178 South St

5,118 Sq. Ft.
$332 / Sq. Ft.
5,118
Sq. Ft.
$332
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Circa 1776 the Joshua Lewis House sits atop a gently rolling lawn on the Charles River 12 miles outside of Boston, steeped in history and historic lore (see attached). Maintaining all the character and charm of days gone by preserving many original details - wainscoting and moldings, built-in cabinetry, wide plank wood floor and 6 wood burning hearths - combined with amenities desired for today’s lifestyle including walk-in fridge, Viking and Fisher & Paykel appliances. Two staircases lead to the...Circa 1776 the Joshua Lewis House sits atop a gently rolling lawn on the Charles River 12 miles outside of Boston, steeped in history and historic lore (see attached). Maintaining all the character and charm of days gone by preserving many original details - wainscoting and moldings, built-in cabinetry, wide plank wood floor and 6 wood burning hearths - combined with amenities desired for today’s lifestyle including walk-in fridge, Viking and Fisher & Paykel appliances. Two staircases lead to the 2nd level encompassing 4 bedrooms and convenient 2nd floor laundry. New roof in 2016. Flagstone terrace overlooks 1.25 acres of pastoral land. Detached 3 car garage with walk-up loft for storage. Separate air-conditioned studio with kitchen and full bath, completes the picture postcard setting.
  1. Listed by Parker & Sammut • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
  2. Listed by Danielle Sammut • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 178 South Street

Town
Needham
Area
MA-Needham
Architectural Style
Colonial, Antique
Style
Colonial, Antique
Garage Spaces
3
Parking Spaces
8.00
Parking Spaces Total
11
LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 08:51 AM

Property Details for 178 South Street

StatusSold
MLS #72390261
Days on Market151
Taxes$16,230 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1776
CountyNorfolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Parker & Sammut; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Danielle Sammut

Sold By Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Parker & Sammut

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Building Information for 178 South Street

Stories-Year Built1776Building Size-Lot Size1.25 AC / 54,450 SF

Payment Calculator

$9,638 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,286

Property Taxes

$1,353

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 178 South Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Other
  • Living Area: 5118.0
  • Color: Yellow
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Certified Historic,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Broadmeadow
  • High School: Nhs
  • Middle School: Hrock/Pollard
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, Range Hood, Oil Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Bulkhead
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 6
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Sitting Room, Home Office
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Second Floor, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Invisible Fence, Patio
  • Fencing: Invisible
  • Lot Description: Gentle Sloping
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, River
  • Waterview Features: River
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Electric Baseboard, Hot Water, Fireplace(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 315.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 15.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 21.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 208.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 16.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 238.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Fireplace,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 17.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 221.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Fireplace,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 17.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 238.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 14.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 17.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 345.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Family Room Length: 15.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 23.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 336.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Pantry,Kitchen Island
  • Kitchen Length: 21.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 16.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 221.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 17.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 405.0
  • Room Office Length: 15.0
  • Room Office Level: Basement
  • Room Office Width: 27.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: M:200.0 B:0026 L:0000.0,145553
  • Assessments: $1,366,200
  • Book: 11071
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Zoning: SRA
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1.0

Property History for 178 South Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 7, 2026

Canceled

MLS PIN #73418957

$1,950,000
Jan 7, 2026

Canceled

MLS PIN #73347029

$1,950,000
Sep 3, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73418957

Sep 3, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73347029

Aug 29, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73418957

Aug 29, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73347029

Aug 17, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73418957

$1,950,000
Jun 12, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73347029

$2,200,000
May 28, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73347029

$2,375,000
Mar 18, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73347029

$2,475,000
Dec 31, 2024

Expired

MLS PIN #73292259

$2,700,000
Dec 31, 2024

Expired

MLS PIN #73287639

$2,700,000
Sep 28, 2024

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73292259

$2,700,000
Sep 19, 2024

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73292259

$2,700,000
Sep 10, 2024

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73287639

$2,700,000
Sep 16, 2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72390261

$1,700,000
Jan 25, 2019

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72390261

Jan 25, 2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72390261

Sep 6, 2018

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72390261

$1,960,000
Oct 10, 1995

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #90049528

$675,000
Oct 10, 1995

Sold

MLS PIN #50279815

$675,000
Aug 26, 1995

Contingent

MLS PIN #50279815

Apr 13, 1995

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #50279815

$695,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/07/2026

Canceled

MLS PIN #73418957

$1,950,000
01/07/2026

Canceled

MLS PIN #73347029

$1,950,000
09/03/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73418957

09/03/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73347029

08/29/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73418957

08/29/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73347029

08/17/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73418957

$1,950,000
06/12/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73347029

$2,200,000
05/28/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73347029

$2,375,000
03/18/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73347029

$2,475,000
12/31/2024

Expired

MLS PIN #73292259

$2,700,000
12/31/2024

Expired

MLS PIN #73287639

$2,700,000
09/28/2024

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73292259

$2,700,000
09/19/2024

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73292259

$2,700,000
09/10/2024

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73287639

$2,700,000
09/16/2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72390261

$1,700,000
01/25/2019

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72390261

01/25/2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72390261

09/06/2018

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72390261

$1,960,000
10/10/1995

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #90049528

$675,000
10/10/1995

Sold

MLS PIN #50279815

$675,000
08/26/1995

Contingent

MLS PIN #50279815

04/13/1995

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #50279815

$695,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 178 South Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,252,800Additions$868,600Total$2,121,400
Tax Record2025$22,487 ($1,874 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt5,118 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,118 SqFtStories2Lot Size54,433 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Dwelling (2-4)Year Built1776ZoningACountyNORFOLKAPNNEED M:200.0 B:0026 L:0000.0Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 178 South Street

This home is within Needham School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Broadmeadow Elementary School
PublicK to 5

High Rock School
Public6

Pollard Middle School
Public7 to 8

Needham High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Parker & Sammut; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Danielle Sammut

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