Worcester County and Gardner City property record for 137 Barthel Ave, Gardner, MA 01440
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,175 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $199,900 (May 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $3,907 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2025 Line of Credit Oct 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:L-21 B:0025 L:0009 |
| Primary APN | M:L-21 B:0025 L:0009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,175 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,526 sqft |
| Basement Area | 810 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 810 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 137 BARTHEL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GARDNER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01440-2505 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 34 |
| Jurisdiction | GARDNER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GARDNER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 707300 |
137 Barthel Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2005.
Source: Worcester County and Gardner City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 137 BARTHEL AVE, GARDNER, MA 01440-2505 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 27, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Oct 20, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 27, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 27, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 16, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200584583 |
| Deed Book / Page | 36434 / 369 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GARDNER MA |
| Property Address | 137 BARTHEL AVE, GARDNER, MA 01440-2505 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0072029-61 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 27, 2025 |
| Book Page | 72029/61 |
| Instrument | 41396 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GARDNER MA |
| Property Address | 137 BARTHEL AVE, GARDNER, MA 01440-2505 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 66340-287 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 20, 2021 |
| Book Page | 66340/287 |
| Instrument | 147589 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 137 Barthel Ave was $3,907, down 1.8% from the year before.
Source: Worcester County and Gardner City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| Municipality | Gardner City |
| Unified School District | Gardner School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,907.00 (-1.78%) | $283,700 (+2.42%) Land $73,500 Building $210,200 | $338,514 (+9.47%) |
| 2025 | $3,978.00 (-1.61%) | $277,000 (+2.71%) Land $66,800 Building $210,200 | $309,225 |
| 2024 | $4,043.00 (+8.51%) | $269,700 (+16.75%) Land $60,700 Building $209,000 | |
| 2023 | $3,726.00 | $231,000 Land $59,800 Building $171,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 137 Barthel Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 30, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 137 Barthel Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | GARDNER WATER DEPARTMENT serves 21,381 people · EPA ID MA2103000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Jan 2022 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 356 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Gateway Fiber Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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