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283 Melrose Street Newton — Photo 1 of 18

283 Melrose Street Newton — Photo 1 of 18

Recent Drop: $749,000

$8,999,000
$8,250,000

$8,250,000

Investment Analysis — 283 Melrose Street

Newton, MA 02466 — Auburndale

Based on HUD Small Area Fair Market Rent for Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area, an estimated 5-unit multi-family in 02466 carries an estimated $13,650/mo in gross rent — about a 0.31% cap rate and $25,488/yr in estimated NOI at the $8,250,000 list price. Adjust every assumption in the calculator below.

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Baths

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SqFt

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Style

5+ Family - 5+ Units Up/Down

Built

2020

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.

Estimates — not financial advice

These figures are illustrative estimates for informational purposes only — not an appraisal, valuation, or guarantee of rent, income, or returns, and not financial, tax, or investment advice. Rent is either the figure reported on the MLS listing — in-place rent that may differ from market and is not verified against the actual leases — or, where the listing reports none, an estimate from HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, a government benchmark that may differ from actual market rent. Each figure is labelled with its source. Cap rate, NOI, and returns depend on the assumptions shown, which you can change. MLS and other third-party data may be inaccurate or out of date. Verify all figures independently and consult your own financial, tax, and legal advisors before making any investment decision.

Property Details

Financials

Original Price$8,999,000
Annual Taxes--

Parking

Garage0
Off-Street0

Interior Specifications

Total Rooms--
FireplacesNone
Flooring--
BasementNone

Climate & Utilities

Heating--
Cooling--
WaterPublic
SewerPublic Sewer

Building & Exterior

Construction--
Roof--
FoundationConcrete Perimeter
ZoningVC2 or MR1

Property & Lot

Acres1.01
SqFt Lot43,783
Lot FeaturesCorner Lot, Level

Neighborhood

Public Transportation • Shopping • Pool • Tennis Court(s) • Park • Walk/Jog Trails

Geography

Property History

Price Drop
$8,250,000

Was $8,999,000

Aug 2, 2026

MLS® 73506946

Listed
$8,999,000

Apr 24, 2026

MLS® 73506946

Listed
$8,250,000

Apr 24, 2026

MLS® 73506947

Listed
$8,250,000

Apr 24, 2026

MLS® 73506948

Terminated
$16,500,000

Apr 24, 2026

MLS® 73487469

Terminated
$14,995,000

Apr 24, 2026

MLS® 73487468

Terminated
$14,995,000

Apr 24, 2026

MLS® 73487467

Terminated
$14,995,000

Apr 24, 2026

MLS® 73451393

Listed
$16,500,000

Mar 17, 2026

MLS® 73487469

Listed
$14,995,000

Mar 17, 2026

MLS® 73487468

Listed
$14,995,000

Mar 17, 2026

MLS® 73487467

Terminated
$16,500,000

Mar 16, 2026

MLS® 73455948

Terminated
$16,500,000

Mar 16, 2026

MLS® 73451395

Listed
$16,500,000

Nov 18, 2025

MLS® 73455948

Listed
$16,500,000

Nov 5, 2025

MLS® 73451395

Listed
$14,995,000

Nov 5, 2025

MLS® 73451393

Listing Provided By

Listing Agent: Ward Shifman

Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

MLS® Number: 73506946