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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.

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Basic Information

  • Bedrooms5
  • Mls StatusActive
  • Bathroom5
  • Parcel Number 38925

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $6,067,200
  • Tax Year 2025
  • Taxes$59,883

School Information

  • High School Brookline High School
  • Elementary SchoolRunkle

Parking

  • Parking Spaces8
  • Covered Spaces 2
  • Garage YN Yes
  • Open Parking YN Yes
  • Parking Features Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive

Rooms

  • Bathroom 1 First
  • Bathroom 2 First
  • Bathroom 3 Second
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 4.5
  • Bedroom 2 First,29.8 x 20
  • Bedroom 3 Second,16.8 x 12
  • Bedroom 4 Second,13.3 x 13.2
  • Bedroom 5 Second,14.6 x 10.1
  • Dining Room First,17.2 x 11.4
  • Family Room First,30.3 x 21.2
  • Full Bath4
  • Half Baths1
  • Kitchen First,26 x 7.9
  • Living Room First,23.8 x 15
  • Master Bedroom First,25.4
  • Office First,13.2 x 11.3

Basic Information

  • List Price$4,250,000
  • MLS Number73504708
  • Modification Date05/10/2026
  • Property SubTypeSingle Family Residence

Location

  • Address540 Chestnut Hill Avenue
  • Building Number540
  • CountyNorfolk
  • StateMA
  • StreetChestnut Hill Avenue
  • TownBrookline
  • Zip02445

Building

  • Attached Garage YN Yes
  • Basement
    • Concrete
    • Full
    • Interior Entry
    • Sump Pump
    • Unfinished
    • Walk-Out Access
  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • Door Features French Doors
  • FireplaceYes
  • Fireplace Features Family Room, Living Room, Bedroom
  • Fireplaces Total 4
  • FoundationConcrete Perimeter
  • Garage Spaces2
  • Patio And Porch Features Patio
  • Property StyleFrench Colonial
  • Rooms12
  • Year Built1900
  • Year Built Details Approximate
  • Year Built Source Public Records

Property

  • Acreage1.03

Interior

  • Flooring Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features
    • Bathroom
    • Bathroom - Full
    • Bathroom - Half
    • Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
    • Crown Molding
    • Entrance Foyer
    • Entry Hall
    • Lighting - Overhead
    • Office
    • Recessed Lighting

Exterior

  • Exterior Features Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
  • Fencing Fenced/Enclosed
  • RoofSlate, Rubber

Utilities

  • Cooling Central Air
  • Cooling YN Yes
  • Heat SystemYes
  • Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Property Information

  • Square Feet6,419
  • Building Area Source Measured
  • Living Area 6,419
  • Lot Size Square Feet 44,950
  • Lot Size Units Acres
  • Property Attached YN Yes

Amenities

  • Amenities
    • Highway Access
    • Park
    • Private School
    • Public School
    • Public Transportation
    • Shopping
    • T-Station
    • Walk/Jog Trails
  • Appliances IncludedGas Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Security Features Security System

Other

  • Date Listed04/21/2026
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet
  • View Count8

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Listed by The Duffy Group of Compass

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