$549,900

196 Chestnut Street, Gardner, MA 01440

  • 6 beds |
  • 4 baths |
  • 2,483 sqft
  • Property Icon Single-Family Home
  • Property Year Built Icon Built in 1887
  • Property Lot Size Icon0.61acre lot
  • Property Parking Icon 1 car garage
  • Property Price Per Square Feet Icon $221/sqft
  • Property List Date Icon Listed 15 days ago

Property Description

In the same family for decades, this exquisite 1887 Victorian is ready for its next chapter. Rich in character and timeless charm, this grand home showcases intricate, ornate woodwork, soaring ceilings, and mostly hardwood floors throughout. The first floor offers an eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, fireplaced living room, convenient half bath, and a light-filled three-season room with exterior access to a private deck overlooking the level backyard. The second floor features three spacious bedrooms and a full bath, while the third floor provides three additional bedrooms and another full bath—ideal for guests, home offices, or extended living. Recent updates include a brand-new furnace and water heater. An attached two-level outbuilding offers exceptional flexibility as a garage, workshop, or storage barn. This property is being sold as is and presents a wonderful opportunity for buyers to bring their vision and updates to a truly special home filled with history and warmth.

Listing Status:
Active
Date Added:
March 3, 2026
Data Last Updated:
March 18, 2026 at 10:08PM
Listing Office:
Foster-Healey Real Estate : 978-537-8301
Listing Agent:
Wendy Poudrette : 978-407-1342
MLS ID:
73481873
  • General: Bathroom - HalfBedroomBathroom
  • Appliances: RangeDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherDryerPlumbed For Ice Maker
  • Laundry: First FloorWasher Hookup
  • Basement: BulkheadConcrete
  • Flooring: WoodVinylCarpetHardwoodFlooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • A/C: None
  • Heating: SteamNatural Gas
  • Fireplace: Living RoomFireplaceFireplaces: 1
  • General: PorchDeck - Wood
  • Style: Victorian
  • Parking: DetachedPaved DriveOff StreetParking spaces: 6
  • Roofing: Shingle
  • Windows: Insulated Windows
  • General: FrameStoneBrick/Mortar
  • Road/Access: Public
  • Originating MLS: MLS Property Information Network
  • County: Worcester
  • Zoning: resM:R22 B:8 L:383537622
  • Utilities: for Electric RangeWasher HookupIcemaker ConnectionCircuit BreakersKnob & Tube Wiring
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Source: MLS Property Information Network

This listing courtesy of Wendy Poudrette , Foster-Healey Real Estate

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Location

Schools Nearby

E

Elm Street School

160 Elm St, Gardner, MA, 01440

Grades 2-4

0.13 miles away

G

Gardner High School

200 Catherine St, Gardner, MA, 01440

Grades 8-12

0.68 miles away

G

Gardner Academy for Learning and Technology

130 Elm St, Gardner, MA, 01440

Grades 9-12

0.15 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.