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$8,999,000

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283 Melrose Street

Newton, MA 02466

1.01 acLot
2020Built
30Days on Market

Listed by Ward Shifman at Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

Listing courtesy of Ward Shifman, Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

About This Property

Set in the heart of Auburndale Village, this site offers approximately 43,783 ' sq ft of VC2-zoned land steps to village shops and a short distance to the Commuter Rail. The newly created VC2 district is designed to encourage housing and mixed-use density in Newton's village centers - making this one of the rare, well-located sites positioned to capitalize on that vision. The property presents multiple paths for value creation, including the potential to sub-divide the lot and pursue multiple buildings up to 4 stories with tight setbacks. This is a unique opportunity, don't miss out! **Rare By-Right Opportunity** This is a Broker marketed sale by Trustee and authorized by bankruptcy court. Sale by order and Trustee deed but otherwise as is, where is. Will sell with clear title, marketable insurance and free of liens and encumbrances.

Property Details

Key Facts

Property Type

Multi Family

Year Built

2020

Lot Size

1.01 ac

Construction

Basement

Full Basement

Financial

MLS #

73506946

Days on Market

30

Price History

Listed

Apr 24, 2026

$8,999,000

No price changes recorded.

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Schools Nearby

Newton Public Schools

22 schools · 11:1 student-teacher ratio

A+8/10

Elementary Schools

Ward Elementary School (K-5)7/10
Underwood Elementary School (K-5)7/10
Angier Elementary School (K-5)6/10

Middle Schools

Bigelow Middle School (6-8)7/10
Oak Hill Middle School (6-8)7/10

High Schools

Newton South High School (9-12)9/10
Newton North High School (9-12)10/10
da Vinci STEAM Program (Grades 10-12 at Newton North)WISE Independent Study Program (Senior year projects/internships)30+ AP courses across both high schoolsSchoolwide Enrichment Model in elementary schools

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Listing Courtesy Of

Ward Shifman · Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
(617) 969-2447

MLS #73506946

Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. (MLS PIN). Data last updated May 24, 2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. © 2026 Steinmetz Real Estate Professionals at William Raveis Real Estate. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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