**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, -
For sale
Price cut: $175K (6/12)
$2,200,000
178 South St, Needham, MA 02492
5beds
5,232sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1776
1.25 Acres Lot
$2,213,800 Zestimate®
$420/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Detached four-car garageWalk-in fridgeStunning viewsFlagstone terraceGourmet kitchenSix wood-burning hearths
- 133 days
- on Zillow |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 15, 2025 at 10:50am
Listed by:
Michael Niden,
Keller Williams Realty
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73347029
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Closet, Flooring - Wood, Handicap Accessible, Handicap Equipped, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding, Closet - Double
- Level: Second
- Area: 315
- Dimensions: 15 x 21
Bedroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
- Area: 208
- Dimensions: 13 x 16
Bedroom 3
- Features: Fireplace, Closet, Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
- Area: 238
- Dimensions: 14 x 17
Bedroom 4
- Features: Fireplace, Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
- Area: 221
- Dimensions: 13 x 17
Dining room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 238
- Dimensions: 14 x 17
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: First
- Area: 345
- Dimensions: 15 x 23
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
- Level: First
- Area: 336
- Dimensions: 21 x 16
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 221
- Dimensions: 13 x 17
Office
- Level: Basement
- Area: 315
- Dimensions: 15 x 21
Heating
- Central, Gravity, Baseboard, Heat Pump, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air, Window Unit(s), Wall Unit(s), Heat Pump
Appliances
- Laundry: Laundry Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Upgraded Countertops, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor
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, Wet Bar, Walk-up Attic, Finish - Cement Plaster, Internet Available - Broadband, Elevator, Other
- Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
- Windows: Skylight(s), Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 6
- Fireplace features: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,232
- Total interior livable area: 5,232 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 5,232
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 10
- Parking features: Detached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 4
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Entrance
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Exterior, Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Balcony / Deck, Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic View(s)
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, Navigable Water, River, Private, River, 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Private)
Lot
- Size: 1.25 Acres
- Features: Cleared, Gentle Sloping
Details
- Parcel number: M:200.0 B:0026 L:0000.0,145553
- Zoning: A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- Year built: 1776
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
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
- Security: Security System
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Needham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $420/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,121,400
- Annual tax amount: $21,210
- Date on market: 3/18/2025
- Listing terms: Contract
- Road surface type: Paved
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