Offered at $1,895,000Active

beds: 5
baths: 4
sq ft: 5,232
Built: 1776

178 South St

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About this home

CHARLES RIVER WATERFRONT! Have you ever dreamed of living on the banks of the Charles River? Kayak, canoe, paddleboard or fish right from your own backyard! Set on 1.25 acres of picturesque, pastoral land, this historic residence offers a rare combination of waterfront living, architectural character and extraordinary potential. Rich in period detail, the home features wide-plank wood floors, original wainscoting and six wood-burning fireplaces. The gourmet kitchen includes a walk-in refrigerator and premium Viking and Fisher & Paykel appliances. Ideal for multigenerational living, the home offers four second-floor bedrooms, two staircases, second-floor laundry and an elevator serving the driveway, first and second floors. A flagstone terrace overlooks the expansive grounds and scenic Charles River. Additional amenities include a detached four-car garage and a separate, air-conditioned 840 SF artist's studio with kitchen and full bath. Convenient to St. Sebastian's School and Noble and Greenough School. HISTORIC DISTRICT: Located within the newly established 178 South Street Local Historic District, which protects the front and two side elevations of the original residence. Additions may be removed, and the interior may be completely renovated and modernized, subject to applicable approvals. A unique opportunity to reimagine an exceptional historic waterfront property while preserving its architectural legacy. PROPERTY IS VACANT. PHOTOGRAPHS ARE VIRTUALLY STAGED. OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY & SUNDAY, 11 AM–2 PM.

Listing last checked: November 5, 2026 at 6:28 PM ESTListing updated: November 5, 2026 at 2:23 PM EST

Listed by Michael Niden · Keller Williams Realty · MLS #73598884

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Details at a glance

Interior6 property facts

Rooms: 12
Heating: Central, Gravity, Baseboard, Heat Pump, Oil
Cooling: Central Air, Window Unit(s), Wall Unit(s), Heat Pump
Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
Basement: Yes · Full
Fireplaces: 6

Building6 property facts

Style: Single Family Residence
Year built: 1776
Garage: 4
Parking: 14
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Roof: Shingle

Land & utilities6 property facts

Lot size: 1.25 acres
Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Waterfront: Y
Pool: Not reported
Zoning: SRA

Financial2 property facts

Annual taxes: $21,210
Assessment year: 2024

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Estimated monthly cost

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Known monthly costs$11,350 / monthAdjust

Down payment (%)Interest rate (%)Loan termMonthly property tax ($)Monthly insurance ($)Monthly HOA ($)

Principal & interest: $9,582
Property tax: $1,768
Insurance: Not entered
HOA: Not entered

Listing annual taxes: $21,210. Initial monthly tax is one twelfth of that amount. HOA amount was not supplied.

Partial estimate: add insurance, monthly HOA to include those costs. Blank amounts are unknown.

The initial 6.5% rate is illustrative, not a current rate or lender quote. Excludes utilities, maintenance, closing costs and mortgage insurance, which may apply with a down payment below 20%. Taxes and insurance can change.

Price and status timeline

Ter
$1,950,000 · Aug 17, 2025
Ter
$1,950,000 · Mar 18, 2025
Exp
$2,700,000 · Sep 19, 2024
Exp
$2,700,000 · Sep 19, 2024
Exp
$2,700,000 · Sep 10, 2024

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Automated value estimate $1,820,000

Estimated range $1,730,000–$2,050,000.

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Overall presentation: average

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