$549,900

196 Chestnut St Gardner, MA 01440

Estimated payment $3,430/month

Total Views 12,261
6 Beds
4 Baths
2,483 Sq Ft
$221 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Very Popular Property
  • Golf Course Community
  • Deck
  • Beach Front
  • Medical Services
  • 3-minute walk to Jackson Playground and Skate Park

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.

Listing Agent

Wendy Poudrette

Foster-Healey Real Estate Listed on: 03/03/2026

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,935

Year Built

  • Built in 1887

Lot Details

  • 26,651 Sq Ft Lot
  • Beach Front
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway
  • 5 Open Parking Spaces
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Brick Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,483 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Insulated Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Basement
  • Block Basement Construction

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Bulkhead
  • Deck
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Heating System Uses Steam

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:R22 B:8 L:38,3537622

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,935

Year Built

Built in 1887

Lot Details

0.61 Acres

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Year Built: 1887
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Bathroom - Half, Bedroom, Bathroom
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Third
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Room Bedroom5 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Vinyl
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Third
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Features: Skylight, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area
  • Laundry Features: First Floor, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Wood
  • Basement: Bulkhead, Concrete
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2483
  • Living Area: 2483
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: H10900

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Wood
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Wood
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Lake/Pond, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces: 5
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:R22 B:8 L:38,3537622
  • Zoning: res
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.61
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 26651
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5935

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

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Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $59 $413,300 $78,300 $335,000
2024 $6,047 $403,400 $71,200 $332,200
2023 $5,957 $369,300 $70,200 $299,100
2022 $5,809 $312,500 $53,200 $259,300
2021 $5,609 $279,900 $46,300 $233,600
2020 $5,399 $273,500 $46,300 $227,200
2019 $5,120 $254,200 $46,300 $207,900
2018 $4,719 $232,800 $46,300 $186,500
2017 $4,811 $234,900 $46,300 $188,600
2016 $4,458 $217,800 $46,300 $171,500
2015 $4,266 $213,500 $46,300 $167,200
2014 $4,093 $216,900 $51,800 $165,100
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/03/2026 03/03/26 For Sale $549,900 -- $221 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73481873

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: GARD-000022R-000008-000038

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