Worcester County and Gardner City property record for 159 Elm St, Gardner, MA 01440
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,841 sqft · built 1830 |
| Lot Size | 0.465 acres (20,243 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Jun 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $4,273 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | GARD M:R22 B:8 L:51 |
| Primary APN | GARD M:R22 B:8 L:51 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,841 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,511 sqft |
| Basement Area | 325 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 325 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1830 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1830 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,243 sqft (0.465 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 159 ELM ST |
|---|---|
| City | GARDNER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01440-2372 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Subdivision | EMILY C MCCALLION |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 51 |
| Jurisdiction | GARDNER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GARDNER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 707500 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Gardner Uptown Historic District listed 1999 · 88 contributing resources · NRIS 99000660 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Worcester County and Gardner City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 ELM ST, GARDNER, MA 01440-2372 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 14, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 14, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 14, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 51046 / 143 |
| Transfer Doc | 051046-143 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $4,273.00 (+12,108.57%) | $310,300 (+24.32%) Land $90,400 Building $219,900 | $340,795 |
| 2025 | $35.00 (-99.05%) | $249,600 (+1.42%) Land $82,200 Building $167,400 | |
| 2024 | $3,689.00 (+6.07%) | $246,100 (+14.15%) Land $74,700 Building $171,400 | |
| 2023 | $3,478.00 | $215,600 Land $73,600 Building $142,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 2 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.
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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 388 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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