Worcester County and Gardner City property record for 21 Bertha Ave, Gardner, MA 01440
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,009 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.244 acres (10,629 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,540 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Mortgage Mar 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | GARD M:R27 B:8 L:27 |
| Primary APN | GARD M:R27 B:8 L:27 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,009 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,203 sqft |
| Basement Area | 516 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 516 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,629 sqft (0.244 acres) |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 21 BERTHA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GARDNER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01440-1307 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | GARDNER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GARDNER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1031 |
| Census Tract | 707500 |
21 Bertha Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Worcester County and Gardner City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21 BERTHA AVE, GARDNER, MA 01440-1307 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage FED HSNG COMMISSIONER |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage LONGBRIDGE FINANCIAL LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GARDNER MA |
| Property Address | 21 BERTHA AVE, GARDNER, MA 01440-1307 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 073277-287 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Book Page | 73277/287 |
| Instrument | 17110 |
| Name | FED HSNG COMMISSIONER |
|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 937 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2104 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GARDNER MA |
| Property Address | 21 BERTHA AVE, GARDNER, MA 01440-1307 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 073277-272 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Book Page | 73277/272 |
| Instrument | 17109 |
| Name | LONGBRIDGE FINANCIAL LLC |
|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 937 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2104 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 21 Bertha Ave was $3,540, down 2.2% 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 | $3,540.00 (-2.21%) | $257,100 (+1.98%) Land $75,800 Building $181,300 | $262,675 |
| 2025 | $3,620.00 (+1.26%) | $252,100 (+5.7%) Land $68,900 Building $183,200 | |
| 2024 | $3,575.00 (+7.91%) | $238,500 (+16.11%) Land $62,700 Building $175,800 | |
| 2023 | $3,313.00 | $205,400 Land $61,800 Building $143,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 21 Bertha Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 30, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 21 Bertha 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 114 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Gateway Fiber, T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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