Robin Smith
REALTOR®
BEDS5
BATHS2 full 2 partial
SQUARE FEET5,232
MLS#73598884
STATUSActive
PROPERTY TYPEResidential - Single Family
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 Features
Property Type: Residential - Single Family
Basement: Yes
Cooling: Central Air, Window Unit(s), Wall Unit(s), Heat Pump
Fireplaces: 6
Garage: 4 car attached
Heating: Central, Gravity, Baseboard, Heat Pump, Oil
Home Style: Colonial, Antique
Lot Size: 1.25 Acres
Roof Type: Shingle
Taxes: $21,210
Year Built: 1776
Feature Descriptions
Exterior: Frame
Security: yes
Sewer: Public Sewer
Special View Info: Scenic View(s)
Water: Public
Room Sizes
Bedroom 2: 13.00 X 16.00 Level - Second
Bedroom 3: 14.00 X 17.00 Level - Second
Bedroom 4: 13.00 X 17.00 Level - Second
Dining Room: 14.00 X 17.00 Level - First
Family Room: 15.00 X 23.00 Level - First
Kitchen: 21.00 X 16.00 Level - First
Living Room: 13.00 X 17.00 Level - First
Primary Bedroom: 15.00 X 21.00 Level - Second
Office: 15.00 X 21.00 Level - Basement
Local Schools
High School: Needham High
Middle School: Hrock/Pollard
Elementary School: Broadmeadow
Listed By / Shown By
Listed By
Agency Name: Keller Williams Realty
Agent Name: Michael Niden
Agency Phone: 781-449-1400
Shown By
Agent Name: Robin Smith
Agent Phone: (603) 352-5433
Agency Title: Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Masiello Group
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$ 6,537.66 per month $4,217.45 Principal & Interest $1,767.50 Property Tax $552.71 Homeowner's Insurance
178 South St | MLS# 73598884
This single family home located at 178 South St, Needham, MA 02492 is currently listed for sale with an asking price of $1,895,000. This property was built in 1776 and has 5 bedrooms and 2 full and 2 partial baths with 5232 sq. ft. Search Needham real estate on robinsmith.masiellogrouprealestate.com today.