Worcester County and Gardner City property record for 20 Union St, Gardner, MA 01440
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,862 sqft · built 1825 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $270,000 (Sep 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $4,675 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Mortgage Sep 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | GARD M:R12 B:4 L:12 |
| Primary APN | GARD M:R12 B:4 L:12 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,862 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,633 sqft |
| Basement Area | 840 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 840 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1825 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1825 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 20 UNION ST |
|---|---|
| City | GARDNER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01440-3426 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | GARDNER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GARDNER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1032 |
| Census Tract | 707100 |
20 Union St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2022.
Source: Worcester County and Gardner City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 UNION ST, GARDNER, MA 01440-3426 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 1, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Second Mortgage (Down Payment) LOWELL COMMUNITY LOAN FUND INC |
| Sep 27, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage CENTRAL ONE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 27, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 27, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 31, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 68272 / 129 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GARDNER MA |
| Property Address | 20 UNION ST, GARDNER, MA 01440-3426 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 069079-367 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 1, 2023 |
| Book Page | 69079/367 |
| Instrument | 32985 |
| Name | LOWELL COMMUNITY LOAN FUND INC |
|---|
| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GARDNER MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 27, 2022 |
| Property Address | 20 UNION ST, GARDNER, MA 01440-3426 |
| Document Number | 068272-129 |
| Book / Page | 68272 / 129 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 105863 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 14, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 20 UNION ST, GARDNER, MA 01440-3426 |
| Document Number | 0000105864 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 105864 |
| Name | CENTRAL ONE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.99% |
| Type Change Date | Oct 1, 2032 |
| Max Rate At Change | 3.38% |
| Index | 5-Year CMT |
The 2026 property tax bill for 20 Union St was $4,675, up 10,288.9% 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 | $4,675.00 (+10,288.89%) | $339,500 (+8.16%) Land $73,400 Building $266,100 | $347,508 (+3.13%) |
| 2025 | $45.00 (-98.98%) | $313,900 (+6.19%) Land $66,700 Building $247,200 | $336,965 |
| 2024 | $4,431.00 (+2.81%) | $295,600 (+10.63%) Land $60,700 Building $234,900 | |
| 2023 | $4,310.00 | $267,200 Land $59,800 Building $207,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 20 Union St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 20 Union 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 | 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 252 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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