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187 Melrose St

Newton, MA 02466
$2,650,000
3 Beds
3/1 Baths
3,677 Living Area
  • 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.
  • Highlights
    • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump, Ductless
    • Parking Spots: 5
    • Property Type: Single Family Residence
    • Total Rooms: 8
    • Status: Closed
    • Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric, Ductless
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Style: Other (See Remarks)
    • Year Built: 1870
  • Additional Details
    • Appliances: Electric Water Heater
    • Construction: Frame
    • Fireplaces: 1
    • Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
    • Lot Features: Level
    • Roof: Shingle
    • Year Built Details: Approximate
    • Zoning: Sr3
    • Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Sump Pump
    • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Patio, Professional Landscaping
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
    • Interior Features: Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Bathroom - Half, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Recessed Lighting, Home Office, Entry Hall, Mud Room, Bathroom, Study, Exercise Room
    • Road Frontage Type: Public
    • SqFt Source: Measured
    • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Amenities
    • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School
    • Parking Features: Attached, Off Street, Driveway
    • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
    • Security Features: Security System
  • Utilities
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water Source: Public
  • Fees / Taxes
    • Assessed Value: $1,725,700
    • Taxes: $16,912
    • Tax Year: 2025

Location

187 Melrose St, Newton, MA 02466

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