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.
Property Details
Price:
$5,000,000
MLS #:
73443227
Status:
Active
Beds:
5
Baths:
4.5
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Listed Date:
Oct 14, 2025
Finished Sq Ft:
6,419
Total Sq Ft:
6,419
Lot Size:
44,950 sqft / 1.03 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1900
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Schools
Elementary School:
Runkle
High School:
Brookline High School
Interior
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Bathrooms
4 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplaces Total
4
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring – Hardwood
Heating
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Laundry Features
In Basement
Exterior
Architectural Style
French Colonial
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Exterior Features
Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
Parking Features
Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive
Parking Spots
6
Roof
Slate, Rubber
Security Features
Security System
Financial
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$59,883
Map
Community
- Address540 Chestnut Hill Ave Brookline MA
- CityBrookline
- CountyNorfolk
- Zip Code02445
Subdivisions in Brookline
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Brookline as of Oct 18, 2025
66
Single Family Listed
142
Avg DOM
856
Avg $ / SqFt
$4,775,544
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 540 Chestnut Hill Ave Brookline MA is a Single Family for sale in Brookline, MA, 02445. It is listed for $5,000,000 and features 5 beds, 5 baths, and has approximately 6,419 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1900. The current price per square foot is $779. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Brookline is $856. The average listing price for Single Family in Brookline is $4,775,544. To schedule a showing of MLS#73443227 at 540 Chestnut Hill Ave in Brookline, MA, contact your Cornerstone Real Estate agent at 617-238-7400.
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540 Chestnut Hill Ave
Brookline, MA