187 Melrose St
Newton, MA 02466
3
Bed
4
Bath
3,677Sqft
0.32Acre(Lot)
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 ro
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Bedroom Information
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 12x11 Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 13x11 Total beds: 3Bathroom Information
Total Baths: 4 Full Baths: 3 Half Baths: 1Kitchen Information
Dining Room Dimensions: 16x12 Dining Room Remarks: Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan Kitchen Dimensions: 16x11 Kitchen Room Remarks: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Window(s) - Picture, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Kitchen Island, Open FloorplanRoom Information
Total Bedroom: 3 Living Room Dimensions: 14x21 Window Feature: Skylight -
Flooring Information
Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile -
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Interior Features
Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Bathroom - Half, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Recessed Lighting, Home Office, Entry Hall, Mud Room, Bathroom, Study, Exercise Room Roof: Shingle Appliances: Electric Water Heater Laundry Features: Second Floor -
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric, Ductless Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump, Ductless WaterSource: Public
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Building Information
Year Built: 1870 Construction Materials: Frame Security System: Security System Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Sump Pump -
Exterior Features
Porch, Deck, Patio, Professional LandscapingFoundation Details: Stone, Brick/MortarPorch: Porch, Deck, Patio
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Lot Information
Lot Description: Level Lot Size Area: 0.32 Lot Size Units: Acres Lot Square Feet: 13,975 Lot Acres: 0.32 Main Square Feet: 0.32Property Information
Property Type: Residential Sub Type: Single Family ResidenceStyle: Other (See Remarks) SQ ft (Living Area): 3,677
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Listing Price Information
Original Listing Price: $2798000
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Tax Information
Parcel Number: S:41 B:019 L:0007,690557 Annual Tax: $16912
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Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2 Has Garage: Yes Attached Garage: Yes Parking Total: 5 Attached, Off Street, Driveway
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Elementary School: BurrJunior High School: DaySenior High School: Newton North
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Location Information
Direction: Commonwealth Ave to Melrose Street
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Nearby Home Value
| Address | Estimate | Bed | Bath | Sq. Ft | Lot Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75 Auburn St, Newton, MA, 02466 | $1,998,000 | 5 | 5 | 4,853 | 4,853 SqFt |
| 284 Webster St, Newton, MA, 02466 | $2,595,000 | 5 | 5 | 5,100 | 5,100 SqFt |
| 2031 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA, 02466 | $1,425,000 | 4 | 4 | 2,860 | 2,860 SqFt |
| 440 Wolcott St, Newton, MA, 02466 | $1,825,000 | 3 | 3 | 2,324 | 2,324 SqFt |
| 349 Auburndale Ave, Newton, MA, 02466 | $1,700,000 | 4 | 4 | 3,200 | 3,200 SqFt |
| 16 Ware Road, Newton, MA, 02466 | $879,900 | 3 | 2 | 1,536 | 1,536 SqFt |
| 27 Oakwood Road, Newton, MA, 02466 | $5,150,000 | 6 | 7 | 7,488 | 7,488 SqFt |
| 372 Central Street, Newton, MA, 02466 | $1,799,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,884 | 2,884 SqFt |
| 9 Johnson Pl #9, Newton, MA, 02466 | $2,199,000 | 6 | 5 | 4,021 | 4,021 SqFt |
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