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SOLD AS IS- CHARLES RIVER WATERFRONT. Have you ever dreamed of living on the banks of the Charles? Kayak, canoe, stand up paddle or fish out 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. Close to St. Sebastian's and Nobel and Greenough. 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, - PHOTOGRAPHS ARE VIRTUALLY STAGED. The house is completely empty. Located within the 178 South Street Local Historic District: the front and two side elevations of the original home are protected; additions may be removed. The interior may be comprehensively renovated and updated for modern use. Open House Saturday and Sunday 11-2 PM

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Basic Information

  • Bedrooms5
  • Mls StatusNew
  • Bathroom4
  • Listing Terms Contract
  • Lot Features Cleared, Gentle Sloping
  • Parcel Number M:200.0 B:0026 L:0000.0,145553
  • Road Frontage DescriptionPaved

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $2,121,411
  • Tax Year 2024
  • Taxes$21,210

School Information

  • High School Needham High
  • Elementary SchoolBroadmeadow
  • High SchoolNeedham
  • Junior HighHrock/Pollard

Parking

  • Parking Spaces14
  • Covered Spaces 4
  • Garage YN Yes
  • Open Parking YN Yes
  • Parking Features
    • Detached
    • Garage Door Opener
    • Off Street
    • Paved Drive
    • Storage
    • Under

Rooms

  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 3
  • Bedroom 2 Second,13 x 16
  • Bedroom 3 Second,14 x 17
  • Bedroom 4 Second,13 x 17
  • Dining Room First,14 x 17
  • Family Room First,15 x 23
  • Full Bath2
  • Half Baths2
  • Kitchen First,21 x 16
  • Living Room First,13 x 17
  • Master Bedroom Second,15
  • Office Basement,15 x 21

Basic Information

  • List Price$1,895,000
  • MLS Number73598884
  • Modification Date11/04/2026
  • Property SubTypeSingle Family Residence

Location

  • NeighborhoodBirds Hill
  • SubdivisionBirds Hill
  • Address178 South Street
  • Building Number178
  • CountyNorfolk
  • StateMA
  • StreetSouth Street
  • TownNeedham
  • Zip02492

Building

  • Attached Garage YN Yes
  • BasementFull
  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • Construction Materials Frame
  • FireplaceYes
  • Fireplace Features Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room
  • Fireplaces Total 6
  • FoundationConcrete Perimeter, Stone
  • Garage Spaces4
  • Patio And Porch Features Deck - Exterior, Deck, Patio
  • Property StyleColonial, Antique
  • Rooms12
  • Utilities For Gas Range, For Electric Range, For Gas Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Window Features Skylight(s), Storm Window(s)
  • Year Built1776
  • Year Built Details Certified Historic, Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source Public Records

Property

  • Acreage1.25
  • Frontage Length 148

Interior

  • Flooring Wood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Features
    • Bathroom - With Shower Stall
    • Beamed Ceilings
    • Cabinets - Upgraded
    • Cathedral Ceiling(s)
    • Ceiling Fan(s)
    • Closet
    • Countertops - Upgraded
    • Country Kitchen
    • Elevator
    • Finish - Cement Plaster
    • High Speed Internet Hookup
    • Home Office
    • Internet Available - Broadband
    • Kitchen Island
    • Lighting - Overhead
    • Live-in Help Quarters
    • Open Floorplan
    • Other
    • Recessed Lighting
    • Sitting Room
    • Vaulted Ceiling(s)
    • Wainscoting
    • Walk-up Attic
    • Wet Bar

Exterior

  • Exterior Features Balcony / Deck, Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage
  • RoofShingle

Utilities

  • Cooling Central Air, Window Unit(s), Wall Unit(s), Heat Pump
  • Cooling YN Yes
  • Electric 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers,200+ Amp Service
  • Heat SystemYes
  • Heating Central, Gravity, Baseboard, Heat Pump, Oil
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Property Information

  • Square Feet5,232
  • Building Area Source Public Records
  • Living Area 5,232
  • Lot Size Square Feet 54,450
  • Lot Size Units Acres
  • Property Condition Updated/Remodeled
  • Road Responsibility Public Maintained Road
  • View YN Yes

Amenities

  • Accessibility Features Accessible Entrance
  • Amenities
    • Bike Path
    • Conservation Area
    • Golf
    • Highway Access
    • House of Worship
    • Medical Facility
    • Other
    • Park
    • Pool
    • Private School
    • Public School
    • Public Transportation
    • Shopping
    • T-Station
    • Tennis Court(s)
    • University
    • Walk/Jog Trails
  • Appliances IncludedWater Heater, Electric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Range Hood, Other, Gas Cooktop
  • Security Features Security System

Water Body

  • Miles to Beach0.1
  • WaterfrontYes
  • Waterfront Features Waterfront, Navigable Water, River, Private, River,0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Private)

Other

  • Date Listed11/04/2026
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet
  • View Count1

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Listed by Michael Niden of Keller Williams Realty

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