Worcester County and Gardner City property record for 20 Sand St, Gardner, MA 01440
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 884 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.293 acres (12,753 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $132,000 (Jan 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $3,927 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:M-26 B:0003 L:0026 |
| Primary APN | M:M-26 B:0003 L:0026 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 884 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,876 sqft |
| Basement Area | 884 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 884 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,753 sqft (0.293 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 20 SAND ST |
|---|---|
| City | GARDNER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01440-2114 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | GARDNER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GARDNER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1033 |
| Census Tract | 707400 |
20 Sand St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2015.
Source: Worcester County and Gardner City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 SAND ST, GARDNER, MA 01440-2114 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 29, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 29, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 18, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 53315 / 60 |
| Transfer Doc | 0053315-60 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 20 Sand St was $3,927, up 10,234.2% 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 | $3,927.00 (+10,234.21%) | $285,200 (+5.12%) Land $77,200 Building $208,000 | $311,296 (+20.38%) |
| 2025 | $38.00 (-98.99%) | $271,300 (+8.52%) Land $70,200 Building $201,100 | $258,590 |
| 2024 | $3,748.00 (+5.49%) | $250,000 (+13.48%) Land $63,800 Building $186,200 | |
| 2023 | $3,553.00 | $220,300 Land $62,900 Building $157,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 20 Sand St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2016.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2016 · rainfall accumulation |
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 20 Sand St 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 | 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 519 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.
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