Worcester County and Gardner City property record for 165 Barthel Ave, Gardner, MA 01440
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,073 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.321 acres (14,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $217,000 (Aug 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $4,574 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2019 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | GARD M:M22 B:22 L:8 |
| Primary APN | GARD M:M22 B:22 L:8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,073 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,450 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,073 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,073 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,000 sqft (0.321 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 165 BARTHEL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GARDNER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01440-2849 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 22 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | GARDNER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GARDNER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 707300 |
165 Barthel Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2005.
Source: Worcester County and Gardner City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 165 BARTHEL AVE, GARDNER, MA 01440-2849 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 26, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 26, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 31, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2005142539 |
| Deed Book / Page | 37164 / 312 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GARDNER MA |
| Property Address | 165 BARTHEL AVE, GARDNER, MA 01440-2849 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 60189-191 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 26, 2019 |
| Book Page | 60189/191 |
| Instrument | 25830 |
| Name | I-C FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2029 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 165 Barthel Ave was $4,574, up 10,064.4% 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 | $4,574.00 (+10,064.44%) | $332,200 (+4.83%) Land $78,100 Building $254,100 | $354,082 (+18.4%) |
| 2025 | $45.00 (-99%) | $316,900 (+5.81%) Land $70,900 Building $246,000 | $299,060 |
| 2024 | $4,490.00 (+7.24%) | $299,500 (+15.37%) Land $64,500 Building $235,000 | |
| 2023 | $4,187.00 | $259,600 Land $63,600 Building $196,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 165 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 165 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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