Set on a quiet, tree-lined street in Auburndale, this extraordinary 19th-century farmhouse was reimagined & completed in 2023 as the personal residence of the celebrated founder of Slocum Hall Design Group, and recently featured in New England Home Magazine. Blending drama & comfort with warm walnut details, & anchored by a sleek kitchen with lacquer cabinetry. Highlights include indigo accents, luxe finishes, a sculptural staircase, radiant floors & crocodile wallpaper. The open-concept main level flows to an Ipe deck, stone patio & magnificent yard. A den and mudroom w/ radiant floors, office + attached 2-car garage enhance functionality. Upstairs offers 3 bedrooms plus a loft/flex space designed for a future 4th & private sun deck off the primary. The lower level includes a gym/flex room & full bath. All-electric systems, solar panels & high-performance insulation deliver efficiency, with Auburndale Village, commuter rail & Charles River paths just moments away. A true oasis.
— MLSPIN #: 73428085Map of 187 Melrose St, Newton, MA 02466
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| List Price: | $2,989,000 |
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| Status: | Active |
| MLS ID: | 73428085 |
| Town: | Newton |
| County: | Middlesex |
| Zip: | 02466 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Sub Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Bedrooms: | 3 |
| Full Baths: | 3 |
| Half Baths: | 1 |
| Living Area: | 3,677 sqft |
| Acres: | 0.32 |
| Taxes: | 16,912 |
| Appliances: | Electric Water Heater |
| Cooling: | Central Air, Heat Pump, Ductless |
| Flooring: | Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile |
| Heating: | Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric, Ductless |
| Lot Features: | Level |
| Parking Features: | Attached, Off Street, Driveway |
| Status: | Active |
| Water Source: | Public |
| Year Built: | 1870 |
| Roof: | Shingle |
| Window Features: | Skylight |
| Directions: | Commonwealth Ave to Melrose Street |
| Laundry Features: | Second Floor |
| Foundation Details: | Stone, Brick/Mortar |
| Construction Materials: | Frame |
| Fireplace Features: | Living Room |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2025-09-09 |
| Cooling?: | Yes |
| Fireplace?: | Yes |
| Garage?: | Yes |
| Heating?: | Yes |
| Lot Size Area: | 0.32 |
| Lot Size Square Feet: | 13,975 |
| Fireplaces Total: | 1 |
| Rooms Total: | 8 |
| Architectural Style: | Other (See Remarks) |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 4 |
| Attached Garage?: | Yes |
| Basement: | true |
| Basement: | Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Sump Pump |
| Building Area Source: | Measured |
| Building Area Total: | 3,677 |
| Community Features: | Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School |
| Door Features: | French Doors |
| Exterior Features: | Porch, Deck, Patio, Professional Landscaping |
| Interior Features: | Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Bathroom - Half, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Recessed Lighting, Home Office, Entry Hall, Mud Room, Bathroom, Study, Exercise Room |
| Living Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Units: | Acres |
| Open Parking?: | Yes |
| Parcel Number: | S:41 B:019 L:0007, 690557 |
| Patio And Porch Features: | Porch, Deck, Patio |
| Road Frontage Type: | Public |
| Sewer: | Public Sewer |
| Zoning: | SR3 |
| Covered Spaces: | 2 |
| Elementary School: | Burr |
| Garage Spaces: | 2 |
| High School: | Newton North |
| Middle Or Junior School: | Day |
| Year Built Source: | Public Records |
| Farm Land Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Listing Agreement: | Exclusive Right To Sell |
| Certificate Number: | 000000216220 |
| Color: | Black |
| Mh:Cooling Zones, Cc:Cooling Zones, Mf:Cooling Zones, Sf:Cooling Zones: | 6 |
| Disclosure: | No |
| Dpr Flag: | No |
| Heat Zones: | 6 |
| Lead Paint: | Unknown |
| Listing Alert: | No |
| List Price Per Sqft: | $812.89 |
| Page: | 353 |
| Price Per Sqft: | $812.89 |
| Square Feet Disclosures: | Includes heated garage, approx. |
| Square Feet Incl Base: | Yes |
| Original List Price: | $2,989,000 |
| Parking Total: | 3 |
| Room Bathroom1 Features: | Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid |
| Room Bathroom1 Level: | Second |
| Room Bathroom2 Features: | Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower |
| Room Bathroom2 Level: | Second |
| Room Bathroom3 Features: | Bathroom - Full |
| Room Bathroom3 Level: | Basement |
| Room Bedroom2 Area: | 132 |
| Room Bedroom2 Features: | Closet, Flooring - Hardwood |
| Room Bedroom2 Length: | 12 |
| Room Bedroom2 Level: | Second |
| Room Bedroom2 Width: | 11 |
| Room Bedroom3 Area: | 143 |
| Room Bedroom3 Features: | Closet, Flooring - Hardwood |
| Room Bedroom3 Length: | 13 |
| Room Bedroom3 Level: | Second |
| Room Bedroom3 Width: | 11 |
| Room Dining Room Area: | $192.00 |
| Room Dining Room Features: | Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan |
| Room Dining Room Length: | 16 |
| Room Dining Room Level: | First |
| Room Dining Room Width: | 12 |
| Room Family Room Area: | 228 |
| Room Family Room Features: | Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan |
| Room Family Room Length: | 19 |
| Room Family Room Level: | Main, First |
| Room Family Room Width: | 12 |
| Room Kitchen Area: | 176 |
| Room Kitchen Features: | Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Window(s) - Picture, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan |
| Room Kitchen Length: | 16 |
| Room Kitchen Level: | First |
| Room Kitchen Width: | 11 |
| Room Living Room Area: | 294 |
| Room Living Room Features: | Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan |
| Room Living Room Length: | 14 |
| Room Living Room Level: | First |
| Room Living Room Width: | 21 |
| Room Master Bathroom Features: | Yes |
| Room Master Bedroom Area: | 224 |
| Room Master Bedroom Features: | Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Deck - Exterior |
| Room Master Bedroom Length: | 16 |
| Room Master Bedroom Level: | Second |
| Room Master Bedroom Width: | 14 |
| Room Office Area: | 143 |
| Room Office Features: | Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors |
| Room Office Length: | 13 |
| Room Office Level: | First |
| Room Office Width: | 11 |
| Security Features: | Security System |
| Tax Assessed Value: | $1,725,700 |
| Tax Year: | 2025 |
| Year Built Details: | Approximate |
| Waterview Flag: | No |
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MLS Property Information Network, Inc. data last updated on September 16, 2025 06:35 PM
Property Last Updated: September 13, 2025 03:08 AM
Listing Courtesy of: Compass
Listing Agent: Allison Blank
