40 Dunster Rd, Brookline, MA 02467
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OFF MARKET

$5,565,800

Trulia Estimate
  • 6 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 5,869 sqft (on 1.02 acres)

40 Dunster Rd, Brookline, MA 02467

Chestnut Hill
Est. Refi. Payment $33,021/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Apr 21, 2018 for $2,750,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$5.57M
Since last month
Increased$108K (+2%)
Since last year
Increased$250K (+4.7%)
Since last sale
Increased$3M (+101.8%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +87% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$5.55M
July 2026$5.44M
June 2026$5.75M
May 2026$5.64M
April 2026$5.56M
March 2026$5.46M
February 2026$5.14M
January 2026$5.24M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
27 Suffolk Rd, Newton, MA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$4,400,000
09/10/25
6
4.5
5,520
46 Malia Ter, Newton, MA
0.40
Single-Family Home
$3,036,350
10/06/25
5
4.5
3,909
35 Jefferson Rd, Brookline, MA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$2,245,000
09/08/25
5
3.5
3,634
23 Crafts Rd, Brookline, MA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$5,100,000
10/03/25
7
8
7,140
42 Lawrence Rd, Newton, MA
0.52
Single-Family Home
$4,200,000
05/05/26
6
4.5
4,874
59 Randolph Rd, Brookline, MA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$2,950,000
06/26/26
4
3.5
3,230
76 Norfolk Rd, Brookline, MA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$2,325,000
12/04/25
3
3
2,486
124 Chestnut Hill Rd, Newton, MA
0.44
Single-Family Home
$5,750,000
08/04/26
5
7.5
7,359
17 Glenland Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA
0.54
Single-Family Home
$3,170,000
06/01/26
5
4.5
5,798
120 Cabot St, Brookline, MA
0.55
Single-Family Home
$5,700,000
11/25/25
6
7.5
8,849

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
1148 Boylston St, Brookline, MA 02467
0.12
$1,998,000
-
-
-
For Sale
476 Heath St, Brookline, MA 02467
0.15
$4,089,800
7
5.5
6,130
Off Market
460 Heath St, Brookline, MA 02467
0.17
$2,999,000
5
3.5
6,196
For Sale
630 Hammond St #102, Brookline, MA 02467
0.18
$1,344,300
2
2
1,545
Off Market
630 Hammond St #205, Brookline, MA 02467
0.18
$1,036,500
2
2
1,088
Off Market
76 Norfolk Rd, Brookline, MA 02467
0.18
$2,325,000
3
3
2,486
Recently Sold
629 Hammond St #Penthouse W-6, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
0.18
$1,344,000
2
2
1,737
Off Market
629 Hammond St #Penthouse E-9, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
0.18
$1,051,000
2
2
1,330
Off Market
629 Hammond St #Penthouse E-15, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
0.18
$879,800
2
2
1,045
Off Market
629 Hammond St #Penthouse E-5, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
0.18
$1,282,700
2
2
1,862
Off Market
640 Hammond St #202, Brookline, MA 02467
0.20
$2,472,100
3
3.5
3,131
Off Market
640 Hammond St #301, Brookline, MA 02467
0.20
$1,825,000
2
2.5
2,111
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1904
Lot Size
1.02 acres
Living Area
5,869 sqft
Price/Sqft
$948

About this House

Set far back from the street and approached by a long driveway, this gracious, Colonial-style home, built in 1904, has only been owned by three families. A 29' x 18' living with fireplace and nine foot ceiling, offers excellent entertaining space. A charming library/family room with fireplace, and paneled shelving is off a 20'x17' dining room with a door opening to the terrace. The second floor has five bedrooms, two bathrooms. There's an additional bedroom, an office/bedroom, and a bathroom on the third floor. Longwood Cricket Club is across the street and the Chestnut Hill T Stop is close by. Shops, cinema, restaurants are minutes away at the Chestnut Hill Mall and The Street. Heath school, Brimmer and May, Chestnut Hill School, Beaver Country Day School are also near by.
40 Dunster Rd, Brookline, MA 02467 is a 6 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 5,869 sqft single-family home in Chestnut Hill, built in 1904. It last sold for $2,750,000 on Apr 21, 2018. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $5,565,800, with a rent estimate of $7,825/month.

Home Details for 40 Dunster Rd

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 13
Heating & Cooling
Heating: GasAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Shake ShingleExterior: Wood

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1904Year Updated: 2000
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Old Style

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1.02 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Apr 21, 2018
Source: N/A
Sold
$2,750,000
Mar 19, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$3,100,000
Feb 9, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$3,100,000

Market trends in Brookline

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.22M
$182KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.7%
0.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$816
$19MoM
Available listings
216
37MoM

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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Chestnut Hill

At least 41 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 86 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 81 % Say car is needed

  • 73 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 71 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 71 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 70 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 66 % Say parking is easy

  • 66 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 63 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 63 % Say kids play outside

  • 62 % Say it's quiet

  • 57 % Say there's wildlife

  • 55 % Say there are community events

  • 53 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 44 % Say neighbors are friendly

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  • Dma333
    "Diverse, safe, close to everything, friendly neighbors, great schools, playgrounds in walking distance"
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  • Steve L.
    "Hancock Village in Chestnut Hill is a good place to live overall. Sometimes the management office puts together special functions like handing out cider doughnuts in the fall, or flowers to plant - both gratis. (And more as well but too much to detail)."
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  • Dma333
    "Block party in September Close to a great school Playgrounds nearby Diverse community Easy access to many communities "
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  • Szonja.ruppert
    "Lots of greens, parks, even bags for dogpoop is put to parks. Not many pet shops in walking distance"
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  • Jawaher A.
    "Good schools, no stealing, good neighbors, good place to kids to play, not far away from BU university, there is driving school, all government facilities around us, Uber so expensive but it is available all time, there is ice cream shop and Starbucks around us also a lot of restaurants and malls "
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  • Jawaher A.
    "I love this area coz its safe and beautiful and the neighbors are nice and kind and there is a lot of great people "
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  • Fish r.
    "Lovely neighborhood that's close to anything and everything -- shopping, restaurants, movies, doctors, gyms, public transportation, Soule recreation center & golf course, etc. Very safe, with lots of places to go for peaceful walks. I have lived here for nearly two decades and love it."
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  • Jacquizieff
    "It an a upscale and snobby neighborhood where people don’t talk to each other. We never see kids and kids make no friends in the neighborhood. Clean safe closet To Boston. Nothing around. No walking distance to anything. Supermarket and gas is over priced. "
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  • Robert B.
    "Wooded neighborhood surrounded by open space on 3 sides - farm stand and parks nearby. Safe, easy commute, great schools."
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Frequently asked questions about 40 Dunster Rd

  • What is 40 Dunster Rd estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 40 Dunster Rd in Brookline, MA is $5,565,800.
  • What is the price history for 40 Dunster Rd?
    40 Dunster Rd in Brookline, MA last sold for $2,750,000 in April 2018.
  • Is Brookline a buyer's or seller's market?
    Brookline is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Brookline?
    The median sale price in Brookline is $1.22M. That is down $182K from the prior month.
  • How big is the lot at 40 Dunster Rd?
    The lot at 40 Dunster Rd in Brookline, MA is about 1 acre.

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