540 Chestnut Hill Ave, Brookline, MA 02445

Brookline
Local realty services provided by:Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Shanahan Group
540 Chestnut Hill Ave,Brookline, MA 02445
$4,250,000
  • 5 Beds
  • 5 Baths
  • 6,419 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: the duffy group
Office: compass
MLS#:73504708
Source:MLSPIN

Price summary

  • Price:$4,250,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$662.1

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.

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Home facts

  • Year built:1900
  • Listing ID #:73504708
  • Updated:June 09, 2026 at 10:49 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:5
  • Total bathrooms:5
  • Full bathrooms:4
  • Half bathrooms:1
  • Rooms Total:12
  • Flooring:Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood, Hardwood, Tile, Wood
  • Dining Description:Exterior Access, French Doors, Lighting - Sconce, Wood
  • Bathrooms Description:Bathroom, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Half
  • Kitchen Description:Breakfast Bar / Nook, Cabinets - Upgraded, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven, Range, Recessed Lighting, Refrigerator, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Basement Description:Concrete, Full, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
  • Living area:6,419 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:3 Cooling Zones, Central Air
  • Heating:Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Central air:Yes

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Rubber, Slate
  • Year built:1900
  • Building area:6,419 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:1.03 Acres
  • Architectural Style:French Colonial
  • Exterior Features:Patio, Professional Landscaping, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System
  • Foundation Description:Concrete Perimeter

Schools

  • High school:Brookline High School
  • Elementary school:Runkle

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$4,250,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$662.1
  • Tax amount:$59,883 (2025)

Features and amenities

  • Appliances:Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Laundry features:Dryer, In Basement, Washer
  • Amenities:Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Crown Molding, Entrance Foyer, Entry Hall, Gas Water Heater, Lighting - Overhead, Recessed Lighting

Parking

  • Total parking spaces:8
  • Parking description:Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:2
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