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ActiveListed 6 days ago

$1,895,000

178 South St, Needham, MA 02492

5
beds
3
baths
5,232
sqft
Lot sizeThe land that comes with the home, as reported to the MLS.
1.25 acres
Year builtThe year the building was originally built, as reported by the listing agent.
1776
On the marketDays since the home was listed. New listings tend to move fastest.
6 days ago
Property type
Single Family Residence
Price per sqftList price divided by interior living area — handy for comparing homes of different sizes.
$362
ParkingSpaces that come with the home, as reported to the MLS.
14 spaces
Annual taxesLast annual property tax bill reported to the MLS. A new owner's bill can differ.
$21,210

What’s Special

  • Central Air
  • Balcony / Deck
  • Flooring - Hardwood
  • Elevator

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 and Greenough School. HISTORIC DISTRICT: Located within the newly established 178 South Street Local Historic District, which protects the front and two side elevations of the original residence. Additions may be removed, and the interior may be completely renovated and modernized, subject to applicable approvals. A unique opportunity to reimagine an exceptional historic waterfront property while preserving its architectural legacy. PROPERTY IS VACANT. PHOTOGRAPHS ARE VIRTUALLY STAGED. OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY & SUNDAY, 11 AM–2 PM.

Listing courtesy of Michael Niden, Keller Williams Realty · MLS PIN #73598884

Facts & Features

Status
Active
Active status flag
Active
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2 full, 2 half
Living area
5,232 sqft

Interior

24
  • Bathroom - With Shower Stall
  • Cathedral Ceiling(s)
  • Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Closet
  • Countertops - Upgraded
  • Kitchen Island
  • Cabinets - Upgraded

Exterior

5
  • Balcony / Deck
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Rain Gutters
  • Storage

Parking

6
  • Detached
  • Under
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Storage
  • Paved Drive
  • Off Street

Laundry

6
  • Laundry Closet
  • Flooring - Hardwood
  • Countertops - Upgraded
  • Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Washer Hookup
  • Second Floor

Heating

5
  • Central
  • Gravity
  • Baseboard
  • Heat Pump
  • Oil

Cooling

4
  • Central Air
  • Window Unit(s)
  • Wall Unit(s)
  • Heat Pump

Appliances

16
  • Water Heater
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Washer
  • Dryer

MLS PIN #73598884 · Listed November 4, 2026

Location

178 South St, Needham · All Needham homes

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