$1,700,000
SOLD SEP 16, 2019

178 South St Needham, MA 02492

4 Beds
3 Baths
5,118 Sq Ft
1.25 Acres

Recently Sold

$332 Per Sq Ft

13% Below List Price

144 Days on Market

Highlights

  • River View
  • Wood Flooring
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Broadmeadow Elementary School Rated A
  • Patio
  • 5-minute walk to Charles River Park

About This Home

As of September 2019

Circa 1776 the Joshua Lewis House sits atop a gently rolling lawn on the Charles River 12 miles outside of Boston, steeped in history and historic lore (see attached). Maintaining all the character and charm of days gone by preserving many original details - wainscoting and moldings, built-in cabinetry, wide plank wood floor and 6 wood burning hearths - combined with amenities desired for today's lifestyle including walk-in fridge, Viking and Fisher & Paykel appliances. Two staircases lead to the 2nd level encompassing 4 bedrooms and convenient 2nd floor laundry. New roof in 2016. Flagstone terrace overlooks 1.25 acres of pastoral land. Detached 3 car garage with walk-up loft for storage. Separate air-conditioned studio with kitchen and full bath, completes the picture postcard setting.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Parker & Sammut

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 09/06/2018

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Co-Listed By

Danielle Sammut

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Parker & Sammut

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 09/06/2018

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1776

Lot Details

  • Year Round Access
  • Property is zoned SRA

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Freezer
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Radiator
  • Electric Baseboard Heater
  • Oil Water Heater

Additional Features

  • River Views
  • Wood Flooring
  • Patio
  • Basement

Listing and Financial Details

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1776

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Style: Colonial, Antique
  • Other Agent: 1.00
  • Year Built Description: Actual, Certified Historic, Renovated Since
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 382.96
  • Comp Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1776
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1776

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 6
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher - ENERGY STAR, Vent Hood
  • No Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bedroom: On Level: Second Floor, Dimension: 15X21, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: On Level: Second Floor, Dimension: 13X16, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: On Level: Second Floor, Dimension: 14X17, Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 4: On Level: Second Floor, Dimension: 13X17, Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Primary Bathroom: Yes
  • No Rooms: 12
  • Dining Room: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 14X17, Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Family Room: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 15X23, Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Kitchen: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 21X16, Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Pantry, Kitchen Island
  • Laundry: On Level: Second Floor, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Living Room: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 13X17, Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Basement: Y
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Bulkhead
  • Other Room 1: Name: Sitting Room, On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 21X11, Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Other Room 2: Name: Home Office, On Level: Basement, Dimension: 15X27
  • Main Lo: AC0817
  • Main So: AC0817
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 5118.00

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront: River
  • Waterfront Flag: Yes
  • Waterview Features: River
  • Waterview Flag: Yes
  • Construction: Frame
  • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • Exterior: Clapboard
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Invisible Fence
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete, Fieldstone
  • Insulation Feature: Spray Foam

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Feature: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Spaces: 8
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage
  • Garage Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Heating: Forced Air, Electric Baseboard, Hot Water Radiators
  • Heat Zones: 2
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Utility Connections: Washer Hookup

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Schools

  • Elementary School: Broadmeadow
  • Middle School: HRock/Pollard
  • High School: NHS

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 1366200.00
  • Acre: 1.25
  • Lot Size: 54450.00
  • Page: 747
  • Parcel Number: M:200.0 B:0026 L:0000.0
  • Zoning: SRA
  • Lot Description: Gentle Slope

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Storm Windows

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 16230.46
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 145553

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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)

Tax History Compared to Growth

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72390261

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEED M:2000002600000