178 South St, Needham, MA 02492

$2,700,000 Asking Price

4 beds
4 baths
5,232  sqft

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!

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
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
Appliances:
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
Laundry:
Laundry Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Upgraded, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor
Basement:
Full
Flooring:
Wood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
A/C:
true, Central Air, Window Unit(s), Wall Unit(s), Heat Pump
Heating:
true, Central, Gravity, Baseboard, Heat Pump, Oil
Fireplace:
Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Fireplace, Fireplaces: 6
Disability Feature:
Accessible Entrance

Exterior

General:
Balcony / Deck, Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage
Style:
Colonial
Parking:
Detached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street

Construction

Roofing:
Shingle
Windows:
Skylight(s), Storm Window(s)
General:
Frame, Concrete Perimeter, Stone

Location

Road/Access:
Public
Originating MLS:
MLS Property Information Network
County:
Norfolk

Lot

Zoning:
A, M:200.0 B:0026 L:0000.0,145553
View:
Scenic View(s)

Utilities

Utilities:
for Gas Range, for Electric Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
MLS Property Information Network

This listing courtesy of:
Keller Williams Realty, Michael Niden

About Needham, MA

Housing

Number of Units
7,829
Median Home Value
$941,766
Median Rent
$1,189

11.80% of housing units are renter occupied.

3.33% are vacant.

Commute

Car
38.74%
Public Transportation
8.25%
Walk to Work
1.42%
Work from Home
51.23%
Other
0.04%

The median travel time to work is 18 minutes.

People

Population
22,115
Median Age
42.00
Median Household Size
3.26

Education

High School
6.98%
Associate’s Degree
3.25%
Bachelor’s Degree
33.32%
Graduate Degree
49.27%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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