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Needham 02492
178 South St
$1,700,000
● House - Off Market

178 South St

Needham, MA 02492
bedrooms
4 Beds
bathrooms
2 Baths, 1 Half Bath
square feet
5,118 Ft²
$2,804,317
RealtyHop Estimate
43.08%
Since Oct 1, 2019
MA-Boston
Primary Model

About This Property

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.
Unit Size
5,118 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
1.25 acres
Price per sqft
$383
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$1,353
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1776

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Last updated: 5 months ago (MLSPIN #72390261)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Feb 12, 2026 Temporarily off market -
Temporarily off market
Sep 3, 2025 In contract -
In contract
Aug 17, 2025 Listed by Keller Williams Realty $1,950,000
Listed by Keller Williams Realty
**PRICE REDUCTION** SOLD AS IS- CHARLES RIVER WATERFRONT. Purchase 1.25 Acres. There are no restrictions. - Open House Sunday 12-4 PM
Aug 7, 2025 Price Decreased $1,950,000
↓ $250K (11.4%)
Price Decreased
Jun 12, 2025 Price Decreased $2,200,000
↓ $175K (7.4%)
Price Decreased
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Property Highlights

Garage
Parking Available
Elevator
Air Conditioning
Fireplace

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1776
  • Effective Year Built: 1776
  • Building Count: 2
  • Total Rooms: 12
  • Bedroom Count: 5
  • Bathroom Count: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Partial Bathrooms: 3
  • Building Condition: 3
  • Building Quality: 0
  • Construction Type: 0
  • Building Style: 5
  • Exterior Walls Type: 18
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 0
  • Roof Cover Type: 0
  • Floor Count: 200
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 7
  • Basement Area: 1,482
  • Garage Type: 7
  • Parking Space Count: 0
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 54,450
  • Total Building Area: 5,118
  • Gross Building Area: 6,600
  • Building Area: 5,118
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 13
  • Heating: 10
  • Heated Square Feet: 5,118
  • Heating Fuel Type: 6

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: NEEDHAM
  • Land Acres: 0000001250
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1100
  • County Land Use Code: 109

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Needham School District
  • School Tax School District: NEEDHAM SD
  • Census Tract: 403100

Zoning

  • Zoning: A

Geography

  • Parcel: NEED M:200.0 B:0026 L:0000.0
  • Block: 26
  • Municipality: NEEDHAM
  • Latitude: 42.2687
  • Longitude: -71.2136

    Address

  • Full Address: 178 South St
  • Address - House Number: 178
  • Address - Street Name: South
  • Address - Suffix Type: St
  • State: MA
  • City Name: Needham
  • Carrier Code: C002
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 2748
  • Zip Code: 02492

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Amount: $2,035,000

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.2107
  • Valuation Date: Jan 17, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 57
  • Final Value: 2,075,444
  • High Value: 2,512,907
  • Low Value: 1,637,980

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $1,560,600
  • Assessed Land Value: $908,300
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $652,300

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Sep 09, 2019
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Sep 16, 2019
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: O
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 82918
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Oct 10, 1995
  • Previous Sale Amount: $675,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: 27
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When was property at 178 South Street built and last sold?
The property at 178 South Street was built in 1776 and last sold on Sep 9, 2019 for $1,700,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 178 South Street is $1,969,500.
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