Worcester County and Gardner City property record for 56 Ken Dr, Gardner, MA 01440
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 988 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.209 acres (9,100 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $147,500 (Mar 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $4,124 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | GARD M:R12 B:24 L:5 |
| Primary APN | GARD M:R12 B:24 L:5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 988 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,792 sqft |
| Basement Area | 988 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 988 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 | 9,100 sqft (0.209 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 56 KEN DR |
|---|---|
| City | GARDNER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01440-3521 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 24 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | GARDNER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GARDNER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2052 |
| Census Tract | 707100 |
56 Ken Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2015.
Source: Worcester County and Gardner City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56 KEN DR, GARDNER, MA 01440-3521 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 4, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 4, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201518340 |
| Deed Book / Page | 53433 / 343 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 56 Ken Dr was $4,124, up 10,21% 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 | $4,124.00 (+10,21%) | $299,500 (+5.12%) Land $74,800 Building $224,700 | $331,917 (+17.8%) |
| 2025 | $40.00 (-99.01%) | $284,900 (+5.6%) Land $68,000 Building $216,900 | $281,770 |
| 2024 | $4,044.00 (+5.56%) | $269,800 (+13.6%) Land $61,800 Building $208,000 | |
| 2023 | $3,831.00 | $237,500 Land $60,900 Building $176,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 56 Ken Dr 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 56 Ken Dr 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 237 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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