$2,200,000
OPEN SUN 10AM - 3PM $275K PRICE DROP

178 South St Needham, MA 02492

Estimated payment $13,918/month

Total Views 21,294
5 Beds
4 Baths
5,232 Sq Ft
$420 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Private Water Access
  • River View
  • Broadmeadow Elementary School Rated A
  • Medical Services
  • 5-minute walk to Charles River Park

About This Home

**PRICE REDUCTION** BostonGlobe HOME OF THE WEEK. Have you ever dreamed of living in a poem, a painting, a stop on the Underground RR or on the banks of the Charles? Inside, you'll find original details such as wainscoting and wide plank wood floors, along with six wood-burning hearths that enhance the home's warm inviting atmosphere. The gourmet kitchen features a walk-in fridge and high-end Viking and Fisher & Paykel appliances. Multigenerational living Two staircases lead to the second level, w/ four bedrooms and a convenient second-floor laundry. The house is ADA compliant, with an elevator providing easy access to both the first and second floors. Outside, a flagstone terrace offers stunning views over 1.25 acres of lush, pastoral land. A detached four-car garage A separate, air-conditioned 840 sq ft artists studio, complete with a kitchen, full bath, -

Listing Agent

Michael Niden

Keller Williams Realty Listed on: 03/18/2025

Keller Williams Realty

Open House Schedule

  • Sunday, August 03, 2025
    10:00 am to 3:00 pm
    8/3/2025 10:00:00 AM +00:00
    8/3/2025 3:00:00 PM +00:00
    Please Park in the Driveway. Please start tour in Studio behind the Garage around to the left . Follow white balloons to wooden door. Ring Doorbell. Michael Niden 781-801-2151
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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $21,210

Year Built

  • Built in 1776 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 1.25 Acre Lot
  • Waterfront
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Cleared Lot

Parking

  • 4 Car Garage
  • Tuck Under Parking
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • River
  • Scenic Vista

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Plaster Walls
  • Frame Construction
  • Blown Fiberglass Insulation
  • Batts Insulation
  • Foam Insulation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 5,232 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wet Bar
  • Crown Molding
  • Wainscoting
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Sitting Room
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 6 Fireplaces
  • Home Office
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Range with Range Hood
  • Freezer
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • Dual Closets
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer
  • Dryer
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Windows

Accessible Home Design

  • Handicap Accessible
  • Level Entry For Accessibility

Outdoor Features

  • Private Water Access
  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Broadmeadow Elementary School
  • Hrock/Pollard Middle School
  • Needham High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • 1 Cooling Zone
  • 4 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heat Pump System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Gravity Heating System
  • 220 Volts
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:200.0 B:0026 L:0000.0,145553

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool
  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$21,210

Year Built

Built in 1776 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Year Built: 1776
  • Year Built Details: Certified Historic,Renovated Since
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: OpenHouse

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Beamed Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Closet, Countertops - Upgraded, Kitchen Island, Cabinets - Upgraded, Country Kitchen, High Speed Internet Hookup, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Wainscoting, Lighting - Overhead, Live-in Help Quarters, Sitting Room, Home Office, Wet Bar, Walk-up Attic, Finish - Cement Plaster, Internet Available - Broadband, Elevator, Other
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 6
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Electric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Range Hood, Other, Gas Cooktop
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Wood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 208
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Fireplace, Closet, Flooring - Wood
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 238
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 221
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Fireplace, Flooring - Wood
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Half, Closet, Flooring - Wood, Handicap Accessible, Handicap Equipped, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding, Closet - Double
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 315
  • Room Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 238
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Room Family Room Area: 345
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Bathroom - Half, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Pantry, Kitchen Island, Wet Bar, Cabinets - Upgraded, Cable Hookup, Country Kitchen, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Kitchen Area: 336
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Upgraded, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 221
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Office Level: Basement
  • Room Office Area: 315
  • Basement: Full
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 5232
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Entrance
  • Living Area: 5232
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Storm Window(s)
  • MAIN LO: BB3351
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 420.49
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 420.49
  • Insulation: Fiberglass, Mixed, Fiberglass - Batts, Foam

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony / Deck, Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Exterior, Deck, Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View YN: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, Navigable Water, River, Private, 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Private)
  • Waterfront YN: Yes
  • Waterview Flag: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 4
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 10

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Central Air, Window Unit(s), Wall Unit(s), Heat Pump
  • Heating: Central, Gravity, Baseboard, Heat Pump, Oil
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 4
  • COOLING ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Other
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:200.0 B:0026 L:0000.0,145553
  • Zoning: A
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Gentle Sloping
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.25
  • Lot Size Area: 1.25
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 54450
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 21210
  • Tax Book Number: 37155

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No
  • Waterview: River

MLS Schools

  • High School: Needham High
  • Elementary School: Broadmeadow
  • Middle Or Junior School: Hrock/Pollard

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/12/2025 06/12/25 Price Changed $2,200,000 -7.4% $420 / Sq Ft
05/28/2025 05/28/25 Price Changed $2,375,000 -4.0% $454 / Sq Ft
03/18/2025 03/18/25 For Sale $2,475,000 +45.6% $473 / Sq Ft
09/16/2019 09/16/19 Sold $1,700,000 -13.3% $332 / Sq Ft
01/28/2019 01/28/19 Pending -- -- --
09/06/2018 09/06/18 For Sale $1,960,000 -- $383 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

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Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73347029

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEED M:2000002600000

Massachusetts Norfolk County Needham 02492

178 South St, Needham, MA

This home is located at 178 South St, Needham, MA 02492 and is currently priced at $2,200,000, approximately $420 per square foot. This property was built in 1776. 178 South St is a home located in Norfolk County with nearby schools including Broadmeadow Elementary School, High Rock Middle School, and Pollard Middle School.

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