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540 Chestnut Hill Ave, Brookline, MA

Brookline · MA 02445

$3,875,000
Price
5
Beds
4.5
Baths
6419
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1900
Lot size: 1.03 Acres Lot
Price per square foot: $662 / Sq.Ft
Parking: 2 Garage Spaces
Heating & cooling: Heat, AC

About this home

Beautifully restored 1900s French-style residence on an acre of land in Brookline’s coveted Fisher Hill. Over 6,000 sq ft of living space featuring 5 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. Inviting foyer with fireplace & custom bookshelves, an impressive great room with 15’ ceilings & fireplace, an elegant living room with period details including a fireplace, and a dining room with French doors to a stone terrace. House features a chef’s kitchen with high-end appliances and two spacious first-floor primary suites offering serene terrace views. The second floor has two bedrooms and a full bathroom. There is also a fifth bedroom with a private entrance, perfect for au pair or in-law. Four fireplaces, stone terraces, sweeping lawns, and lush landscaping complete this exceptional property, close to Brookline Reservoir, Chestnut Hill shops, Green Line public transportation, major highways & Boston.

Neighborhood & Transit

540 Chestnut Hill Ave, Brookline · MA 02445

Nearby transit

Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.

  • Reservoir Green 0.28 mi
  • Cleveland Circle Green 0.37 mi
  • Beaconsfield Green 0.38 mi
  • Englewood Avenue Green 0.39 mi
  • Dean Road Green 0.47 mi

Price Insight

Days on Market:
196 days
Listing Price:
$4,250,000
Price per Sq.Ft:
$662
Tax Assessment:
$6,067,200 in 2025
Taxes:
$4,990 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
4
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
6,419 Sq.Ft
Kitchen
Main Floor, Breakfast Bar, Upgraded Cabinets, Stainless Steel Appliances, Stone Countertops, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Dishwasher, Cooktop, Wall Oven, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Primary Bedroom
Main Floor, Double Vanity, Dressing Room, Full Bathroom, Custom Built Closet/Cabinets, Walk-in Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, En-suite bathroom
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
12
Above grade area
6419
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet, Hardwood
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Forced Air, Unit Control
Heating Zone
3
Cooling
Central Air
Cooling Zones
3
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Electric Features
Unknown

Exterior Features

Lot Size
44,950 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Paved Drive, Fenced/Enclosed
Exterior Features
Patio, Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System

Parking

Garage Parking
2 Parking Spaces, Attached, Garage Door Opener
Off Street Parking
None

Construction Details

Construction Type
Unknown
Siding
Clapboard, Brick
Roof
Slate, Rubber

Green Features

Electric Vehicle Charger
Unknown
Solar Panels
Unknown
Green Certified
Unknown
Insulation Features
Unknown
Energy Features
Unknown

Room details

Living room level
First Floor
Living room dimensions
23.8X15
Living room features
Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Chair Rail
Dining room level
First Floor
Dining room dimensions
17.2X11.4
Dining room features
Flooring - Wood, French Doors, Exterior Access, Lighting - Sconce
Family room level
First Floor
Family room dimensions
30.3X21.2
Family room features
Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting
Kitchen dimensions
26X7.9
Primary bedroom dimensions
25.4X15.2
Bedroom 2 level
First Floor
Bedroom 2 dimensions
29.8X20
Bedroom 2 features
Bathroom - Full, Fireplace, Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
Bedroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 3 dimensions
16.8X12
Bedroom 3 features
Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Wood
Bedroom 4 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 4 dimensions
13.3X13.2
Bedroom 4 features
Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Attic Access
Bedroom 5 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 5 dimensions
14.6X10.10
Bedroom 5 features
Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood
Bathroom 1 level
First Floor
Bathroom 1 features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Bathroom - With Tub, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Cabinets - Upgraded
Bathroom 2 level
First Floor
Bathroom 2 features
Bathroom - Full
Bathroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 3 features
Bathroom - Full

Listing information

Listing agent
The Duffy Group
Listing office
Compass
MLS PIN #
73504708
Disclosure
House has a new 2025 water remediation system in basement with french drain and sump pump