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$394,622$207 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $310,000 on Feb 7, 2023

42 JAMES ST

GARDNER, MA 01440
3
Beds
3 / 2
Baths
1,902 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.
1.68 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1870
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$395K
$373K low$416K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$310,000 · Feb 7, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,566 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$318,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$92,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$225,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$318,000

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.1.68
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Slate
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(3)

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 SchoolC-
High · Grades 8–12 · 0.3 mi
M
Gardner Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 5–7 · 0.5 mi
E
Gardner Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.7 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

42 James 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 less than 72% of homes in Worcester County
  • Costs less per square foot than 93% of homes in Worcester County
  • Bigger than 73% of homes in Gardner 01440
  • Has a bigger lot than 94% of homes in Gardner 01440
  • Older than 97% of homes in Worcester County

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
$147K$626K

This home is worth more than 58% 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$394,622
CheaperTypical $377,846Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$207
CheaperTypical $267Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Living area1,902 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,488 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Lot size1.68 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Year built1870
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 42 James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGardner 01440Worcester County
Estimated valuepricier than$394,62258% of homes28% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20710% of homes7% of homes
Living areabigger than1,902 ft²73% of homes60% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.68 ac94% of homes80% of homes
Year builtnewer than18704% of homes3% of homes

About 42 James St

How much is 42 James St, Gardner, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 42 James St, Gardner, MA is $394,622 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $373,010 to $416,234. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 42 James St, Gardner, MA last sell?

42 James St, Gardner, MA last sold on Feb 7, 2023 for $310,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 42 James St, Gardner, MA?

42 James St, Gardner, MA has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,902 square feet of living space and a 1.68-acre lot.

When was 42 James St, Gardner, MA built?

42 James St, Gardner, MA was built in 1870, making it 156 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 42 James St, Gardner, MA?

42 James St, Gardner, MA is assigned to Gardner High School (high), rated C-; 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 42 James St, Gardner, MA compare to other homes in Gardner 01440?

Among the 5,706 homes in Gardner 01440, it is worth more than 58% of them ($394,622 against a typical $377,846), its price per square foot is higher than 10% of them ($207 against a typical $267), it is bigger than 73% of them (1,902 ft² against a typical 1,488 ft²), its lot is bigger than 94% of them (1.68 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1870 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of Worcester County, it is worth more than 28% 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 42 James St, Gardner, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 42 James St, Gardner, MA was $4,566. The county assessed it at $318,000.

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