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$425,441$193 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $89,000 on Jan 19, 1994

12 NELSON ST

GARDNER, MA 01440
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
2,202 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1875
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$425K
$389K low$462K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$89,000 · Jan 19, 1994

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,423 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$393,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$78,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$315,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$364,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$412,268

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyWORCESTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.34
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Gardner High SchoolD+
High · Grades 8–12 · 0.2 mi
M
Gardner Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 5–7 · 0.4 mi
E
Gardner Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.5 mi

District: Gardner School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01440These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.123
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.66

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.21,657
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.854 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,433
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$80,787
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.50%

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How this home compares

12 Nelson St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 70% of homes in Gardner 01440
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Worcester County
  • Bigger than 82% of homes in Gardner 01440
  • Older than 96% of homes in Gardner 01440

What homes are worth in Gardner 01440

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$156K$623K

This home is worth more than 70% of homes in Gardner 01440.

How it measures up in Gardner 01440

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Gardner 01440.

Estimated value$425,441
CheaperTypical $372,306Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$193
CheaperTypical $268Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Living area2,202 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,488 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Lot size0.34 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Year built1875
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 12 Nelson St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGardner 01440Worcester County
Estimated valuepricier than$425,44170% of homes36% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1936% of homes5% of homes
Living areabigger than2,202 ft²82% of homes71% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.34 ac57% of homes37% of homes
Year builtnewer than18754% of homes4% of homes

About 12 Nelson St

How much is 12 Nelson St, Gardner, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12 Nelson St, Gardner, MA is $425,441 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $388,933 to $461,949. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12 Nelson St, Gardner, MA last sell?

12 Nelson St, Gardner, MA last sold on Jan 19, 1994 for $89,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 12 Nelson St, Gardner, MA?

12 Nelson St, Gardner, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 2,202 square feet of living space and a 0.34-acre lot.

When was 12 Nelson St, Gardner, MA built?

12 Nelson St, Gardner, MA was built in 1875, making it 151 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 12 Nelson St, Gardner, MA?

12 Nelson St, Gardner, MA is assigned to Gardner High School (high), rated D+; Gardner Middle School (middle), rated D; Gardner Elementary School (elementary), rated D-. All sit in Gardner School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12 Nelson St, Gardner, MA compare to other homes in Gardner 01440?

Among the 5,707 homes in Gardner 01440, it is worth more than 70% of them ($425,441 against a typical $372,306), its price per square foot is higher than 6% of them ($193 against a typical $268), it is bigger than 82% of them (2,202 ft² against a typical 1,488 ft²), its lot is bigger than 57% of them (0.34 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1875 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of Worcester County, it is worth more than 36% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 12 Nelson St, Gardner, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 12 Nelson St, Gardner, MA was $5,423. The county assessed it at $393,800.

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