78 Racette Ave Gardner, MA 01440
Estimated payment $2,025/month
Highlights
- Medical Services
- Ranch Style House
- Mud Room
- 0.77 Acre Lot
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
About This Home
Minutes to rt 2 this sweet 3 bedroom ranch is ready for its new owner. Nestled in a desirable Gardner neighborhood on a generous 0.77-acre lot, this property offers a rare combination of space, convenience, and opportunity. Inside, you’ll find a bright and inviting living room featuring hardwood floors and a bay window that fills the space with natural light. The eat-in kitchen offers ample cabinet storage, and all appliances will convey for added ease. The main bedroom includes a double-wide closet and hardwood flooring, while two additional bedrooms provide flexibilility for family, guests, or a home office. An enclosed side porch/mudroom offers a sun-filled bonus space—perfect for a three-season room or everyday functionality. The full basement includes laundry with a partially finished space. Use it for a workshop, recreation space, or additional living area. Conveniently located just minutes to Route 2 and close to local amenities, including Ovila Case Playground nearby.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,134
Year Built
- Built in 1955
Home Design
- Ranch Style House
- Frame Construction
- Shingle Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 912 Sq Ft Home
- Mud Room
Kitchen
- Range
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Partially Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Interior Basement Entry
Parking
- 6 Car Parking Spaces
- Driveway
- Paved Parking
- 6 Open Parking Spaces
- Off-Street Parking
Outdoor Features
- Enclosed Patio or Porch
- Outdoor Storage
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Forced Air Heating System
- 1 Heating Zone
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Electric Water Heater
Additional Features
- 33,719 Sq Ft Lot
- Property is near schools
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number M:M27 B:3 L:8,3535233
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
Amenities
- Medical Services
- Shops
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $41 | $287,900 | $90,100 | $197,800 |
| 2024 | $4,020 | $268,200 | $82,000 | $186,200 |
| 2023 | $3,749 | $232,400 | $80,700 | $151,700 |
| 2022 | $3,521 | $189,400 | $61,100 | $128,300 |
| 2021 | $3,409 | $170,100 | $53,000 | $117,100 |
| 2020 | $3,269 | $165,600 | $53,000 | $112,600 |
| 2019 | $3,108 | $154,300 | $53,000 | $101,300 |
| 2018 | $2,968 | $146,400 | $53,000 | $93,400 |
| 2017 | $2,953 | $144,200 | $53,000 | $91,200 |
| 2016 | $2,831 | $138,300 | $53,000 | $85,300 |
| 2015 | $2,693 | $134,800 | $53,000 | $81,800 |
| 2014 | $2,676 | $141,800 | $62,400 | $79,400 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/21/2026 04/21/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 04/15/2026 04/15/26 | For Sale | $319,000 | +13.9% | $350 / Sq Ft | |
| 11/15/2022 11/15/22 | Sold | $280,000 | +5.7% | $307 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 11/06/2022 11/06/22 | Off Market | $265,000 | -- | -- | |
| 10/23/2022 10/23/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 10/21/2022 10/21/22 | For Sale | $265,000 | 0.0% | $291 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/19/2022 09/19/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 09/14/2022 09/14/22 | For Sale | $265,000 | +58.7% | $291 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/05/2016 08/05/16 | Sold | $167,000 | +6.4% | $183 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 05/19/2016 05/19/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 05/12/2016 05/12/16 | For Sale | $157,000 | -- | $172 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quit Claim Deed | $280,000 | None Available | |
| Quit Claim Deed | $167,000 | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $274,928 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $171,722 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $48,000 | No Value Available |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73502088
APN: GARD-000027M-000003-000008
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