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.
For sale
$450,000
96 Washington St, Gardner, MA 01440
3beds
1,661sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
7,128 Square Feet Lot
$388,000 Zestimate®
$271/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Erica Swallow 413-314-3383,
Swallow Real Estate, Inc. 413-314-3383,
Erica Swallow 413-314-3383
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73543987
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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: $271/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
$388,000
$361,000 - $415,000
$2,292/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 01440
Nearby schools
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- 2/10Gardner Middle SchoolGrades: 5-7Distance: 1.3 mi
- 4/10Gardner High SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 1 mi
- 2/10Gardner Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 1.3 mi
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- Worcester County
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- 96 Washington St
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