$4,250,000
5 Beds
4.5 Baths
6,419 sqft (on 1.03 acres)
540 Chestnut Hill Ave, Brookline, MA 02445
Est. Mortgage $25,944/mo*
Get Pre-QualifiedHome Highlights
Single-Family Home
Built in 1900
1.03 acre lot
$662/sqft
2 Car Garage
Local Information
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- Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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About this House
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.
Last check for updates: 1 day ago
Listing courtesy of The Duffy Group, (617) 953-4646
Compass, (617) 752-6845
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73504708
Also Listed on MLS PIN.
Home Details for 540 Chestnut Hill Ave
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Interior Details Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Sump Pump,Concrete,UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 12Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Master Bathroom, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Office |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms (full): 4Number of Bathrooms (half): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 6419 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, DryerDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: In BasementRefrigeratorWasher |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air |
Fireplace & Spa Number of Fireplaces: 4Fireplace: Family Room, Living Room, BedroomHas a FireplaceNo Spa |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Door: French DoorsFlooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring Hardwood |
Security Security: Security System |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: Slate RubberPatio / Porch: PatioFencing: Fenced/EnclosedExterior: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler SystemFoundation: Concrete PerimeterSprinkler System |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Open Parking Spaces: 6No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 8Parking: Attached,Garage Door Opener,Paved Drive |
Frontage Road Frontage: PublicNot on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
Finished Area Finished Area (above surface): 6419 |
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Days on Market: 143 |
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Year Built Year Built: 1900 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: French Colonial |
Building Attached To Another StructureDoes Not Include Home Warranty |
Property Information Parcel Number: 38925 |
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Price List Price: $4,250,000Price Per Sqft: $662 |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Wed Sep 02 2026 |
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MLS Status: Under Agreement |
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Direction & Address City: Brookline |
School Information Elementary School: RunkleHigh School: Brookline High School |
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Listing Agent Listing ID: 73504708 |
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Building Area Building Area: 6419 Square Feet |
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Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-StationNot Senior Community |
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No HOA |
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Lot Area: 1.0319 Acres |
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BasementMls Number: 73504708Above Grade Unfinished Area: 6419 |
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Public TransportationShoppingParkWalk/Jog TrailsHighway AccessPrivate SchoolPublic SchoolT-Station |
Around this home
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Neighborhood Overview
Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources.
What Locals Say about Fisher Hill
At least 3 Trulia users voted on each feature.
100 % Say people would walk alone at night
100 % Say parking is easy
88 % Say streets are well-lit
80 % Say there are sidewalks
75 % Say there's wildlife
71 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
71 % Say yards are well-kept
60 % Say it's dog friendly
60 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
60 % Say kids play outside
56 % Say car is needed
52 % Say neighbors are friendly
50 % Say there's holiday spirit
50 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
44 % Say it's quiet
33 % Say there are community events
Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
Market trends in Brookline
