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Last sold for $1,700,000 on Sep 16, 2019

178 SOUTH ST

NEEDHAM, MA 02492
5
Beds
3
Baths
5,118 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1776
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
12
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,700,000 · Sep 16, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$22,487 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$2,121,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,252,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$868,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,834,830

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.138 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential Income (General/Multi-Family)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Colonial
CountyNORFOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.25
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Transaction History(8)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
BroadmeadowA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
M
Pollard Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Needham High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi

District: Needham School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02492These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.31
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.66

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.22,748
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,520 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$195,262
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$248,118
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.52%

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How this home compares

178 South St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the largest homes in Needham 02492
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Needham 02492
  • Among the oldest homes in Needham 02492

How it measures up in Needham 02492

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Needham 02492.

Living area5,118 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,410 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size1.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Year built1776
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 178 South St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNeedham 02492Norfolk County
Living areabigger than5,118 ft²almost all homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.25 ac93% of homes83% of homes
Year builtnewer than1776almost no homesalmost no homes

About 178 South St

When did 178 South St, Needham, MA last sell?

178 South St, Needham, MA last sold on Sep 16, 2019 for $1,700,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 178 South St, Needham, MA?

178 South St, Needham, MA has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 5,118 square feet of living space and a 1.25-acre lot.

When was 178 South St, Needham, MA built?

178 South St, Needham, MA was built in 1776, making it 250 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 178 South St, Needham, MA?

178 South St, Needham, MA is assigned to Broadmeadow (elementary), rated A+; Pollard Middle School (middle), rated A+; Needham High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Needham School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 178 South St, Needham, MA compare to other homes in Needham 02492?

Among the 6,598 homes in Needham 02492, it is bigger than almost all of them (5,118 ft² against a typical 1,410 ft²), its lot is bigger than 93% of them (1.25 ac against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1776 against a typical 1958). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 178 South St, Needham, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 178 South St, Needham, MA was $22,487. The county assessed it at $2,121,400.

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