178 South St, Needham, MA 02492

Needham
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178 South St,Needham, MA 02492
$1,895,000
  • 5 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 5,232 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
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Listed by: michael niden
Office: keller williams realty
MLS#:73598884
Source:MLSPIN

Price summary

  • Price:$1,895,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$362.19

About this home

CHARLES RIVER WATERFRONT! Have you ever dreamed of living on the banks of the Charles River? Kayak, canoe, paddleboard or fish right from your own backyard! Set on 1.25 acres of picturesque, pastoral land, this historic residence offers a rare combination of waterfront living, architectural character and extraordinary potential. Rich in period detail, the home features wide-plank wood floors, original wainscoting and six wood-burning fireplaces. The gourmet kitchen includes a walk-in refrigerator and premium Viking and Fisher & Paykel appliances. Ideal for multigenerational living, the home offers four second-floor bedrooms, two staircases, second-floor laundry and an elevator serving the driveway, first and second floors. A flagstone terrace overlooks the expansive grounds and scenic Charles River. Additional amenities include a detached four-car garage and a separate, air-conditioned 840 SF artist's studio with kitchen and full bath. Convenient to St. Sebastian's School and Noble...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1776
  • Listing ID #:73598884
  • Updated:November 12, 2026 at 02:07 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:5
  • Total bathrooms:4
  • Full bathrooms:2
  • Half bathrooms:2
  • Rooms Total:12
  • Flooring:Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Wood
  • Dining Description:Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Hardwood
  • Bathrooms Description:Bathroom - With Shower Stall
  • Kitchen Description:Bathroom - Half, Cabinets - Upgraded, Cable Hookup, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Country Kitchen, Dishwasher, Disposal, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, Exterior Access, Flooring - Wood, Freezer, Gas Stove, Kitchen Island, Lighting - Overhead, Pantry, Range, Range Hood, Recessed Lighting, Refrigerator, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Wet Bar, Wine Refrigerator
  • Basement Description:Full
  • Living area:5,232 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:1 Cooling Zone, Central Air, Heat Pump, Wall Unit(s), Window Unit(s)
  • Heating:Baseboard, Central, Gravity, Heat Pump, Oil
  • Central air:Yes

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Shingle
  • Year built:1776
  • Building area:5,232 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:1.25 Acres
  • Lot Features:Cleared, Gentle Sloping
  • Architectural Style:Antique, Colonial
  • Construction Materials:Frame
  • Exterior Features:Balcony/Deck, Deck, Deck - Exterior, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage
  • Foundation Description:Concrete Perimeter, Stone

Schools

  • High school:Needham High
  • Middle school:Hrock/Pollard
  • Elementary school:Broadmeadow

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$1,895,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$362.19
  • Tax amount:$21,210 (2024)

Features and amenities

  • Appliances:Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Freezer, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Wine Refrigerator
  • Laundry features:Countertops - Upgraded, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Electric Dryer Hookup, Flooring - Hardwood, Laundry Closet, Second Floor, Washer, Washer Hookup
  • Amenities:Cabinets - Upgraded, Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Elevator, Finish - Cement Plaster, Internet Available - Broadband, Lighting - Overhead, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Wainscoting, Wet Bar

Parking

  • Total parking spaces:14
  • Parking description:Detached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Paved Drive, Storage, Under
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:4
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