187 Melrose St, Newton, MA 02466
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$2,989,000
3 Beds
4 Baths
3677 SQFT
0.32 Acre
HOA: N/A

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.

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Amenities

  • Conservation Area
  • Highway Access
  • Park
  • Public School
  • Public Transportation
  • Shopping
  • Walk/Jog Trails

Kitchen, Dining, and Appliances

  • Kitchen Dimensions: 16X11
  • Kitchen Level: First Floor
  • Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Kitchen Island, Open Floor Plan, Pantry, Window(s) - Picture
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 16X12
  • Dining Room Level: First Floor
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floor Plan

Bathrooms

  • Full Baths: 3
  • Half Baths 1
  • Master Bath: 1
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Second Floor
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second Floor
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Basement
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Full

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 16X14
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet - Walk-in, Deck - Exterior, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 12X11
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 13X11
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood

Other Rooms

  • Total Rooms: 8
  • Living Room Dimensions: 14X21
  • Living Room Level: First Floor
  • Living Room Features: Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floor Plan
  • Family Room Dimensions: 19X12
  • Family Room Features: Exterior Access, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Open Floor Plan
  • Laundry Room Features: Finished, Full, Interior Access, Sump Pump, Walk Out

Utilities

  • Heating: Ductless Mini-Split System, Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump
  • Heat Zones: 6
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ductless Mini-Split System, Heat Pump
  • Cooling Zones: 6
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer

Garage & Parking

  • Garage Parking: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Improved Driveway, Off-Street
  • Parking Spaces: 3

Interior Features

  • Square Feet: 3677
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Features: French Doors, Security System
  • Accessability Features: Unknown

Construction

  • Year Built: 1870
  • Type: Detached
  • Style: Other (See Remarks)
  • Construction Type: Frame
  • Foundation Info: Brick, Fieldstone
  • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Stone / Slate
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Warranty: No

Exterior & Lot

  • Lot Description: Level
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Porch, Professional Landscaping
  • Road Type: Public

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73428085
  • Last Updated: 09/09/25
  • HOA: No
  • Reqd Own Association: Unknown

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Date Event Price Price/Sq Ft Source
09/09/2025New$2,989,000$813MLSPIN

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Seller's Representative: Allison Blank, Compass
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Buyer Agent Compensation: n/a
Facilitator Compensation: n/a
Compensation Based On: n/a
Sub-Agency Relationship Offered: No

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