178 South St

Needham, MA 02492

$1,950,000
Price
5
Beds
5,232 Sq. Ft.
$373 / Sq. Ft.
5,232
Sq. Ft.
$373
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Price reduction Sold as is- charles river waterfront. 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,...Price reduction Sold as is- charles river waterfront. 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, - Open House Saturday 11-1 PM
  1. Listed by Michael Niden • Keller Williams Realty

Property Details for 178 South Street

Town
Needham
MLS Area
Birds Hill
Area
MA-Needham-Birds Hill, MA-Needham
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
4
Parking Spaces
10.00
Parking Spaces Total
14
LISTING UPDATED: 08/11/2025 03:09 AM

Property Details for 178 South Street

StatusActive
MLS #73347029
Days on Market152
Taxes$21,210 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1776
CountyNorfolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty, Michael Niden
Add your commute

Building Information for 178 South Street

Stories-Year Built1776Building Size-Lot Size1.25 AC / 54,450 SF

Payment Calculator

$11,984 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$10,217

Property Taxes

$1,768

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 178 South Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Other (See Remarks)
  • Living Area: 5232.0
  • Color: White
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Certified Historic,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Broadmeadow
  • High School: Needham High
  • Middle School: Hrock/Pollard
Features
Interior Features
  • 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
  • Basement Features: Full
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 6
  • Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Features: 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, Wetbar, Walk-up Attic, Finish - Cement Plaster, Internet Available - Broadband, Elevator, Other(See Remarks)
  • Interior Features: Wetbar, Finish - Cement Plaster, Internet Available - Broadband, Elevator, Other(See Remarks), Security System, Window AC
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Upgraded, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Balcony / Deck, Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage Shed
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Deck, Patio
  • Lot Description: Cleared, Gentle Sloping
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Exterior, Deck, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, Navigable Water, River, Private, 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Private)
  • Waterview Features: River
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 4.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, Window AC, Wall AC, Heat Pump
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Central, Gravity, Baseboard, Heat Pump, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 315.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Half,Closet,Flooring - Wood,Handicap Accessible,Handicap Equipped,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding,Closet - Double
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 15.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 21.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 208.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 16.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 238.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Fireplace,Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 17.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 221.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Fireplace,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 17.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 238.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 14.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 17.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 345.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Family Room Length: 15.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 23.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 336.0
  • 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
  • Kitchen Length: 21.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 16.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 221.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 17.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 315.0
  • Room Office Length: 15.0
  • Room Office Level: Basement
  • Room Office Width: 21.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: SOLD AS IS. Photographs are a mix of previous listing and current photographs. The exterior is now all white. Some rooms have been painted or modified for ADA compliance
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: M:200.0 B:0026 L:0000.0,145553
  • Assessments: $2,121,411
  • Book: 37155
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: SRA
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Entrance
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 4
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 178 South Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 17, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73418957

$1,950,000—
Aug 7, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73347029

$1,950,000—
Jun 12, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73347029

$2,200,000—
May 28, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73347029

$2,375,000—
Mar 18, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73347029

$2,475,000—
Dec 31, 2024

Expired

MLS PIN #73292259

$2,700,000—
Dec 31, 2024

Expired

MLS PIN #73287639

$2,700,000—
Sep 28, 2024

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73292259

$2,700,000—
Sep 19, 2024

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73292259

$2,700,000—
Sep 10, 2024

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73287639

$2,700,000—
Sep 16, 2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72390261

$1,700,000—
Jan 25, 2019

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72390261

—
Jan 25, 2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72390261

—
Sep 6, 2018

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72390261

$1,960,000—
Oct 10, 1995

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #90049528

$675,000—
Oct 10, 1995

Sold

MLS PIN #50279815

$675,000—
Aug 26, 1995

Contingent

MLS PIN #50279815

—
Apr 13, 1995

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #50279815

$695,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/17/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73418957

$1,950,000
08/07/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73347029

$1,950,000
06/12/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73347029

$2,200,000
05/28/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73347029

$2,375,000
03/18/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73347029

$2,475,000
12/31/2024

Expired

MLS PIN #73292259

$2,700,000
12/31/2024

Expired

MLS PIN #73287639

$2,700,000
09/28/2024

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73292259

$2,700,000
09/19/2024

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73292259

$2,700,000
09/10/2024

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73287639

$2,700,000
09/16/2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72390261

$1,700,000
01/25/2019

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72390261

—
01/25/2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72390261

—
09/06/2018

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72390261

$1,960,000
10/10/1995

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #90049528

$675,000
10/10/1995

Sold

MLS PIN #50279815

$675,000
08/26/1995

Contingent

MLS PIN #50279815

—
04/13/1995

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #50279815

$695,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 178 South Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,252,800Additions$868,600Total$2,121,400
Tax Record2025$22,487 ($1,874 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt5,118 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,118 SqFtStories2Lot Size54,433 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Dwelling (2-4)Year Built1776ZoningACountyNORFOLKAPNNEED M:200.0 B:0026 L:0000.0Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 178 South Street

This home is within Needham School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Broadmeadow Elementary School
PublicK to 5

High Rock School
Public6

Pollard Middle School
Public7 to 8

Needham High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

Similar Homes

Similar Sold Homes

178 South Street is a single family home for sale in Needham, MA 02492. This property was listed for sale on March 18, 2025 by Keller Williams Realty, it's currently listed at $1,950,000. It has been on the market for a total of 152 days and was last sold on September 16, 2019. This listing's school district is Needham School District. Nearby schools include Broadmeadow Elementary School, High Rock School and Pollard Middle School. 178 South Street is a 5-bed, 4-bath, 5,232 sqft single family home built in 1776.

No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified, and Compass expressly disclaims any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the discretion of the seller. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity. Subject to change at any time. Compass makes no guarantee, warranty or representation regarding the accuracy of any waterfront feature, water view or waterfront view.

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty, Michael Niden

The property listing data and information, or the images, set forth herein were provided to MLS Property Information Network, Inc., Martha's Vineyard MLS, CCIMLS, Link MLS, and Berkshire County Board of REALTORS from third party sources, including sellers, lessors and public records, and were compiled by MLS Property Information Network, Inc., Martha's Vineyard MLS, CCIMLS, Link MLS, and Berkshire County Board of REALTORS. The property listing data and information, and the images, are for the personal, non-commercial use of consumers having a good faith interest in purchasing or leasing listed properties of the type displayed to them and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties which such consumers may have a good faith interest in purchasing or leasing. MLS Property Information Network, Inc., Martha's Vineyard MLS, CCIMLS, Link MLS, and Berkshire County Board of REALTORS and its subscribers disclaim any and all representations and warranties as to the accuracy of the property listing data and information, or as to the accuracy of any of the images, set forth herein.