Interior Features
- Closet
- Entrance Foyer
- FlooringFlooring - Hardwood
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$1,198,888↓ $51K price cut 09-06-2026
178 Webster St, Needham, MA 02494 Needham
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Home Highlights
First‑Floor Primary Bedroom
Fireplace2 fireplaces
$780 per Sq Ft47% above the Needham median ($531)
Minimal Flood RiskFEMA Zone X (unshaded)
About This Home
Located in the highly desirable Needham Heights, this cherished 3 BEDROOM 2-bath RANCH has a GENEROUS SIZED BACKYARD, a LEVEL LOT and an UPDATED KITCHEN! The kitchen flows seamlessly into the OPEN CONCEPT living & dining areas, creating an inviting space for everyday living and entertaining. A FINISHED SUNROOM offers additional living space. The possibilities continue in the lower level, featuring a full bath and ABUNDANT UNFINISHED SPACE ready to be transformed into a home office, playroom, media room, gym, or additional living area to suit your needs. UNBEATABLE LOCATION! Situated just MINUTES from the Needham Heights commuter rail station, Route 128, Needham Center, and Needham Heights! Enjoy easy access to top-rated schools, parks, dining, shopping, and all the amenities that make Needham one of the area's most sought after communities!
Read moreKey Details
MLS #73533277
Monthly HOA$0
Price / Sq Ft$780
Property TypeSingle Family
Subdivision
Tax (2025)$10,287
Assessed Value$970,500
How This Home Compares
vs. the 108 homes for sale in NeedhamPrice$1,198,888
Median $1,795,000
$375,000
$5,900,000
33% below the median Needham home ($1,795,000).
Price per Sq Ft$780
Median $531
$335
$1,932
47% above the median Needham home ($531).
Home Size1,538 sq ft
Median 3,168 sq ft
740 sq ft
9,883 sq ft
51% smaller than the median Needham home (3,168 sq ft).
Lot Size0.33 acres
Median 0.28 acres
0.11 acres
4.63 acres
17% larger than the median Needham home (0.28 acres).
Days on Market129 days
Median 38 days
2 days
268 days
On the market longer than most homes here (38 days median).
178 Webster St at a Glance
MLS# 73533277
Offered at $1,198,888, this 3 bed, 2 bath home has 1,538 square feet of living space and was built in 1954. It sits in Needham, zoned for John Eliot, Pollard Middle School, High Rock School and Needham High School.
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Property Details
Kitchen and Appliances
- Gas Water Heater
- Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry FeaturesSink, In Basement
- Kitchen FeaturesCloset,Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Cabinets - Upgraded,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove
- Kitchen LevelFirst
Exterior and Lot
- Road Frontage TypePublic
Garage and Parking
- Attached Garage
- Covered Spaces1
- Garage Spaces1
- Open Parking
- Parking FeaturesAttached, Paved Drive, Paved
- Parking Total7
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living1,538
- Year Built1954
- Above Grade Finished Area1,538
- Building Area Total1,538
- Building Area UnitsSquare Feet
- Foundation DetailsConcrete Perimeter
- Property Age72
- RoofShingle
- Year Built DetailsActual
- Year Built SourcePublic Records
- Architectural StyleRanch
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- Bedrooms3
- Primary Bedroom LevelFirst
- Bedroom 2 LevelFirst
- Bedroom 3 LevelFirst
- Primary Bedroom FeaturesCloset,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Bedroom 2 FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
- Bedroom 3 FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
- Total Bathrooms2
- Full Bathrooms2
- Bathroom 1 LevelFirst
- Bathroom 2 LevelBasement
- Bathroom 1 FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled with Tub & Shower, Closet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Laundry Chute
- Bathroom 2 FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled with Shower Stall
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms6
- Basement FeaturesFull, Walk-Out Access, Unfinished
- Family Room LevelFirst
- Living Room LevelFirst
- Family Room FeaturesCathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Slider
- Living Room FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling FeaturesCentral Air
- Fireplace FeaturesLiving Room
- Heating FeaturesBaseboard, Natural Gas
- Heating
- Number of Fireplaces2
Land Info
- Lot Size Acres0.325
- Lot Size Square Feet14,157
Homeowners Association
- AssociationNo
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees0
School Information
- Elementary SchoolEliot
- High SchoolNhs
- Middle SchoolPollard
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount10,287
- City RegionNeedham Heights
- Source Listing StatusActive
- CountyNorfolk County
- DirectionsPlease Use Gps.
- Tax Year2025
- Source Property TypeResidential
- ExclusionsWasher & Dryer, Sconces in the Primary Bedroom, Trampoline, Swing Set.
- Home WarrantyNo
- AreaNeedham Heights
- Source NeighborhoodNeedham Heights
- Parcel NumberM:078.0 B:0051 L:0000.0,141868
- ZoningSRB
- Property SubtypeSingle Family Residence
Utilities
- SewerPublic Sewer
- Water SourcePublic
Schools Zoned for This Home
Needham School District
elementary · K-5Photo: Google Street ViewJohn Eliot
9/10
middle · 7-8Photo: Google MapsPollard Middle School
9/10
middle · 6Photo: Google MapsHigh Rock School
9/10
high · 9-12Photo: Google MapsNeedham High School
9/10
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Price History
Listed For
$1,198,888on 09-06-2026
SoldListed
| Date | Event | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09-06-2026MLSPrice Changed | Price Changed | $1,198,888 | −$51,112−4.1% |
| MLSListed | Listed | $1,250,000 | — |
2025 Property Tax
$10,287per year
Assessed Value $970,500
Tax records back to 2003
| Year | Property Tax | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,287 | $970,500 |
| 2024 | $8,252 | $659,100 |
| 2023 | $8,400 | $644,200 |
| 2022 | $7,874 | $588,900 |
| 2021 | $7,673 | $588,900 |
| 2020 | $7,418 | $593,900 |
| 2019 | $6,832 | $551,400 |
| 2018 | $6,551 | $551,400 |
| 2017 | $6,312 | $530,900 |
| 2016 | $6,127 | $530,900 |
| 2015 | $5,994 | $530,900 |
| 2014 | $5,403 | $464,200 |
| 2006 | $4,198 | $477,100 |
| 2005 | $3,334 | $346,900 |
| 2004 | $3,656 | $386,900 |
| 2003 | $3,442 | $373,700 |
Sale prices from public records; list prices from the MLS. Taxes shown are for the prior owner and can change after a sale.
178 Webster St FAQ
At $1,198,888, the asking price of 178 Webster St is 33.2% below the median asking price of $1,795,000 for homes for sale in Needham.
- Its price per square foot is $780, 46.7% above the median of $531 for homes for sale in Needham.
- That is the 6th highest price per square foot of the 102 homes for sale in Needham that list their size.
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