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187 Melrose St, Newton MA 02466

Newton, MA 02466
$2,798,000
Est. $15,758/month
3
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,677
Sq Ft
$761
Price/Sq Ft
0.32
Acres
1870
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
6 hours 12 minutes
Time on Market
Active Listed Mar 11, 2026 • MLS# 73484945 Copied!

About this home

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.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1870
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
3,677 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1870
Living Area 3,677 sq ft
Lot Size 0.32 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric, Ductless
Cooling Central Air, Heat Pump, Ductless
Flooring Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile
Appliances Electric Water Heater
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Finished, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry, Sump Pump
Laundry Second Floor
Features Closet, Closet/cabinets - Custom Built, Bathroom - Half, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Recessed Lighting, Home Office, Entry Hall, Mud Room, Bathroom, Study, Exercise Room

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Other (see Remarks)
Roof Shingle

Parking

Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Off Street, Driveway
Total Spaces 5

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $16,912
Assessed Value $1,725,700

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Appliances: Electric Water Heater
Interior Features: Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Bathroom - Half, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Recessed Lighting, Home Office, Entry Hall, Mud Room, Bathroom, Study, Exercise Room
Windows: Skylight
Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Sump Pump
Laundry: Second Floor
Security: Security System

Construction & Materials

Style: Other (See Remarks)
Year Built: 1870
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric, Ductless
Heating Zones: 6
Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump, Ductless
Cooling Zones: 6
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Attached, Off Street, Driveway

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room

Location

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Neighborhood

187 Melrose St, Newton MA 02466

Newton, MA 02466

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Nearby Schools

School District
Newton School District local
A+
✓ School Safety 2024-25
0.3% Low
0.3% Suspensions 0.7% In-School
↓ 5.2% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
Learning Prep School
0.9 mi
Grades 02-12
Fessenden School
1.6 mi
Grades K-09
Dearborn Academy School
2.6 mi
Grades 02-12
Jackson School
2.8 mi
Grades K-06
Newton Country Day School
3.0 mi
Grades 05-12
Mount Alvernia Academy
3.9 mi
Grades PK-06
Campus School at Boston College
4.3 mi
Grades PK-12
Chestnut Hill School
4.6 mi
Grades PK-06
Brimmer + May School
4.8 mi
Grades PK-12
Solomon Schechter Day School
4.9 mi
Grades K-08
M

Middle Schools

4 schools
A+
F.A. Day Middle School
1.9 mi | #11 of 352 | Score: 63.2
Improved 40 spots from last year
+5 above state avg
860 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
Bigelow Middle School
3.5 mi | #26 of 352 | Score: 60.6
Improved 44 spots from last year
+2.4 above state avg
434 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
Oak Hill Middle School
4.0 mi | #23 of 352 | Score: 60.8
Improved 14 spots from last year
+2.6 above state avg
649 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
Charles E Brown Middle School
4.2 mi | #2 of 352 | Score: 66.4
Improved 36 spots from last year
+8.2 above state avg
713 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

4 schools
Clearway School
1.6 mi
Grades 06-12
Fusion Academy
3.4 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Newton North High School
2.2 mi | #7 of 346 | Score: 76.5
Improved 44 spots from last year
+18.3 above state avg
2,096 students Diverse
20 sports • 3,076 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 09-12
A+
Newton South High School
4.1 mi | #5 of 346 | Score: 77.9
Improved 20 spots from last year
+19.7 above state avg
1,898 students Diverse
20 sports • 2,730 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 09-12
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Property History

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Listed for Sale
Mar 11, 2026
$2,798,000
Original listing
Agent: Allison Blank Office: Compass

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Mar 11, 2026 New Listing Added $2,798,000 —

Market Statistics

Time on Market
6 hours 12 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$761

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $16,912 $1,725,700

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$16,912
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$1,725,700

Listing Information

Listing Agent Allison Blank
Listing Office Compass
Agent MLS ID BB815716
Office MLS ID AN3337
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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