.2%
2014	$2,610 +0.1%	$138,300 -7.4%
2013	$2,607 +7.6%	$149,300 +2.8%
2012	$2,422 +11.4%	$145,300 +4.7%
2011	$2,175 -4%	$138,800 -9%
2010	$2,266 -2.2%	$152,500 -13.9%
2009	$2,316 -0.8%	$177,200 -8%
2008	$2,334 +0.8%	$192,700 -3.2%
2007	$2,316 +2.3%	$199,000 +8.2%
2006	$2,264 +6.1%	$183,900 +8.4%
2005	$2,133 +9.6%	$169,700 +58.7%
2004	$1,947 +2.8%	$106,900
2003	$1,894 +3.6%	$106,900
2002	$1,829 +10.7%	$106,900 +24.2%
2000	$1,652	$86,100