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Home Massachusetts Brookline Homes for Sale

540 Chestnut Hill Ave Brookline, MA 02445

52 Days on Boston Pads
20 Photos
$5,000,000
5 Beds
5 Baths
6419 SQFT
1.03 Acre
HOA: N/A
540 Chestnut Hill Ave
Brookline, MA 02445

Property Description

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 Overview

Kitchen, Dining, and Appliances

  • Kitchen Dimensions: 26X7'11"
  • Kitchen Level: First Floor
  • Breakfast Bar / Nook, Cabinets - Upgraded, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 17'2"X11'5"
  • Dining Room Level: First Floor
  • Dining Room Features: Exterior Access, Flooring - Wood, French Doors, Lighting - Sconce

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 25'5"X15'2"
  • Master Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Full, Closet - Walk-in, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Dressing Room, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 29'10"X20
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Crown Molding, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 16'10"X12
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Wood

Other Rooms

  • Total Rooms: 12
  • Living Room Dimensions: 23'10"X15
  • Living Room Level: First Floor
  • Living Room Features: Chair Rail, Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Family Room Dimensions: 30'4"X21'2"
  • Family Room Level: First Floor
  • Family Room Features: Exterior Access, Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Recessed Lighting
  • Laundry Room Features: Concrete Floor, Full, Interior Access, Sump Pump, Unfinished Basement, Walk Out

Bathrooms

  • Full Baths: 4
  • Half Baths 1
  • Master Bath: 1
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First Floor
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Bathroom - With Tub, Cabinets - Upgraded, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
  • Bathroom 2 Level: First Floor
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Second Floor
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Full

Amenities

  • Highway Access
  • Park
  • Private School
  • Public School
  • Public Transportation
  • Shopping
  • T-Station
  • Walk/Jog Trails

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas
  • Heat Zones: 3
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Zones: 3
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer

Garage & Parking

  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 6

Interior Features

  • Square Feet: 6419
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Interior Features: French Doors, Security System
  • Accessability Features: Unknown

Construction

  • Year Built: 1900
  • Type: Attached
  • Style: French Colonial
  • Foundation Info: Poured Concrete
  • Roof Material: Rubber, Slate
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet, Wood
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Warranty: No

Exterior & Lot

  • Lot Description: Fenced/Enclosed
  • Exterior Features: Gutters, Patio, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
  • Road Type: Public

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73443227
  • Last Updated: 10/18/25
  • HOA: No
  • Reqd Own Association: Unknown

Date Event Price Price/Sq Ft Source
10/18/2025Active$5,000,000$779MLSPIN
10/14/2025New$5,000,000$779MLSPIN

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Map & Resources

John D Runkle School

Public Elementary School, Grades: PK-8

0.25mi

Heath School

Public Elementary School, Grades: K-8

0.3mi

Cityside American Tavern

Bar

0.42mi

Cafe Landwer

Cafe

0.36mi

Kung Fu Tea

Bubble Tea (Cafe)

0.39mi

Starbucks

Coffee Shop

0.4mi

Energize: Healthy Eating

Cafe

0.4mi

Chipotle

Mexican (Fast Food)

0.39mi

Dunkin'

Donut & Coffee Shop

0.39mi

Eagle's Deli & Restaurant

Restaurant

0.39mi

Brookline Fire Department

Fire Station

0.34mi

D.J. Warren Field

Municipal Park

0.07mi

Fisher Hill Reservoir Park

State Park

0.13mi

Chestnut Hill Historic District

Park

0.19mi

Fisher Hill Historic District

Park

0.25mi

Eliot Street Park

Municipal Park

0.26mi

Jean B. Waldstein Playground

Municipal Park

0.31mi

Cassidy Playground

Municipal Park

0.35mi

Strathmore Road Historic District

Park

0.37mi

Hammond Pond Dental Group

Dentistry, Hammond Pond Dental Group, General Dentistry, Preventive Dentistry, Tooth Extraction, Restorative Dentistry

0.41mi

Supercuts

Hairdresser

0.4mi

7-Eleven

Convenience

0.43mi

Ccc's Cleveland Circle Convenience

Convenience

0.46mi

Joseph Van Benten Furnituremakers

Furniture

0.35mi

CVS Pharmacy

Pharmacy

0.35mi

Chestnut Hill Ave opp Buckminster Rd

51

0.08mi

Chestnut Hill Ave @ Buckminster Rd

51

0.09mi

Chestnut Hill Ave opp Ackers Ave

51

0.1mi

Chestnut Hill Ave @ Ackers Ave

51

0.11mi

Reservoir

51
86
Green D

0.3mi

Chestnut Hill Ave @ Eliot St

51

0.34mi

Boylston St @ Timon Ave

60

0.35mi

Chestnut Hill Ave @ Channing Rd

51

0.35mi

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Seller's Representative: The Duffy Group, Compass
MLS ID#: 73443227

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