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.
Property Details
Price:
$4,250,000
MLS #:
73504708
Status:
Active
Beds:
5
Baths:
4.5
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Listed Date:
Apr 21, 2026
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
Above Grade Finished Area
6419
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
Interior Features
Closet/Cabinets – Custom Built, Lighting – Overhead, Crown Molding, Bathroom – Full, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom – Half, Entrance Foyer, Bathroom, Entry Hall, Office
Laundry Features
In Basement
Exterior
Architectural Style
French Colonial
Attached Garage YN
1
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Covered Spaces
2
Exterior Features
Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
Fencing
Fenced/Enclosed
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
6
Open Parking YN
1
Parking Features
Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive
Parking Spots
8
Parking Total
8
Patio And Porch Features
Patio
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 Apr 21, 2026
84
Single Family Listed
88
Avg DOM
870
Avg $ / SqFt
$4,229,890
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 $4,250,000 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 $662. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Brookline is $870. The average listing price for Single Family in Brookline is $4,229,890. To schedule a showing of MLS#73504708 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