Worcester County and Gardner City property record for 229 Sherman St, Gardner, MA 01440
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,220 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.205 acres (8,939 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $75,000 (Nov 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $5,014 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:Q-21 B:0025 L:0010 |
| Primary APN | M:Q-21 B:0025 L:0010 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2,220 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,912 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,110 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,110 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,939 sqft (0.205 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 229 SHERMAN ST |
|---|---|
| City | GARDNER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01440-3007 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Subdivision | CLYDE M SMITH |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | GARDNER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GARDNER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 707200 |
229 Sherman St, a duplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in November 2019.
Source: Worcester County and Gardner City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 153 EATON ST, GARDNER, MA 01440-1621 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 22, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 22, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019126142 |
| Deed Book / Page | 61467 / 215 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 21, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 61467-215 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GARDNER MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 22, 2019 |
| Property Address | 229 SHERMAN ST, GARDNER, MA 01440-3007 |
| Document Number | 61467-215 |
| Book / Page | 061467 / 000215 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 21, 2019 |
| Instrument | 126142 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 10, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $342.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 153 EATON ST GARDNER MA 014401621, GARDNER, MA 01440-1621 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 229 Sherman St was $5,014, up 10,8% 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 | $5,014.00 (+10,8%) | $364,100 (+13.36%) Land $74,700 Building $289,400 | $375,749 |
| 2025 | $46.00 (-98.96%) | $321,200 (+8.48%) Land $67,900 Building $253,300 | |
| 2024 | $4,439.00 (+1.58%) | $296,100 (+9.3%) Land $61,700 Building $234,400 | |
| 2023 | $4,370.00 | $270,900 Land $60,800 Building $210,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 229 Sherman St 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 229 Sherman 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 248 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Gateway Fiber, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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