Last updated July 2026
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
Home Value
Trulia Estimate
$3.92MSince last month
Decreased$66K (-1.7%)Since last year
Decreased$2M (-34.1%)Since last sale
Increased$1M (+41.2%)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 +11% in the last 10 years
| Month | Estimated value |
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2026 | |
| August 2026 | $3.92M |
| August 2026 | $3.9M |
| July 2026 | $3.99M |
| June 2026 | $6.43M |
| May 2026 | $4.06M |
| March 2026 | $4.67M |
| February 2026 | $4.64M |
| January 2026 | $4.6M |
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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 |
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0.34 | Single-Family Home | $6,000,000 | 11/07/25 | 5 | 4.5 | 6,556 | |
0.18 | Single-Family Home | $4,100,000 | 04/27/26 | 6 | 4.5 | 5,058 | |
0.22 | Single-Family Home | $3,285,000 | 05/14/26 | 5 | 4.5 | 3,658 | |
0.25 | Single-Family Home | $3,085,000 | 04/29/26 | 6 | 5.5 | 3,907 | |
0.21 | Single-Family Home | $4,125,000 | 05/28/26 | 5 | 4.5 | 4,001 | |
0.66 | Single-Family Home | $3,036,350 | 10/06/25 | 5 | 4.5 | 3,909 | |
0.30 | Single-Family Home | $2,200,000 | 06/15/26 | 5 | 3.5 | 3,463 | |
0.33 | Single-Family Home | $3,318,000 | 04/23/26 | 6 | 4 | 4,633 | |
0.23 | Single-Family Home | $6,700,000 | 06/24/26 | 5 | 6.5 | 6,658 | |
0.26 | Single-Family Home | $3,400,000 | 09/23/25 | 4 | 3.5 | 3,298 |
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 |
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0.09 | $9,500,000 | 7 | 7 | 9,500 | For Sale | |
0.17 | $2,950,000 | - | - | - | For Sale | |
0.17 | $4,352,100 | 5 | 3.5 | 4,414 | Off Market | |
0.18 | $4,736,000 | 5 | 4.5 | 5,706 | Off Market | |
0.18 | $3,351,100 | 6 | 4.5 | 5,662 | Off Market | |
0.18 | $3,180,300 | 6 | 3.5 | 3,141 | Off Market | |
0.19 | $4,426,000 | 7 | 3.5 | 4,820 | Off Market | |
0.13 | $6,233,500 | 6 | 6 | 8,017 | Off Market | |
0.16 | $5,150,000 | 4 | 4 | 5,744 | For Sale | |
0.19 | $4,657,600 | 6 | 4.5 | 5,744 | Off Market | |
0.21 | $3,025,900 | 5 | 3.5 | 5,235 | Off Market | |
0.18 | $4,100,000 | 6 | 4.5 | 5,058 | Recently Sold |
Price and Tax history
| Date | Event | Price |
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Sep 2, 2026 Source: MLS PIN #73504708 | Pending | $4,250,000 |
Apr 21, 2026 Source: MLS PIN #73504708 | Listed For Sale | $4,250,000 |
Dec 22, 2025 Source: MLS PIN #73443227 | ListingRemoved | $5,000,000 |
Oct 14, 2025 Source: MLS PIN #73443227 | Listed For Sale | $5,000,000 |
Mar 12, 2013 Source: N/A | Sold | $2,775,000 |
Dec 12, 2012 Source: Agent Provided | ListingRemoved | $2,999,000 |
Oct 15, 2012 Source: Agent Provided | Listed For Sale | $2,999,000 |
Nov 8, 1999 Source: N/A | Sold | $1,260,000 |
Oct 15, 1997 Source: N/A | Sold | $830,000 |
Jun 30, 1995 Source: N/A | Sold | $830,000 |
| Year | Property tax | Tax assessment |
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| 2025 | $59,883 | $6,067,200 |
Home facts updated by county records
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Frequently asked questions about 540 Chestnut Hill Ave
- What is the estimated monthly payment for 540 Chestnut Hill Ave?Based on a $4,250,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 540 Chestnut Hill Ave in Brookline, MA is approximately $26,656 (about $22,968 principal & interest, $3,613 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
- How does the list price for 540 Chestnut Hill Ave compare to homes in Brookline?540 Chestnut Hill Ave in Brookline, MA is listed at $4,250,000, about 249% above the $1.22M median sale price in Brookline.
- What are the closest schools to 540 Chestnut Hill Ave?The closest schools to 540 Chestnut Hill Ave in Brookline, MA are Brookline High School (rated 8/10), John D Runkle School (Pre-K/Elementary/Middle, rated 8/10).
- What is 540 Chestnut Hill Ave estimated to be worth?Trulia's estimated value for 540 Chestnut Hill Ave in Brookline, MA is $3,924,700.
- Does 540 Chestnut Hill Ave have air conditioning?Yes, 540 Chestnut Hill Ave in Brookline, MA has air conditioning.
- Does 540 Chestnut Hill Ave have laundry facilities?Yes, 540 Chestnut Hill Ave in Brookline, MA has in-unit laundry.
540 Chestnut Hill Ave, Brookline, MA 02445 is a 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 6,419 sqft single-family home built in 1900. 540 Chestnut Hill Ave is located in Fisher Hill, Brookline. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MLS PIN on Apr 21, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 73504708.