1. Massachusetts
  2. Newton
  3. 187 Melrose St
$2,989,000

187 Melrose St, Newton, MA 02466

  • 3 beds |
  • 4 baths |
  • 3,677 sqft
  • Property Icon Single-Family Home
  • Property Year Built Icon Built in 1870
  • Property Lot Size Icon0.32acre lot
  • Property Parking Icon 2 car garage
  • Property Price Per Square Feet Icon $813/sqft
  • Property List Date Icon Listed 27 days ago

Property Description

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.

Listing Status:
Active
Date Added:
September 9, 2025 at 05:00AM
Listing Office:
Compass : 617-752-6845
Listing Agent:
Allison Blank : 617-851-2734
MLS ID:
73428085
  • General: ClosetCloset/Cabinets - Custom BuiltBathroom - HalfVaulted Ceiling(s)Recessed LightingHome OfficeEntry HallMud RoomBathroomStudyExercise Room
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater
  • Laundry: Second Floor
  • Basement: FullFinishedWalk-Out AccessInterior EntrySump Pump
  • Flooring: HardwoodStone / SlateFlooring - HardwoodFlooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • A/C: Central AirHeat PumpDuctless
  • Heating: Forced AirHeat PumpElectricDuctless
  • Fireplace: Living RoomFireplaceFireplaces: 1
  • General: PorchDeckPatioProfessional Landscaping
  • Style: Other (See Remarks)
  • Parking: AttachedOff StreetDriveway
  • Roofing: Shingle
  • Windows: Skylight
  • General: FrameStoneBrick/Mortar
  • Road/Access: Public
  • Originating MLS: MLS Property Information Network
  • County: Middlesex
  • Zoning: SR3S:41 B:019 L:0007690557
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Source: MLS Property Information Network

This listing courtesy of Allison Blank, Compass

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Location

Schools Nearby

C

C C Burr

171 Pine St, Auburndale, MA, 02466

Grades KG-5

0.40 miles away

F

F a Day Middle School

21 Minot Pl, Newtonville, MA, 02460

Grades 6-8

1.93 miles away

N

Newton North High School

457 Walnut St, Newtonville, MA, 02460

Grades 9-12

2.15 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.

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