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.
Sold for $2,650,000
$2,650,000
187 Melrose St, Newton, MA 02466
3beds
3,677sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1870
0.32 Acres Lot
$2,642,400 Zestimate®
$721/sqft
$6,192 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,642,400
$2.46M - $2.83M
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Allison Blank 617-851-2734,
Compass 617-752-6845,
Emily Gloss 617-755-9042
Bought with:
Non Member
Non Member Office
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73484945
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Deck - Exterior
- Level: Second
- Area: 224
- Dimensions: 16 x 14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
- Level: Second
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: Basement
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan
- Level: First
- Area: 192
- Dimensions: 16 x 12
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 228
- Dimensions: 19 x 12
Kitchen
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Window(s) - Picture, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan
- Level: First
- Area: 176
- Dimensions: 16 x 11
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan
- Level: First
- Area: 294
- Dimensions: 14 x 21
Office
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors
- Level: First
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric, Ductless
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump, Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
- 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
- Flooring: Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Skylight
- Basement: Full,Finished,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Sump Pump
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,677
- Total interior livable area: 3,677 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,810
- Finished area below ground: 867
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Attached, Off Street, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Porch, Deck, Patio, Professional Landscaping
Lot
- Size: 0.32 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: S:41 B:019 L:0007,690557
- Zoning: SR3
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other (See Remarks)
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1870
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School
- Security: Security System
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Newton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $721/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,725,700
- Annual tax amount: $16,912
- Date on market: 5/25/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/10/2026 | Sold | $2,650,000-5.3%$721/sqft |
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| 3/17/2026 | Contingent | $2,798,000$761/sqft |
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| 3/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,798,000-6.4%$761/sqft |
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| 10/17/2025 | Listing removed | $2,989,000$813/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73428085 Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,989,000+218%$813/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73428085 Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2021 | Sold | $940,000-2%$256/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #72863925 Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2021 | Pending sale | $959,000$261/sqft |
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| 8/24/2021 | Price change | $959,000-3.6%$261/sqft |
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| 8/11/2021 | Price change | $995,000-9.1%$271/sqft |
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| 7/26/2021 | Price change | $1,095,000-8.4%$298/sqft |
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| 7/12/2021 | Listed for sale | $1,195,000$325/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,912 +23% | $1,725,700 +22.5% |
| 2024 | $13,755 +54% | $1,409,300 +60.7% |
| 2023 | $8,929 +4.5% | $877,100 +8% |
| 2022 | $8,543 +3.6% | $812,100 +6% |
| 2021 | $8,243 +3.1% | $766,100 |
| 2020 | $7,998 +2.9% | $766,100 +3% |
| 2019 | $7,773 +6.3% | $743,800 +10% |
| 2018 | $7,313 +3.1% | $675,900 +6% |
| 2017 | $7,090 +4.6% | $637,600 +7% |
| 2016 | $6,781 +4.9% | $595,900 +7% |
| 2015 | $6,466 +0.2% | $556,900 +4.6% |
| 2014 | $6,453 +5.5% | $532,400 |
| 2013 | $6,117 +2.9% | $532,400 |
| 2012 | $5,947 +3.3% | $532,400 +0.8% |
| 2011 | $5,758 +2.6% | $528,300 -2% |
| 2010 | $5,612 +2.4% | $539,100 -2% |
| 2009 | $5,479 +2.7% | $550,100 |
| 2008 | $5,336 +1.7% | $550,100 -2.2% |
| 2007 | $5,248 +2.7% | $562,500 +3% |
| 2006 | $5,111 +3.7% | $546,100 +5% |
| 2005 | $4,931 +2.4% | $520,100 +10.2% |
| 2004 | $4,815 +4.6% | $472,100 +12% |
| 2003 | $4,603 +9.9% | $421,500 |
| 2002 | $4,190 +9.9% | $421,500 +33.3% |
| 2000 | $3,813 +4.8% | $316,200 +9.9% |
| 1999 | $3,639 | $287,700 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Auburndale
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GreatSchools rating
- 9/10C C BurrGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 9/10F A Day Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.9 mi
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Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Burr
- Middle: Day
- High: Newton North
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- 187 Melrose St
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