
136 Chapel St Gardner — Photo 1 of 33
Recent Drop: $174,000
$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
* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Gardner, MA.
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$625,000
Aug 28, 2026
MLS® 73570032
$625,000
Was $650,000
Jul 22, 2026
MLS® 73509666
$650,000
Was $749,900
Jul 1, 2026
MLS® 73509666
$749,900
Was $799,000
Jun 1, 2026
MLS® 73509666
$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 Agent: Heather Carbone
Listing Office: Central Mass Real Estate
MLS® Number: 73509666
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