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$2,475,000
14 Days On Site

178 South St
Needham, MA 02492

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
4
Beds
2
Full Baths
2
Partial Baths
5,232
SqFt
$473
/SqFt
1776
Built
County:
Norfolk

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BostonGlobe HOME OF THE WEEK. Have you ever dreamed of living in a poem, a painting, a stop on the Underground RR or on the banks of the Charles? Here, where Longfellow once penned the River Charles and NC Wyeth brought visions to life, you can. 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. 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, and vaulted ceiling- Multigenerational living at its best. SOLD AS IS!

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$2,475,000
Days On Site 
14 Days
Bedrooms 
4
Inside Area (SqFt) 
5,232 sqft
Total Baths 
4
Full Baths 
2
Partial Baths 
2
Lot Size 
1.25 Acres
Year Built 
1776
MLS® Number 
73347029
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$21,210
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
Public Records
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
3 days agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
2 weeks agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
1.25
Attached Garage 
Yes
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 Currently approved as the NC Wyeth Research Public Library
Foundation 
Concrete PerimeterStone
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
4
Parking 
PavedDetachedGarage Door OpenerStorageOff Street
Parking Spaces 
10
Property Condition 
Updated/Remodeled
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Security 
Security System
Sewer 
Public Sewer
SqFt Above 
5232
SqFt Total 
5232
Style 
Colonial
Water Source 
Public
Zoning 
A
Interior Features
Appliances 
Water HeaterElectric Water HeaterRangeDishwasherDisposalRefrigeratorFreezerWasherDryerWine RefrigeratorENERGY STAR Qualified DryerENERGY STAR Qualified DishwasherENERGY STAR Qualified WasherRange HoodOtherGas Cooktop
Basement 
Full
Cooling 
Central AirWindow Unit(s)Wall Unit(s)Heat Pump
Electric 
220 VoltsCircuit Breakers200+ Amp Service
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Dining RoomFamily RoomLiving Room
Fireplaces 
6
Flooring 
Wood
Heating 
Heat PumpCentralGravityBaseboardOil
Interior 
Cathedral Ceiling(s)Ceiling Fan(s)Beamed CeilingsVaulted Ceiling(s)Kitchen IslandOpen FloorplanRecessed LightingWet BarElevatorOther
Laundry Features 
Laundry ClosetElectric Dryer HookupWasher Hookup
Window Features 
Skylight(s)Storm Window(s)
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Frame
Exterior 
Rain GuttersStorage
Lot Features 
ClearedGentle SlopingWaterfront
Patio And Porch 
DeckPatio
Roof 
Shingle
View 
RiverWaterScenic
Waterfront 
Yes
Waterfront Features 
River FrontWaterfrontBeach FrontNavigable Water
Waterview 
RiverWaterScenic
Windows/Doors 
Skylight(s)Storm Window(s)
Community Features
Accessibility Features 
Accessible Entrance
Community Features 
PoolTennis Court(s)ParkGolfOther
Financing Terms Available 
Contract
MLS Area 
Birds Hill
Roads 
Paved
Schools
School District
Unknown
Elementary School
Broadmeadow
Middle School
Hrock/Pollard
High School
Needham High
Listing courtesy of Michael Niden of Keller Williams Realty



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