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178 South St, Needham MA 02492

Needham, MA 02492 • Birds Hill
$2,475,000
$1,950,000
Est. $11,828/month
5
Beds
3
Baths
5,232
Sq Ft
$373
Price/Sq Ft
1.25
Acres
1776
Year Built
4
Garage Spaces
162
Days on Market
Pending Price Drop -$525,000 Listed Mar 18, 2025 • MLS# 73347029 Copied! • Updated Sep 3, 2025

About this home

**PRICE REDUCTION** SOLD AS IS- CHARLES RIVER WATERFRONT. Have you ever dreamed of living in a poem, a painting, a stop on the Underground RR or on the banks of the Charles? 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. 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, - Open House Saturday 11-1 PM

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Property History

Market Insights

Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Sale
Mar 19, 2025
$1,950,000
Original listing
Agent: Michael Niden Office: Keller Williams Realty
🏠
Listed for Sale
Mar 19, 2025
$1,950,000
Original listing
Agent: Michael Niden Office: Keller Williams Realty

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $21,210 $2,121,411

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$21,210
Tax Year 2024
Assessed Value
$2,121,411

Facts & Features

4 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1776
Living Area 5,232 sq ft
Lot Size 1.25 acres
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 2
Total Rooms 12

Interior

Heating Central, Gravity, Baseboard, Heat Pump, Oil
Cooling Central Air, Window Unit(s), Wall Unit(s), Heat Pump
Flooring Wood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
Appliances Water 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
Fireplace Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room
Fireplaces 6
Basement Full
Laundry Laundry Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Upgraded, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor
Features Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Beamed Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Closet, Countertops - Upgraded, Kitchen Island, Cabinets - Upgraded, Country Kitchen, High Speed Internet Hookup, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Wainscoting, Lighting - Overhead, Live-in Help Quarters, Sitting Room, Home Office, Wet Bar, Walk-up Attic, Finish - Cement Plaster, Internet Available - Broadband, Elevator, Other

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Balcony / Deck, Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Exterior, Deck, Patio
Garage Spaces 4
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 14
Electric 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Electric Range, For Gas Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $21,210
Assessed Value $2,121,411
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Sold As Is. Photographs Are A Mix Of Previous Listing And Current Photographs. The Exterior Is Now All White. Some Rooms Have Been Painted Or Modified For Ada Compliance
Possession None
Accepted Financing Contract
Structure Type []
House Color White
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures Includes a Separate 840 sq ft carriage house studio with a kitchen, full bath and propane fireplace
Documents None
County Norfolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 169 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1776
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
2
Living Area
5,232 sq ft
Total Rooms
12

Room Details

First Floor

Dining Room
14 x 17
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
Kitchen
21 x 16
Bathroom - Half, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Pantry, Kitchen Island, Wet Bar, Cabinets - Upgraded, Cable Hookup, Country Kitchen, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Lighting - Overhead
Living Room
13 x 17
Flooring - Hardwood
Family Room
15 x 23
Flooring - Wood

Second Floor

Bedroom4
13 x 17
Fireplace, Flooring - Wood
Bedroom3
14 x 17
Fireplace, Closet, Flooring - Wood
Bedroom2
13 x 16
Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Wood
Master Bedroom
15 x 21
Bathroom - Half, Closet, Flooring - Wood, Handicap Accessible, Handicap Equipped, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding, Closet - Double

Basement Floor

Office
15 x 21

Other Floor

Bathroom1
Bedroom5
Bathroom2
Bathroom3
Master Bathroom

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
Appliances: Water 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
Interior Features: Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Beamed Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Closet, Countertops - Upgraded, Kitchen Island, Cabinets - Upgraded, Country Kitchen, High Speed Internet Hookup, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Wainscoting, Lighting - Overhead, Live-in Help Quarters, Sitting Room, Home Office, Wet Bar, Walk-up Attic, Finish - Cement Plaster, Internet Available - Broadband, Elevator, Other
Windows: Skylight(s), Storm Window(s)
Basement: Full
Laundry: Laundry Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Upgraded, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor
Security: Security System

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1776
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Condition: Updated/Remodeled

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Gravity, Baseboard, Heat Pump, Oil
Heating Zones: 4
Cooling: Central Air, Window Unit(s), Wall Unit(s), Heat Pump
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Balcony / Deck, Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage
Patio & Porch: Deck - Exterior, Deck, Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Cleared, Gentle Sloping
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 4
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 14
Parking Features: Detached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 6
Fireplace Type: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room
Waterfront: Yes
Waterfront Type: Waterfront, Navigable Water, River, Private, River, 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Private)
View: Yes
View Type: Scenic View(s)
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Other
School District
Needham School District local
A+
School Safety 2024-25
0.4% Low
0.4% Suspensions 0.8% In-School
5.1% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
Grace Preparatory Academy
1.1 mi
Grades K-08
St. Joseph Elementary School
1.4 mi
Grades K-08
Confidence Connection
2.7 mi
Grades PK-08
Walker School
3.0 mi
Grades PK-09
A+
Broadmeadow School
0.8 mi | #17 of 824 | Score: 65.1
Improved 50 spots from last year
+6.9 above state avg
502 students Moderate
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A+
William Mitchell School
1.5 mi | #24 of 824 | Score: 64.4
Improved 22 spots from last year
+6.2 above state avg
424 students Moderate
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A+
Newman Elementary School
2.3 mi | #2 of 824 | Score: 68.5
Improved 103 spots from last year
+10.3 above state avg
696 students Moderate
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades PK-05
Needham Montessori School
2.5 mi
Grades 01-03
A+
Sunita L. Williams Elementary School
2.8 mi | #19 of 824 | Score: 64.8
Improved 65 spots from last year
+6.6 above state avg
533 students Moderate
Rising School
Grades K-05
A
John Eliot School
2.9 mi | #98 of 824 | Score: 59.5
Dropped 40 spots from last year
+1.3 above state avg
397 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
A+
Pollard Middle School
0.8 mi | #10 of 352 | Score: 63.3
Dropped 6 spots from last year
+5.1 above state avg
867 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades 07-08
A+
High Rock School
1.6 mi | #5 of 352 | Score: 64.9
Improved 22 spots from last year
+6.6 above state avg
441 students Moderate
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades 06
H

High Schools

2 schools
St. Sebastian's School
0.4 mi
Grades 07-12
A+
Needham High School
1.6 mi | #4 of 346 | Score: 78.0
Improved 7 spots from last year
+19.8 above state avg
1,633 students Moderate
20 sports • 2,794 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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Birds Hill

178 South St, Needham MA 02492

Needham, MA 02492

Listing Information

Listing Agent Michael Niden
Listing Office Keller Williams Realty
Office Phone 781-449-1400
Agent MLS ID CN232386
Office MLS ID AN0875
Listing Data Updated Sep 3, 2025 5:38 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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