

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 for 540 Chestnut Hill Ave
Total Rooms: 12
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4Full 1Half
Living Area: 6,419 sqft
Lot Size (Acres/SF): 1.03/ 44950
Lot Features:
Levels:
Total Parking Spaces: 8
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive
Listing ID: 73443227
Postal Code: 02445
Neighborhood: Fisher Hill
Elementary School District: John D. Runkle
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High School: Brookline High School
Year Built: 1900
Architectural Style:
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished
Features for 540 Chestnut Hill Ave
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating Zones:
Fireplaces: 4
Accessibility Features:
Association: False
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Elevator: False
Cooling: Central Air
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Private Pool: False
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Waterfront: False
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Complex Complete: False
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Utilities & Financials for 540 Chestnut Hill Ave
Electric:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
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Annual Tax: $59,883
Assessed Value: $6,067,200
Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures for 540 Chestnut Hill Ave
Disclosures: House has a new 2025 water remediation systyem with french drain and sump pump
Exclusions:
Property Attached: True
Historic District:
Zoning Code: S-25
Zoning Description: SINGLE-FAMILY
Zoning Category: single_family
Zoning FAR:
Zoning Min Lot: 25000
Lead Paint: Unknown
SqFt Includes Basement: False
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Voting Precinct: 14 Located at Heath School Gymnasium, 100 Eliot Street
Listing Lifecycle for 540 Chestnut Hill Ave
List Date: October 14, 2025
Off Market Date: December 31, 2025
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Sold Date:
List Office: Compass
Listing Agent: The Duffy Group
Original List Price: $5,000,000
Sold Price: ()
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Last Updated on: February 7, 2026 at 1:50 PM from: mls-pin
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