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  • Price cut: $175K (6/12)
    $2,200,000

    178 South St, Needham, MA 02492

    5beds
    5,232sqft
    : 
    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
    **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, -
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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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