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$4,250,000
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540 Chestnut Hill Ave

Brookline, MA 02445
bedrooms
5 Beds
bathrooms
4 Baths, 1 Half Bath
square feet
6,419 Ft²
$25,859
Est. Monthly

About This Property

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.
Unit Size
6,419 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
1.03 acres
Price per sqft
$662
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$4,990
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1900

Listed By

The Home Group
Coldwell Banker Realty - Lynnfield

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Last updated: 2 months ago (MLSPIN #73504708)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Sep 2, 2026 In contract -
In contract
Apr 21, 2026 Listed by Compass $4,250,000
Listed by Compass
Dec 22, 2025 Withdrawn -
Withdrawn
Oct 14, 2025 Listed by Compass $5,000,000
Listed by Compass
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.
Mar 12, 2013 Sold
Sold
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Property Highlights

Garage
Air Conditioning
Fireplace
Parking Details
Has Garage
Attached Garage
Has Open Parking
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved
Garage Spaces: 2
Open Parking Spaces: 6
Interior Details
Half Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 4
Interior Features: Crown Molding, Recessed Lighting, Entrance Foyer, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Lighting - Overhead, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Half, Bathroom, Entry Hall, Office
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Flooring Type: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Door Features: French Doors
Laundry Features: In Basement
Rooms: 12
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Bedroom
Fireplaces: 4
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished
Exterior Details
Has Property Attached
Square Footage: 6419
Security Features: Security System
Architectural Style: Colonial
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built: 1900
Building Area Total: 6419
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Patio and Porch Features: Patio
Lot Size Area: 1.03
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1.03
Lot Size Square Feet: 44950
Water Source: Public
Financial Details
Tax Assessed Value: $6,067,200
Tax Annual Amount: $59,883
Utilities Details
Cooling Type: Central Air
Heating Type: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Sewer : Public Sewer

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1900
  • Effective Year Built: 1989
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 13
  • Bedroom Count: 5
  • Bathroom Count: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Partial Bathrooms: 5
  • Building Condition: 3
  • Building Quality: 0
  • Construction Type: 6
  • Building Style: 16
  • Exterior Walls Type: 2
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 8
  • Roof Cover Type: 6
  • Floor Count: 200
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 6
  • Basement Area: 1,668
  • Garage Type: 1
  • Parking Space Count: 1
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 44,950
  • Total Building Area: 6,864
  • Gross Building Area: 9,732
  • Building Area: 6,864
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 13
  • Heating: 4
  • Heated Square Feet: 6,864
  • Heating Fuel Type: 3

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: DOVER ROADS ESTATES
  • Land Acres: 0000001032
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 101

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Brookline School District
  • School Tax School District: BROOKLINE SD
  • Census Tract: 401100

Zoning

  • Zoning: S25

Geography

  • Account Number: 10104016
  • Parcel: BROO B:257 L:0008 S:0009
  • Block: 257
  • Lot: 8
  • Municipality: BROOKLINE
  • Latitude: 42.3316
  • Longitude: -71.1456

    Address

  • Full Address: 540 Chestnut Hill Ave
  • Address - House Number: 540
  • Address - Street Name: Chestnut Hill
  • Address - Suffix Type: Ave
  • State: MA
  • City Name: Brookline
  • Carrier Code: C008
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 4155
  • Zip Code: 02445

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Amount: $5,707,700

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.2251
  • Valuation Date: Mar 13, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 68
  • Final Value: 4,649,754
  • High Value: 5,696,491
  • Low Value: 3,603,017

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2024
  • Assessed Total Value: $5,842,100
  • Assessed Land Value: $3,218,800
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $2,623,300

    Sales

  • Current Sale Recording Date: Mar 12, 2013
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: O
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 00000003
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Nov 08, 1999
  • Previous Sale Amount: $1,260,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: 27

    Financing

  • First Mortgage Financing Type: UNK
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 540 Chestnut Hill Avenue built and last sold?
The property at 540 Chestnut Hill Avenue was built in 1900 and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $2,775,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 540 Chestnut Hill Avenue is $4,280,383.
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