187 Melrose St, Newton, MA 02466

Newton
Local realty services provided by:Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Shanahan Group
187 Melrose St,Newton, MA 02466
$2,798,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 3,677 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: allison blank, emily gloss
Office: compass
MLS#:73484945
Source:MLSPIN

Price summary

  • Price:$2,798,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$760.95

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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Home facts

  • Year built:1870
  • Listing ID #:73484945
  • Updated:March 17, 2026 at 09:59 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:3
  • Total bathrooms:4
  • Full bathrooms:3
  • Half bathrooms:1
  • Rooms Total:8
  • Flooring:Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Stone / Slate
  • Dining Description:Hardwood, Open Floorplan
  • Bathrooms Description:Bathroom, Bathroom - Half
  • Kitchen Description:Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Window(s) - Picture
  • Basement Description:Finished, Full, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Walk-Out Access
  • Living area:3,677 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:6 Cooling Zones, Central Air, Ductless, Heat Pump
  • Heating:Ductless, Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump
  • Central air:Yes

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Shingle
  • Year built:1870
  • Building area:3,677 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.32 Acres
  • Lot Features:Level
  • Construction Materials:Frame
  • Exterior Features:Deck, Patio, Porch, Professional Landscaping
  • Foundation Description:Brick/Mortar, Stone

Schools

  • High school:Newton North
  • Middle school:Day
  • Elementary school:Burr

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$2,798,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$760.95
  • Tax amount:$16,912 (2025)

Features and amenities

  • Laundry features:Second Floor
  • Amenities:Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Entry Hall, Recessed Lighting

Parking

  • Total parking spaces:5
  • Parking description:Attached, Driveway, Off Street
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:2
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