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$599,900

Est. $3,812/mo —

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3,873

sq ft

141 Chestnut St, Gardner, MA 01440

About this home

Step into the Watkins Estate, a residence defined by timeless craftsmanship and remarkable architectural detail. Rich woodwork, 9 foot ceilings, and continuous hardwood flooring set an elegant tone throughout the home. The front to back living room features a striking fireplace and flows seamlessly through two sets of original pocket doors into both the formal living room and the family room/den, offering exceptional flexibility. The formal dining room, complete with built in cabinetry, is designed for memorable gatherings. The eat in kitchen includes granite counters, a butler’s pantry, and built in wall ovens—ideal for both everyday meals and entertaining. On the second floor, the primary suite impresses with a fireplace, a spacious bath, oversized walk in closet, and laundry. Two additional bedrooms and a cozy sitting area complete this level. The third floor expands the home’s possibilities with a full kitchen, a living room with fireplace, 2 bedrooms. With its separate entrance, this level is well suited for guests, extended family, or in law suite. Outside, the property features an oversized carriage house/garage with room for four vehicles, a workshop area, and a full second floor for storage or future creative use.

Single-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

0.47 acresLot Size

$155Price/Sq.Ft.

4 garage spacesParking

Listed by Matthew Straight • Coldwell Banker Realty - Leominster

Listed by • Coldwell Banker Realty - Leominster

Listing updated: Sep 8, 2026 at 12:29pm

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #73573120

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$3,812 per month

Principal and interest$3,153

Property taxes

$575

HOA dues

Home insurance

$85

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Gardner Elementary School

Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 1.0mi

2/10

Gardner High School

Public 8-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

4/10

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About Downtown

Gardner

Downtown Gardner, located between Crystal Lake Park and Dunn State Park, is a historic and civic Gardner neighborhood with a classic Main Street grid and mill-era brick storefronts. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Main Street–Central Street junction, where independent eateries, small storefronts, and civic buildings set a steady, walkable rhythm. The Gardner Museum anchors local history in a compact, gallery-like setting. The Levi Heywood Memorial Library adds a grand civic note with its landmark architecture and reading rooms. At the Gardner Ale House, pub tables and local taps keep the evening scene grounded. Side streets mix triple-deckers and older homes, while nearby parks frame the downtown blocks with water and woodland edges.

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Market insights

141 Chestnut St · $599,900

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 23 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 1% above list price.

LIST PRICE

Median sale price in this area is $527,991. (12% lower than this home)

PRICE DROP

20% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.

Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
12 total rooms
In-law floorplan
Closets throughout
Insulated windows
Recessed lighting
Pantry
Bathroom features include full baths and shower stall

Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on the second floor with walk-in closet and hardwood flooring
Second bedroom on the second floor with ceiling fan and hardwood flooring
Third bedroom on the second floor with walk-in closet, cedar closet and hardwood flooring
Fourth bedroom on the third floor with closet and wall-to-wall carpet

Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms and one half bathroom
First-floor half bath with stone/ceramic tile
Second-floor full bath with tub and shower and stone/ceramic tile
Second-floor full bath with shower stall, stone/ceramic tile and whirlpool soaking tub; master bathroom present

Kitchen
Hardwood flooring
Upgraded countertops
Pantry
Recessed lighting
Appliances include oven, range, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator

Laundry & utility
Washer hookup
Dryer hookup (electric)
Full basement with walk-out access and sump pump

Flooring
Hardwood
Tile (stone/ceramic)
Carpet and wall-to-wall carpet
Vinyl

Heating & cooling
Baseboard heating (natural gas)
Fireplace heating available
Window cooling units

