- 5
- beds
- 2 full · 2 half
- baths
- 5,232
- sqft
- 1776
- year built
- Status:
- Active
- MLS #:
- 73598884
- County:
- Norfolk
- Listed By:
- Michael Niden - Keller Williams Realty
- Agent Phone:
- (781) 801-2151
Sponsoring Broker: Derek Eisenberg, Continental Real Estate Group, Inc
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: . PROPERTY IS VACANT. PHOTOGRAPHS ARE VIRTUALLY STAGED. OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY & SUNDAY, 11 AM–2 PM.The property is registered with the National Register of Historic Places. At the October 19, 2026 the Needham Special Town Meeting approved Article 10 of the Warrant in which the Zirngiebel-Wyeth House (Joshua Lewis House) Local Historic District was created and the district covers only 178 South Street. Under Massachusetts law, within thirty days of the adjournment of the Special Town Meeting, the Town Clerk must submit the adopted and/or amended general bylaws to the Massachusetts’ Attorney General’s office for review and approval within 90 days that the amendment is consistent with the state constitution and laws. Buyers should be aware that the process of adoption is ongoing and Buyers are encouraged to review the Warrant, the amendment to the General Bylaws, and the consequences of the amendment to the General Bylaws with their attorney. The Seller does not make any representations, warranties, or opinions as to the designation of the property as a historic district, any anticipated work contemplated by a buyer or potential buyer, or if such work would comply with the General Bylaws, the Zoning Bylaws or any other applicable laws, rules or regulations.
Highlights
- Residential
- Single Family Residence
- Built in 1776
- 1.25 Acre Lot
- Waterfront
- 4 Car Garage
- 9 days on Market
Open House
-
November 14, 202611:00am - 2:00pm
PLEASE PARK IN DRIVEWAY- COME TO REAR DOOR
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November 15, 202611:00am - 2:00pm
PLEASE PARK IN DRIVEWAY- COME TO REAR DOOR
This open house information was last updated on 11/11/2026 03:33PM
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- Bedrooms
- 5
-
- Bathrooms
- 2 full · 2 half
-
- Year Built
- 1776
-
- Architectural Style
- Colonial, Antique
-
- Construction Materials
- Frame
-
- Foundation
- Stone, Concrete Perimeter
-
- Garage Spaces
- 4.0
-
- Parking Features
- Attached, Paved, Garage Door Opener, Garage, Detached, Off Street, Storage
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- Living Area
- 5232.0
-
- Interior Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Pantry, Wet Bar, Kitchen Island, Elevator, Other, Recessed Lighting, Open Floorplan, Beamed Ceilings
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- Appliances
- Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer, Range, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Freezer, Range Hood, Other, Water Heater, Wine Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer
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- Flooring
- Wood
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- Exterior Features
- Storage, Balcony, Rain Gutters
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- Patio And Porch
- Patio, Deck
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- Security Features
- Security System
-
- Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Heat Pump, Window Unit(s), Wall Unit(s)
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- Heating
- Baseboard, Heat Pump, Zoned, Central, Oil, Gravity
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- Basement
- Full
-
- Acres
- 1.25
-
- Lot Features
- Cleared, Waterfront, Gentle Sloping
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- Water Front Features
- River Front, Waterfront, Navigable Water
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- Water Front
- Yes
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- View
- Water, Scenic, River
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- Water
- Public
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- Area
- Birds Hill
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- County
- Norfolk
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- City
- Needham
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- Zip Code
- 02492
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- High School
- Needham High
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- Middle School
- Hrock/Pollard
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- Elementary School
- Broadmeadow
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Estimated Value
$2,496,541
Estimated Sales Price Range:
$1,997,232 - $2,995,849
Source: Constellation Data Labs
Price History
| 11/04/2026 | Listed | $1,895,000 |
| Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN) #73598884 | ||
| 08/17/2025 | Off Market | — |
| Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN) #73418957 | ||
| 03/18/2025 | Off Market | — |
| Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN) #73347029 | ||
| 09/19/2024 | Off Market | — |
| Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN) #73292305 | ||
| 09/19/2024 | Off Market | — |
| Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN) #73292259 | ||
| 09/10/2024 | Off Market | — |
| Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN) #73287639 | ||
| 09/16/2019 | Sold | $1,700,000 |
| Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN) #72390261 | ||
| 09/06/2018 | Listed | $1,960,000 |
| Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN) #72390261 | ||
Source: MLS Data
Deed History
| 09/16/2019 | Quit Claim Deed (arm's length) | $1,700,000 |
| 10/10/1995 | Deed | $675,000 |
Source: Public records via Constellation Data Labs
Mortgage History
| 12/22/2010 | $300,000 | |
| 12/08/2003 | $521,200 | |
| 09/16/2002 | $560,000 | |
| 10/30/2000 | $595,000 | |
| 10/30/1998 | $483,000 | |
| 10/10/1995 | $540,000 | |
| 10/10/1995 | $540,000 |
Source: Public records via Constellation Data Labs
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This home is listed at $1,895,000 with 5,232 sqft of space—that comes out to approximately $362 per square foot.
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178 South St sits on a 1.25-acre lot, which is 54,450 square feet.
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- Middle: Hrock/Pollard
- High: Needham High
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Last Updated: November 13, 2026 at 10:02AM | Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN) | MLS#: 73598884
