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5,232

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178 South St, Needham, MA 02492

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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.

Single-familyProperty Type

1776Year Built

1.25 acresLot Size

$362Price/Sq.Ft.

4 garage spacesParking

Listed by Michael Niden • Keller Williams Realty

Listed by • Keller Williams Realty

Listing updated: Nov 5, 2026 at 02:27pm

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•Source:MLS PIN #73598884

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$12,128 per month

Principal and interest$10,076

Property taxes

$1,768

HOA dues

Home insurance

$284

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Broadmeadow Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

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Pollard Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

10/10

Needham High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi

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178 South St · $1,895,000

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
Cathedral and vaulted ceilings
Beamed ceilings
Ceiling fans
Custom built-in cabinetry
Upgraded countertops and cabinets
Open floor plan
Recessed and overhead lighting
Wainscoting
High-speed internet hookup
Broadband internet available
Live-in quarters
Sitting room
Home office
Walk-up attic
Elevator
Accessible entrance
Skylights
Storm windows
Full basement

Bedrooms
4 bedrooms, all on the second floor

Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
2 half bathrooms

Kitchen
Kitchen island
Pantry
Wet bar
Country kitchen
Remodeled kitchen
Stainless steel appliances
Range
Gas cooktop
Dishwasher
Disposal
Refrigerator
Freezer
Wine refrigerator
Range hood

Laundry & utility
Second-floor laundry closet
Washer and dryer
Washer hookup
Electric dryer hookup

Flooring
Wood and hardwood flooring

Heating & cooling
Central, gravity, baseboard, and heat pump heating
Oil heat
Central air, window, and wall-unit cooling
Heat pump cooling

Sale and tax history for 178 South St

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73598884

Nov 4, 2026

Listed

$1,895,000

$362/sq ft

MLS PIN #72390261

Sep 16, 2019

Sold

$1,700,000

$325/sq ft

Jan 28, 2019

Pending

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Sep 6, 2018

Listed

$1,960,000

$375/sq ft

+19

Circa 1776 the Joshua Lewis House sits atop a gently rolling lawn on the Charles River 12 miles outside of Boston, steeped in history and historic lore (see attached). Maintaining all the character and charm of days gone by preserving many original details - wainscoting and moldings, built-in cabinetry, wide plank wood floor and 6 wood burning hearths - combined with amenities desired for today’s lifestyle including walk-in fridge, Viking and Fisher & Paykel appliances. Two staircases lead to the 2nd level encompassing 4 bedrooms and convenient 2nd floor laundry. New roof in 2016. Flagstone terrace overlooks 1.25 acres of pastoral land. Detached 3 car garage with walk-up loft for storage. Separate air-conditioned studio with kitchen and full bath, completes the picture postcard setting.

MLS PIN #50279815

Oct 10, 1995

Sold

$675,000

$129/sq ft

Aug 26, 1995

Listing Removed

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Apr 13, 1995

Listed

$695,000

$133/sq ft

Public Records

May 1, 1986

Sold

$550,000

$105/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$20,350 (+12.2%)

$908,300 + $652,300

$1,560,600

2022

$18,134 (+2.6%)

$733,300 + $623,000

$1,356,300

2021

$17,673 (+2.4%)

$733,300 + $623,000

$1,356,300

2020

$17,265 (+2.0%)

$733,300 + $649,000

$1,382,300

2019

$16,927 (+4.3%)

$733,300 + $632,900

$1,366,200

2018

$16,230 (+5.7%)

$733,300 + $632,900

$1,366,200

2017

$15,349 (+3.0%)

$733,300 + $557,600

$1,290,900

2016

$14,897 (+0.6%)

$733,300 + $557,600

$1,290,900

2014

$14,813 (+3.0%)

$733,300 + $539,300

$1,272,600

2013

$14,380 (+3.2%)

$733,300 + $539,300

$1,272,600

2012

$13,935 (+1.6%)

$733,300 + $539,300

$1,272,600

2011

$13,709 (+3.5%)

$733,300 + $524,400

$1,257,700

2010

$13,244 (+5.7%)

$733,300 + $524,400

$1,257,700

2009

$12,527

$733,300 + $524,400

$1,257,700

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1.25 Acres

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County

Norfolk County

APN

145553

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Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

54% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Redfin Estimate for 178 South St

$1,960,413

$65K over list price of $1.90M

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