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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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Basic Information

  • Bedrooms3
  • Mls StatusUnder Agreement
  • Bathroom4
  • Contingency Pending P&S
  • Lot Features Level
  • Parcel Number S:41 B:019 L:0007,690557

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $1,725,700
  • Tax Year 2025
  • Taxes$16,912

School Information

  • High School Newton North
  • Elementary SchoolBurr
  • High SchoolNewton
  • Junior HighDay

Parking

  • Parking Spaces5
  • Covered Spaces 2
  • Garage YN Yes
  • Open Parking YN Yes
  • Parking Features Attached, Off Street, Driveway

Rooms

  • Bathroom 1 Second
  • Bathroom 2 Second
  • Bathroom 3 Basement
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 3.5
  • Bedroom 2 Second,12 x 11
  • Bedroom 3 Second,13 x 11
  • Dining Room First,16 x 12
  • Family Room Main, First,19 x 12
  • Full Bath3
  • Half Baths1
  • Kitchen First,16 x 11
  • Living Room First,14 x 21
  • Master Bedroom Second,16
  • Office First,13 x 11

Basic Information

  • List Price$2,798,000
  • MLS Number73484945
  • Modification Date03/31/2026
  • Property SubTypeSingle Family Residence
  • PurchaseContractDate03/17/2026

Location

  • Address187 Melrose Street
  • Building Number187
  • CountyMiddlesex
  • StateMA
  • StreetMelrose Street
  • TownNewton
  • Zip02466

Building

  • Attached Garage YN Yes
  • BasementFull, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Sump Pump
  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • Construction Materials Frame
  • Door Features French Doors
  • FireplaceYes
  • Fireplace Features Living Room
  • Fireplaces Total 1
  • FoundationStone, Brick/Mortar
  • Garage Spaces2
  • Patio And Porch Features Porch, Deck, Patio
  • Property StyleOther (See Remarks)
  • Rooms8
  • Window Features Skylight
  • Year Built1870
  • Year Built Details Approximate
  • Year Built Source Public Records

Property

  • Acreage0.32

Interior

  • Flooring Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features
    • Bathroom
    • Bathroom - Half
    • Closet
    • Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
    • Entry Hall
    • Exercise Room
    • Home Office
    • Mud Room
    • Recessed Lighting
    • Study
    • Vaulted Ceiling(s)

Exterior

  • Exterior Features Porch, Deck, Patio, Professional Landscaping
  • RoofShingle

Utilities

  • Cooling Central Air, Heat Pump, Ductless
  • Cooling YN Yes
  • Heat SystemYes
  • Heating Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric, Ductless
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Property Information

  • Square Feet3,677
  • Building Area Source Measured
  • Living Area 3,677
  • Lot Size Square Feet 13,975
  • Lot Size Units Acres

Amenities

  • Amenities
    • Conservation Area
    • Highway Access
    • Park
    • Public School
    • Public Transportation
    • Shopping
    • Walk/Jog Trails
  • Appliances IncludedElectric Water Heater
  • Security Features Security System

Other

  • Date Listed03/11/2026
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet
  • View Count12

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Listed by Allison Blank of Compass

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