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Perched on a private cul-de-sac, this commanding 7BD, 5FB & 3HB 6,560SF property sits on .72AC of landscaped grounds, offering rare space & privacy minutes from the city. Built in 1901, this home was reimagined to respect the original architecture while introducing a modern sensibility, including geothermal heating. Intricate millwork, crown moldings, 6 fireplaces, & expansive windows fill the interiors with light. Nearly every room captures sweeping views of the Brookline Reservoir and Boston skyline. Window-lined living room w/ patio access & dining room w/ bay window & butler’s pantry. Sun-filled eat-in kitchen opens to family room, bluestone patio, & backyard. 2nd floor features en-suite primary plus 3 bedrooms & 2 baths. 3rd floor w/ 2 bedrooms & full bath. Walkout lower level w/ great room, game room, & en-suite guest room. Attached heated four-car garage. Tennis court and sweeping bluestone terraces. Minutes from Chestnut Hill’s ‘The Street’ & quick drive to Boston/Cambridge.— Compass

Key details

  • 6,560 sq ft
  • 31,341 lot sq ft
  • 7 beds
  • 6.5 baths
  • 1901 built
  • $761 / sq ft
  • $48,000 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠4⁠8⁠1⁠6⁠2⁠0⁠
Last updated
Address
40 Heath Hill
Town
Brookline, MA
ZIP
02445
Deed (Bk/Pg)
29216 / 538

Historic designations

MACRIS Inventory
Heath, Edith deC. House

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Neighborhood: Estate Area

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.