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 five 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 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.
— MLSPIN #: 73443227Map of 540 Chestnut Hill Ave, Brookline, MA 02445
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| List Price: | $5,000,000 |
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| Status: | Active |
| MLS ID: | 73443227 |
| Town: | Brookline |
| County: | Norfolk |
| Zip: | 02445 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Sub Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Bedrooms: | 5 |
| Full Baths: | 4 |
| Half Baths: | 1 |
| Living Area: | 6,419 sqft |
| Acres: | 1.03 |
| Taxes: | 59,883 |
| Appliances: | Gas Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer |
| Cooling: | Central Air |
| Flooring: | Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood |
| Heating: | Forced Air, Natural Gas |
| Parking Features: | Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive |
| Status: | Active |
| Water Source: | Public |
| Year Built: | 1900 |
| Roof: | Slate, Rubber |
| Directions: | Chestnut Hill Ave between Buckminster and Hyslop |
| Laundry Features: | In Basement |
| Foundation Details: | Concrete Perimeter |
| Fireplace Features: | Family Room, Living Room, Bedroom |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2025-10-14 |
| Cooling?: | Yes |
| Fireplace?: | Yes |
| Garage?: | Yes |
| Heating?: | Yes |
| Lot Size Area: | 1.03 |
| Lot Size Square Feet: | 44,950 |
| Fireplaces Total: | 4 |
| Rooms Total: | 12 |
| Architectural Style: | French Colonial |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 5 |
| Attached Garage?: | Yes |
| Basement: | true |
| Basement: | Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished |
| Building Area Source: | Measured |
| Building Area Total: | 6,419 |
| Community Features: | Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station |
| Door Features: | French Doors |
| Exterior Features: | Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System |
| Fencing: | Fenced/Enclosed |
| Interior Features: | Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding, Bathroom - Full, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Half, Entrance Foyer, Bathroom, Entry Hall, Office |
| Living Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Units: | Acres |
| Open Parking?: | Yes |
| Parcel Number: | 38925 |
| Patio And Porch Features: | Patio |
| Property Attached?: | Yes |
| Road Frontage Type: | Public |
| Sewer: | Public Sewer |
| Zoning: | S25 |
| Covered Spaces: | 2 |
| Elementary School: | Runkle |
| Garage Spaces: | 2 |
| High School: | Brookline High School |
| Year Built Source: | Public Records |
| Disclosures: | House has a new 2025 water remediation systyem with french drain and sump pump |
| Farm Land Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Listing Agreement: | Exclusive Right To Sell |
| Color: | white |
| Mh:Cooling Zones, Cc:Cooling Zones, Mf:Cooling Zones, Sf:Cooling Zones: | 3 |
| Disclosure: | Yes |
| Dpr Flag: | No |
| Heat Zones: | 3 |
| Lead Paint: | Unknown |
| Listing Alert: | No |
| List Price Per Sqft: | $778.94 |
| Page: | 148 |
| Price Per Sqft: | $778.94 |
| Square Feet Incl Base: | No |
| Uffi: | Unknown |
| Year Round: | Yes |
| Original List Price: | $5,000,000 |
| Parking Total: | 6 |
| Room Bathroom1 Features: | Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Bathroom - With Tub, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Cabinets - Upgraded |
| Room Bathroom1 Level: | First |
| Room Bathroom2 Features: | Bathroom - Full |
| Room Bathroom2 Level: | First |
| Room Bathroom3 Features: | Bathroom - Full |
| Room Bathroom3 Level: | Second |
| Room Bedroom2 Area: | 596 |
| Room Bedroom2 Features: | Bathroom - Full, Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding |
| Room Bedroom2 Length: | 29.8 |
| Room Bedroom2 Level: | First |
| Room Bedroom2 Width: | 20 |
| Room Bedroom3 Area: | 201.6 |
| Room Bedroom3 Features: | Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Wood |
| Room Bedroom3 Length: | 16.8 |
| Room Bedroom3 Level: | Second |
| Room Bedroom3 Width: | 12 |
| Room Bedroom4 Area: | 175.56 |
| Room Bedroom4 Features: | Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Attic Access |
| Room Bedroom4 Length: | 13.3 |
| Room Bedroom4 Level: | Second |
| Room Bedroom4 Width: | 13.2 |
| Room Bedroom5 Area: | 147.459999999 |
| Room Bedroom5 Features: | Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood |
| Room Bedroom5 Length: | 14.6 |
| Room Bedroom5 Level: | Second |
| Room Bedroom5 Width: | 10.1 |
| Room Dining Room Area: | $196.08 |
| Room Dining Room Features: | Flooring - Wood, French Doors, Exterior Access, Lighting - Sconce |
| Room Dining Room Length: | 17.2 |
| Room Dining Room Level: | First |
| Room Dining Room Width: | 11.4 |
| Room Family Room Area: | 642.36 |
| Room Family Room Features: | Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting |
| Room Family Room Length: | 30.3 |
| Room Family Room Level: | First |
| Room Family Room Width: | 21.2 |
| Room Kitchen Area: | 205.4 |
| Room Kitchen Features: | Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Cabinets - Upgraded, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances |
| Room Kitchen Length: | 26 |
| Room Kitchen Level: | First |
| Room Kitchen Width: | 7.9 |
| Room Living Room Area: | 357 |
| Room Living Room Features: | Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Chair Rail |
| Room Living Room Length: | 23.8 |
| Room Living Room Level: | First |
| Room Living Room Width: | 15 |
| Room Master Bathroom Features: | Yes |
| Room Master Bedroom Area: | 386.08 |
| Room Master Bedroom Features: | Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Walk-In Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Dressing Room |
| Room Master Bedroom Length: | 25.4 |
| Room Master Bedroom Level: | First |
| Room Master Bedroom Width: | 15.2 |
| Room Office Area: | 149.16 |
| Room Office Features: | Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding |
| Room Office Length: | 13.2 |
| Room Office Level: | First |
| Room Office Width: | 11.3 |
| Security Features: | Security System |
| Tax Assessed Value: | $6,067,200 |
| Tax Year: | 2025 |
| Year Built Details: | Approximate |
| Waterview Flag: | No |
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MLS Property Information Network, Inc. data last updated on November 22, 2025 08:23 PM
Property Last Updated: October 18, 2025 03:10 AM
Listing Courtesy of: Compass
Listing Agent: The Duffy Group
