540 Chestnut Hill Ave

$2,775,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
5,538 Sq. Ft.
$501 / Sq. Ft.
5,538
Sq. Ft.
$501
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Fisher Hill. French Provincial, 5,538 square foot home is set on over an acre of landscaped grounds. Outstanding architectural detail, four fireplaces, French doors, and custom built-ins. First level opens to lovely gardens. Two master bedroom suites on the first floor, one with a 12’ ceiling and fireplace and the other offers a dressing area with a marble-appointed bathroom. 2008 addition with a 30’x 21’ Great Room with a 15’ ceiling. Residence has hosted President Clinton and the Dalai Lama.Fisher Hill. French Provincial, 5,538 square foot home is set on over an acre of landscaped grounds. Outstanding architectural detail, four fireplaces, French doors, and custom built-ins. First level opens to lovely gardens. Two master bedroom suites on the first floor, one with a 12’ ceiling and fireplace and the other offers a dressing area with a marble-appointed bathroom. 2008 addition with a 30’x 21’ Great Room with a 15’ ceiling. Residence has hosted President Clinton and the Dalai Lama.
  1. Listed by Tamar Harrison • Hammond Residential Real Estate

Property Details for 540 Chestnut Hill Avenue

Town
Brookline
Area
MA-Brookline
Architectural Style
Other (See Remarks)
Style
Other (See Remarks)
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
6.00
Parking Spaces Total
8
LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 05:56 AM

Property Details for 540 Chestnut Hill Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #71447321
Days on Market56
Taxes$31,398 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1900
CountyNorfolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Hammond Residential Real Estate, Tamar Harrison

Sold By Compass, Patricia Duffy

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Building Information for 540 Chestnut Hill Avenue

Stories-Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size1.03 AC / 44,950 SF

Payment Calculator

$16,329 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$13,712

Property Taxes

$2,617

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 540 Chestnut Hill Avenue

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 5538.0
  • Color: Light Gray
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Runkle
  • High School: Bhs
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Countertop Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Interior Access, Sump Pump, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 5.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Marble, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Closet, Chair Rail, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Entry Hall, Foyer, Study, Bathroom
  • Interior Features: French Doors, Security System
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: Yes
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Picture
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Patio
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Slate, Rubber
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Work Area, Paved Drive, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Work Area, Paved Drive, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Work Area, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 600.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Chair Rail,Exterior Access,Slider
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 30.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 20.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 375.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Picture,Dressing Room
  • Bedroom2 Length: 25.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Bedroom2 Width: 15.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 169.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Picture,Attic Access
  • Bedroom3 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 165.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Picture,Attic Access
  • Bedroom4 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 204.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom5 Length: 17.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Second
  • Bedroom5 Width: 12.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Marble,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom3 Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 198.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Chair Rail
  • Dining Room Length: 18.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 11.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 630.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Chair Rail,Exterior Access
  • Family Room Length: 30.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 21.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 416.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture
  • Kitchen Length: 26.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 16.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 360.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Living Room Length: 24.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 15.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Taxes include residential exemption.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 38925
  • Assessments: $2,920,000
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Zoning: RES
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Block
  • Foundation Area: 0.0
  • Cooling Zones: 3
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 540 Chestnut Hill Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 22, 2025

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73443227

$5,000,000
Oct 14, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73443227

$5,000,000
Mar 12, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #349776423

$2,775,000

+6.1% / yr

Mar 12, 2013

Sold

MLS PIN #71447321

$2,775,000
Dec 10, 2012

Contingent

MLS PIN #71447321

Oct 15, 2012

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71447321

$2,999,000
Nov 8, 1999

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88317250

$1,260,000

+22.4% / yr

Nov 8, 1999

Sold

MLS PIN #30328190

$1,260,000
Jul 1, 1999

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30328190

Jul 1, 1999

Contingent

MLS PIN #30328190

Jun 9, 1999

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30328190

$1,300,000
Oct 15, 1997

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88312950

$830,000
Jul 6, 1995

Sold

MLS PIN #50279216

$830,000
Jun 30, 1995

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88314734

$830,000
Jun 20, 1995

Contingent

MLS PIN #50279216

Apr 10, 1995

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #50279216

$995,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/22/2025

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73443227

$5,000,000
10/14/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73443227

$5,000,000
03/12/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #349776423

$2,775,000

+6.1% / yr

03/12/2013

Sold

MLS PIN #71447321

$2,775,000
12/10/2012

Contingent

MLS PIN #71447321

10/15/2012

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71447321

$2,999,000
11/08/1999

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88317250

$1,260,000

+22.4% / yr

11/08/1999

Sold

MLS PIN #30328190

$1,260,000
07/01/1999

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30328190

07/01/1999

Contingent

MLS PIN #30328190

06/09/1999

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30328190

$1,300,000
10/15/1997

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88312950

$830,000
07/06/1995

Sold

MLS PIN #50279216

$830,000
06/30/1995

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88314734

$830,000
06/20/1995

Contingent

MLS PIN #50279216

04/10/1995

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #50279216

$995,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 540 Chestnut Hill Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$3,347,600Additions$2,719,600Total$6,067,200
Tax Record2025$59,883 ($4,990 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt6,864 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt6,864 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,668 SqFtStories2Lot Size44,950 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900Year Renovated1989ZoningS25CountyNORFOLKAPNBROO B:257 L:0008 S:0009Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 540 Chestnut Hill Avenue

This home is within Brookline School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 12
Private - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
John D Runkle School
PublicPK to 8

Brookline High School
Public9 to 12

Maimonides School
PrivatePK to 12

Brimmer & May School
PrivatePK to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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