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.
Listed by Patricia Duffy
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Compass
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617-953-4646
Listed by Hilary Maddox Team
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Compass
Listed by The Duffy Group
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Compass
Last updated October 18, 2025
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Source: MLSPin #73443227
Listing Facts
TypeSingle-family
NeighborhoodFisher Hill
Bedrooms5
Bathrooms5
Days on Prevu10
Taxes$59,883/year
Size6,419 sqft
Price per sqft$779
Amenities
Dishwasher
Private Outdoor Space
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Parking
Location
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Listing History
10/14/2025
Listed by Compass
$5,000,000
Property Details for 540 Chestnut Hill Ave
Association
Amenities
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Exterior
Construction
Property Attached: Yes
Roof: Slate, Rubber
Year Built: 1900
Year Built Details: Approximate
Architectural Style: French Colonial
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Road Frontage Type: Public
Measurements
Building Area Total: 6,419
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 1.03
Lot Size Area: 1
Lot Size Square Feet: 44,950
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Taxes
Parcel Number: 38925
Tax Annual Amount: $59,883.00
Tax Assessed Value: $6,067,200.00
Tax Year: 2025
Interior
Features
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Bedroom
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive
Parking Total: 6
Schools
Elementary School
Elementary School: Runkle
High School
High School: Brookline High School
Utilities
Equipment
Cooling: Central Air
Has Cooling: Yes
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Has Heating: Yes
Laundry Features: In Basement
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
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