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  • $2,732,600

    178 South St, Needham, MA 02492

    4beds
    5,118sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1776
    1.25 Acres Lot
    $2,732,600 Zestimate®
    $534/sqft
    $7,504 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $2,732,600

    $2.40M - $3.12M

    $7,504/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    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.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Features
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 5,118 sqft

    Property

    Lot
    • Size: 1.25 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: NEEDM2000B0026L00000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Condition
    • Year built: 1776

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Needham

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $534/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $2,121,400
    • Annual tax amount: $22,487

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    2/12/2026Listing removed$1,950,000$381/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73347029 Report a problem
    8/7/2025Price change$1,950,000-11.4%$381/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73347029 Report a problem
    6/12/2025Price change$2,200,000-7.4%$430/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73347029 Report a problem
    5/28/2025Price change$2,375,000-4%$464/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73347029 Report a problem
    3/19/2025Listed for sale$2,475,000-8.3%$484/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73347029 Report a problem
    1/1/2025Listing removed$2,700,000$528/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73287639 Report a problem
    9/10/2024Listed for sale$2,700,000+58.8%$528/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73287639 Report a problem
    9/16/2019Sold$1,700,000-13.3%$332/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    2/4/2019Listing removed$1,960,000$383/sqft
    Source: Benoit Mizner Simon & Co. - Wellesley - Central St #72390261 Report a problem
    1/28/2019Pending sale$1,960,000$383/sqft
    Source: Benoit Mizner Simon & Co. - Wellesley - Central St #72390261 Report a problem
    9/7/2018Listed for sale$1,960,000+190.4%$383/sqft
    Source: Benoit Mizner Simon & Co. - Wellesley - Central St #72390261 Report a problem
    10/10/1995Sold$675,000$132/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$22,487 +11.3%$2,121,400 +31.5%
    2024$20,201 -0.7%$1,613,500 +3.4%
    2023$20,350 +12.2%$1,560,600 +15.1%
    2022$18,134 +2.6%$1,356,300
    2021$17,673 +2.4%$1,356,300 -1.9%
    2020$17,265 +2%$1,382,300 +1.2%
    2019$16,927 +4.3%$1,366,200
    2018$16,230 +5.7%$1,366,200 +5.8%
    2017$15,349 +3%$1,290,900
    2016$14,897 $1,290,900
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 02492

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Broadmeadow
    • Middle: HRock/Pollard
    • High: NHS

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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