For sale

Price cut: $51.1K (9/6)

$1,198,888

178 Webster St, Needham, MA 02494

3beds

1,538sqft

$7,446/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1954

0.33 Acres Lot

$1,166,200 Zestimate^®

$780/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Updated kitchenGenerous sized backyardLevel lot

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!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Primary bedroom

Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Level: First

Bedroom 2

Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Level: First

Bedroom 3

Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Level: First

Primary bathroom

Features: No

Bathroom 1

Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Laundry Chute
Level: First

Bathroom 2

Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
Level: Basement

Family room

Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Slider
Level: First

Kitchen

Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Cabinets - Upgraded, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove
Level: First

Living room

Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
Level: First

Heating

Baseboard, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
Laundry: Sink, In Basement

Features

Closet, Entrance Foyer
Flooring: Flooring - Hardwood
Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Unfinished
Number of fireplaces: 2
Fireplace features: Living Room

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,538
Total interior livable area: 1,538 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,538

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 7
Parking features: Attached, Paved Drive, Paved
Attached garage spaces: 1
Uncovered spaces: 6

Lot

Size: 0.33 Acres

Details

Parcel number: M:078.0 B:0051 L:0000.0,141868
Zoning: SRB

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1954

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Needham

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $780/sqft
Tax assessed value: $970,500
Annual tax amount: $10,287
Date on market: 6/10/2026
Exclusions: Washer & Dryer, Sconces In The Primary Bedroom, Trampoline, Swing Set.

Estimated market value

$1,166,200

$1.11M - $1.22M

$3,846/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/6/2026	Price change	$1,198,888-4.1%$780/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73533277 Report a problem
6/10/2026	Listed for sale	$1,250,000+186%$813/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73533277 Report a problem
4/28/2011	Sold	$437,000$284/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$10,287 +24.7%	$970,500 +47.2%
2024	$8,252 -1.8%	$659,100 +2.3%
2023	$8,400 +6.7%	$644,200 +9.4%
2022	$7,874 +2.6%	$588,900
2021	$7,673 +3.4%	$588,900 -0.8%
2020	$7,418 +8.6%	$593,900 +7.7%
2019	$6,832 +4.3%	$551,400
2018	$6,551 +3.8%	$551,400 +3.9%
2017	$6,312 +3%	$530,900
2016	$6,127	$530,900