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Status: Sold

540 Chestnut Hill Ave Brookline

MA 02445

$3,875,000

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms4 full · 1 half
Living area6,419 sq ft
Parking8

Local context for 540 Chestnut Hill Ave Brookline

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Neighborhood
Fisher Hill
Elementary school
John D. Runkle
Zoning code
S-25
Zoning description
SINGLE-FAMILY
Zoning category
Single Family
Zoning minimum lot
25,000 sq ft
Voting precinct
14
Voting location
Heath School Gymnasium, 100 Eliot Street

About 540 Chestnut Hill Ave Brookline

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 for 540 Chestnut Hill Ave Brookline

Total rooms
12
Bedrooms
5
Full bathrooms
4
Half bathrooms
1
Living area
6,419 sq ft
Lot size (acres)
1.03 acres
Lot size (square feet)
44,950 sq ft
Total parking spaces
8
Garage spaces
2
Parking features
Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive
Listing ID
73504708
Postal code
02445
Year built
1900
Basement
Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished

Features at 540 Chestnut Hill Ave Brookline

Heating
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Fireplaces
4
Association
No
Elevator
No
Cooling
Central Air
Private pool
No
Waterfront
No

Utilities & financials for 540 Chestnut Hill Ave Brookline

Water source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Annual tax
$59,883
Assessed value
$6,067,200
Tax year
2025

Disclosures for 540 Chestnut Hill Ave Brookline

Disclosures
House has a new 2025 water remediation system in basement with french drain and sump pump
Property attached
Yes
Sq. ft. includes basement
No

Listing history & source for 540 Chestnut Hill Ave Brookline

List date
April 21, 2026
Off market date
September 2, 2026
Under agreement date
September 2, 2026
Sold date
October 23, 2026
Original list price
$4,250,000
Sold price
$3,875,000
Sold price per square foot
$603.68 / sq ft
Listing office
Compass
Listing agent
The Duffy Group
Buyer's office
Compass
Buyer's agent
Hanneman + Gonzales
Last updated
October 26, 2026
Data source
MLS PIN
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