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133 Days on market
136 Chapel St Gardner — Photo 1 of 33

136 Chapel St Gardner — Photo 1 of 33

Recent Drop: $174,000

$799,000
$625,000

$625,000

136 Chapel St, Gardner, MA 01440

Gardner, MA 01440

Beds

3

Baths

1

SqFt

1,451

Style

Single Family

Built

1940

Country Cottage on Chapel in Chair City - so much to love! Situated on a corner lot near the junction of 140 and 101 with Rt 2 access within minutes, this property fulfills your FIELD OF DREAMS! With almost 600 ft of street frontage on Smith and 6+ acres of LAND, the possibilities seem endless for those exploring sub-dividing, ADU, homesteading, expanding, pool oasis, or your very own football field! This cozy cape allows for single level living with a 1st flr bdrm and bath w/WI tiled shower, hardwood floors, gas fp, DR & LR. Upstairs you'll find two more bedrooms, original built in drawers, walk through closet, hardwood floors, and the cutest windows w/original folding shutters including a mini greenhouse window for those with a green thumb! A private back deck is perfect to enjoy morning coffee or dinner with friends while overlooking your HUGE backyard complete with sheds & greenhouse, carports, fruit trees, garden beds, perennials, and loads of wildlife!

Market Value Analysis

This Property
Size (SqFt) →Price →
This Property$431/sqft
Local Avg (Gardner)$252/sqft
71% AboveMarket Average

* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Gardner, MA.

Property Details

Financials

Original Price$799,000
Annual Taxes$4,627

Parking

Garage1
Off-Street11

Interior Specifications

Total Rooms5
Fireplaces1
FlooringHardwood
BasementFull, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished

Climate & Utilities

HeatingBaseboard, Oil, Propane, Wood
CoolingNone
WaterPublic
SewerPublic Sewer

Building & Exterior

ConstructionFrame
RoofShingle
FoundationConcrete Perimeter
ZoningR1

Property & Lot

Acres6.74
SqFt Lot293,482
Lot FeaturesCorner Lot, Wooded, Cleared

Amenities & Appliances

Range • Dishwasher • Refrigerator

Neighborhood

Park

Geography

Floorplan Breakdown

Structural Layout

Second
Bedroom 2Bedroom 3
First
Living RoomDining RoomKitchenMaster BedroomBathroom 1
Living Room
Lvl First
Dining Room
Lvl First
Kitchen
Lvl First
Master Bedroom
Lvl First
Bedroom 2
Lvl Second
Bedroom 3
Lvl Second
Bathroom 1
Lvl First

Property History

Listed
$625,000

Aug 28, 2026

MLS® 73570032

Price Drop
$625,000

Was $650,000

Jul 22, 2026

MLS® 73509666

Price Drop
$650,000

Was $749,900

Jul 1, 2026

MLS® 73509666

Price Drop
$749,900

Was $799,000

Jun 1, 2026

MLS® 73509666

Listed
$799,000

Apr 29, 2026

MLS® 73509666

Population

21,276

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)

Median Household Income

$67K

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)

Renter-Occupied Homes

40.9%

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)

New Construction Permits — Worcester County

1,806 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (-4% vs the prior 12 months) — 1,006 in 5+ unit buildings

U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jun '26)

ADU Potential

Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 726 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 1,451 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 293,482 sq ft.

Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.

Listing Provided By

Listing Agent: Heather Carbone

Listing Office: Central Mass Real Estate

MLS® Number: 73509666

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