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Listing broker remarks

Back on market — prior contract fell due to buyer financing. Circa 1820 antique colonial offering 3,832 sq ft of character-rich living space on a 0.33-acre lot in a convenient Gardner location. Four bedrooms, 3 full baths, and period details throughout — hardwood flooring, crown molding, and multiple fireplaces. Main living areas include a living room, formal dining room, and family room. Kitchen features stone counters and stainless appliances.Flexible layout includes an in-law apartment plus a lower-level professional office with separate access, previously operated as a doctor's office — ideal for multigenerational living or a home-based business. 2-car attached garage, porch, deck, fenced yard, and ample off-street parking.With energy costs rising, take advantage of the solar panels paired with heat pump heating and cooling for year-round efficiency and comfort.— eXp Realty

Key details

  • sold
  • 3,832 sq ft
  • 14,374 lot sq ft
  • 4 beds
  • 4 baths
  • 1820 built
  • $117 / sq ft
  • $6,871 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠4⁠8⁠3⁠6⁠1⁠5⁠
Last updated
Address
52 Central
Town
Gardner, MA
ZIP
01440
Sold for
$469,000
Deed (Bk/Pg)
64900 / 71

Historic designations

National Register
Gardner Masonic Lodge · includes GAR.30, GAR.D

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Neighborhood: Gardner

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.