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Newton,MA 02466
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,677 sqft
Price per Sqft $812
MLS Listing ID 73428085
Style Other (See Remarks)
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1870
Annual Tax Amount $16,912
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 0.320 Acres
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
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.
Location
State MA
County Middlesex
Zoning SR3
Rooms
Family Room Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan
Dining Room Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan
Kitchen Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Window(s) - Picture,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Countertops - Upgraded,Kitchen Island,Open Floorplan
Interior
Heating Forced Air,Heat Pump,Electric,Ductless
Cooling Central Air,Heat Pump,Ductless
Flooring Hardwood,Stone / Slate,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Living Room
Laundry Second Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Porch,Deck,Patio,Professional Landscaping
Garage Spaces 2.0
Community Features Public Transportation,Shopping,Park,Walk/Jog Trails,Conservation Area,Highway Access,Public School
Roof Type Shingle
Building
Lot Description Level
Foundation Stone,Brick/Mortar
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Schools
Elementary Schools Burr
Middle Schools Day
High Schools Newton North