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$367,555$282 / 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 96How 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 $160,000 on Mar 1, 2016

88 HOWARD ST

GARDNER, MA 01440
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,305 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.
2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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

$368K
$354K low$382K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$160,000 · Mar 1, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,625 (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.$335,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$75,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$260,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$324,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$361,824

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.Cape Cod
CountyWORCESTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.00
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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.

M
Gardner Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 5–7 · 3.1 mi
H
Gardner High SchoolD+
High · Grades 8–12 · 3.2 mi
E
Gardner Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 3.5 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

88 Howard 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 80% of homes in Worcester County
  • Smaller than 72% of homes in Worcester County
  • Has a bigger lot than 94% of homes in Gardner 01440
  • Older than 76% 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
$156K$623K

This home is worth more than 48% 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$367,555
CheaperTypical $372,680Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$282
CheaperTypical $268Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Living area1,305 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,496 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Lot size2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 43% of homes nearby

How 88 Howard St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGardner 01440Worcester County
Estimated valuepricier than$367,55548% of homes20% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$28260% of homes36% of homes
Living areabigger than1,305 ft²39% of homes28% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2 ac94% of homes82% of homes
Year builtnewer than193043% of homes24% of homes

About 88 Howard St

How much is 88 Howard St, Gardner, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 88 Howard St, Gardner, MA is $367,555 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $353,543 to $381,567. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 88 Howard St, Gardner, MA last sell?

88 Howard St, Gardner, MA last sold on Mar 1, 2016 for $160,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 88 Howard St, Gardner, MA?

88 Howard St, Gardner, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,305 square feet of living space and a 2.00-acre lot.

When was 88 Howard St, Gardner, MA built?

88 Howard St, Gardner, MA was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 88 Howard St, Gardner, MA?

88 Howard St, Gardner, MA is assigned to Gardner Middle School (middle), rated D; Gardner High School (high), 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 88 Howard St, Gardner, MA compare to other homes in Gardner 01440?

Among the 5,707 homes in Gardner 01440, it is worth more than 48% of them ($367,555 against a typical $372,680), its price per square foot is higher than 60% of them ($282 against a typical $268), it is bigger than 39% of them (1,305 ft² against a typical 1,496 ft²), its lot is bigger than 94% of them (2 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 43% of them (1930 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of Worcester County, it is worth more than 20% 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 88 Howard St, Gardner, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 88 Howard St, Gardner, MA was $4,625. The county assessed it at $335,900.

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