Worcester County and Gardner City property record for 389 Chestnut St, Gardner, MA 01440
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,001 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.063 acres (2,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $190,000 (Feb 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,572 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:R-21 B:0050 L:0010 |
| Primary APN | M:R-21 B:0050 L:0010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,001 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,286 sqft |
| Basement Area | 690 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 690 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,750 sqft (0.063 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 389 CHESTNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | GARDNER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01440-3001 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | C2 |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | GARDNER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GARDNER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 707200 |
389 Chestnut St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2021.
Source: Worcester County and Gardner City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 389 CHESTNUT ST, GARDNER, MA 01440-3001 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 23, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 23, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 1, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 64526 / 260 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GARDNER MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 389 CHESTNUT ST, GARDNER, MA 01440-3001 |
| Document Number | 64526-260 |
| Book / Page | 64526 / 260 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 25351 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| 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 | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 389 CHESTNUT ST, GARDNER, MA 01440-3001 |
| Document Number | 25352 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 25352 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 389 Chestnut St was $3,572, up 10,405.9% 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 | $3,572.00 (+10,405.88%) | $259,400 (+8.26%) Land $64,900 Building $194,500 | $293,039 (+17.78%) |
| 2025 | $34.00 (-98.97%) | $239,600 (+8.27%) Land $59,000 Building $180,600 | $248,805 |
| 2024 | $3,317.00 (+3.66%) | $221,300 (+11.54%) Land $53,700 Building $167,600 | |
| 2023 | $3,200.00 | $198,400 Land $52,900 Building $145,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 389 Chestnut 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 389 Chestnut 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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