Sale and tax history for 141 Chestnut St

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73573120

Sep 8, 2026

Listed

$599,900

$155/sq ft

MLS PIN #72664217

Feb 23, 2021

Sold

$420,000

$108/sq ft

Jan 11, 2021

Contingent

—

Dec 1, 2020

Relisted

—

Nov 30, 2020

Listing Removed

—

Oct 9, 2020

Price Changed

$430,000

$111/sq ft

Oct 9, 2020

Relisted

—

Sep 24, 2020

Contingent

—

Aug 26, 2020

Price Changed

$432,500

$112/sq ft

May 28, 2020

Listed

$450,000

$116/sq ft

+12

The Watkins Estate offers old world craftmanship with woodwork you don't see in todays homes. 9 foot ceilings and hardwood throughout featuring front to back living room with stunning fire place , 2 sets of pocket doors leading into formal living room and family room/ den. Dinning room has built in cabinets and is ready for all your holiday dinners. 1st floor den/ Library with built in book cases fireplace! Eat in Kitchen with butler pantry, granite counters, built in wall ovens. 2nd floor offers master suite with fireplace , large bathroom with huge master closet. 2 more spacious bedrooms and a sitting area are also featured on 2nd floor. All new hardwood and new cat5 wiring for kids gaming... 3rd floor has full kitchen , fireplace in living room and 2 more bedrooms , great for guests/ inlaws ? or it has separate entrance for potential rental income. Extra large carriage house / garage , 4 cars and work area with bonus 2nd floor for storage/ work shop. Sprinkler system as well

MLS PIN #71870104

Apr 29, 2016

Sold

$334,900

$86/sq ft

Apr 10, 2016

Pending

—

Mar 11, 2016

Relisted

—

Mar 8, 2016

Listing Removed

—

Dec 8, 2015

Relisted

—

Dec 7, 2015

Listing Removed

—

Oct 30, 2015

Price Changed

$334,900

$86/sq ft

Jul 8, 2015

Listed

$349,900

$90/sq ft

+25

One of Gardner's most prestigious homes, the "Watkins Estate" offers elegant craftsmanship at it's finest. 1st floor presents large front to back living room w/fireplace, spacious dining room with a wall of cabinetry, stunning library or den, and eat-in kitchen with butler's pantry. 2nd floor offers 3 large bedrooms including master suite w/fireplace and dressing room. Sitting room/family room also on 2nd floor. 3rd floor w/kitchen, fireplace living room, and 2 bedrooms is perfect for guests, in-law, rental, or extra space for large family. The large barn/garage has plenty of room for 4 cars, work space,and 2nd level additional use. All the bells and whistles throughout this magnificent home from top to bottom includes Buderus heating system, new (42) windows, and continued meticulous care throughout it's history. Beautifully landscaped yard with privacy. A rare opportunity for this kind of quality at this kind of price!!

Public Records

Jun 27, 2001

Sold

$299,000

$77/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$6,470 (−22.5%)

$67,100 + $334,000

$401,100

2022

$8,351 (+2.4%)

$50,800 + $398,400

$449,200

2021

$8,154 (+5.2%)

$44,200 + $362,700

$406,900

2020

$7,750 (+3.7%)

$44,200 + $348,400

$392,600

2019

$7,476 (+7.6%)

$44,200 + $327,000

$371,200

2018

$6,945 (+8.6%)

$44,200 + $298,400

$342,600

2017

$6,396 (−3.8%)

$44,200 + $268,100

$312,300

2016

$6,649 (+49.8%)

$44,200 + $280,600

$324,800

2015

$4,438 (+3.6%)

$44,200 + $177,900

$222,100

2014

$4,282 (+1.5%)

$49,000 + $177,900

$226,900

2013

$4,218 (−6.1%)

$49,000 + $192,600

$241,600

2012

$4,491 (−2.2%)

$49,000 + $220,400

$269,400

2011

$4,591 (+1.7%)

$49,000 + $244,000

$293,000

2010

$4,516 (−6.0%)

$49,000 + $254,900

$303,900

2009

$4,805

$58,200 + $309,400

$367,600

Public record

Beds

Baths

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.47 Acres

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

3,725

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

3,725

Year built

1900

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Worcester County

APN

3537675

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 92° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years

4/10 Wind Factor

24% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Gardner, MA • 01440

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in June and 4.2 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

8.7 hrs

4.2 hrs

JuneDecember

Provided by Shadowmap

Redfin Estimate for 141 Chestnut St

$602,013

$2,113 over list price of $600K

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smaller lot
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smaller lot
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$380,000 Last sold price
3 beds2 baths1,442 sq ft
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Rental earnings

Est. $3,944 per month, based on comparable rentals

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