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$1,895,000
5 Beds 4 Baths
HOA
N/A
SQFT
5232
178 South St
Needham, MA 02492
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Property Description

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.

Property Details

Amenities

  • Bike Path
  • Conservation Area
  • Golf Course
  • Highway Access
  • House of Worship
  • Medical Facility
  • Other (See Remarks)
  • Park
  • Private School
  • Public School
  • Public Transportation
  • Shopping
  • Swimming Pool
  • T-Station
  • Tennis Court
  • University
  • Walk/Jog Trails

Kitchen, Dining, and Appliances

  • Kitchen Dimensions: 21X16
  • Kitchen Level: First Floor
  • Bathroom - Half, Cabinets - Upgraded, Cable Hookup, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Country Kitchen, Exterior Access, Flooring - Wood, Gas Stove, Kitchen Island, Lighting - Overhead, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Wet bar
  • Dishwasher, Dishwasher - ENERGY STAR, Disposal, Dryer, Dryer - ENERGY STAR, Freezer, Other (See Remarks), Range, Refrigerator, Refrigerator - Wine Storage, Vent Hood, Washer, Washer - ENERGY STAR
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 14X17
  • Dining Room Level: First Floor
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood

Bathrooms

  • Full Baths: 2
  • Half Baths 2

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15X21
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Half, Closet, Closet - Double, Crown Molding, Exterior Access, Flooring - Wood, Handicap Accessible, Handicap Equipped, Lighting - Overhead, Recessed Lighting
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 13X16
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 14X17
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Fireplace, Flooring - Wood

Other Rooms

  • Total Rooms: 12
  • Living Room Dimensions: 13X17
  • Living Room Level: First Floor
  • Living Room Features: Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Family Room Dimensions: 15X23
  • Family Room Level: First Floor
  • Family Room Features: Fireplace, Flooring - Wood
  • Laundry Room Features: Full

Utilities

  • Heating: Central Heat, Heat Pump, Hot Air Gravity, Hot Water Baseboard, Oil
  • Heat Zones: 4
  • Hot Water: Other (See Remarks)
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump, Wall AC, Window AC
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Electric Info: 200 Amps, 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers
  • Energy Features: Storm Windows
  • Utility Connections: Washer Hookup, for Electric Dryer, for Electric Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Range
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer

Garage & Parking

  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Under
  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
  • Parking Spaces: 14

Interior Features

  • Square Feet: 5232
  • Fireplaces: 6
  • Interior Features: Elevator, Finish - Cement Plaster, Internet Available - Broadband, Other (See Remarks), Security System
  • Accessability Features: Yes

Construction

  • Year Built: 1776
  • Type: Detached
  • Style: Antique, Colonial
  • Construction Type: Frame
  • Foundation Info: Fieldstone, Poured Concrete
  • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Warranty: No

Exterior & Lot

  • Lot Description: Cleared, Gentle Slope, Scenic View(s)
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Gutters, Patio, Storage Shed
  • Road Type: Paved, Public, Publicly Maint.
  • Waterfront Features: Private, River
  • Distance to Beach: 0 to 1/10 Mile
  • Beach Ownership: Private
  • Beach Description: River

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73598884
  • Last Updated: 11/08/26
  • HOA: No
  • Reqd Own Association: Unknown
  • Terms: Contract for Deed

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Seller's Representative: Michael Niden, Keller Williams Realty
Sub Agent Compensation: n/a
Buyer Agent Compensation: n/a
Facilitator Compensation: n/a
Compensation Based On: n/a
Sub-Agency Relationship Offered: No

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