Set on over 1.2 acres with a 1.62-acre experience via a neighboring easement, this exceptional Chestnut Hill estate offers a tranquil oasis on one of the area’s most coveted and secluded streets. Originally built in 1900 and thoughtfully renovated over time, the residence spans more than 9,300 square feet with six bedrooms, six full bathrooms, and three half bathrooms. Its richly detailed living spaces were designed for both elegant entertaining and everyday comfort. Gracious formal rooms, soaring ceilings, and exquisite millwork overlook beautifully landscaped grounds featuring a heated, in-ground pool, a basketball court, and ample parking. Once home to Alvan T. Fuller, the 50th Governor of Massachusetts, the property carries remarkable historic provenance. The grounds were originally designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, further contributing to the property’s timeless character. This is a rare opportunity to own a historic estate of this scale in an unbeatable location.
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
1.24 acresLot Size
$882Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Maggie Gold Seelig• MGS Group Real Estate LTD
Listed by Rachel Goldman• MGS Group Real Estate LTD
Woodland Heath, located between Chestnut Hill and Brookline Village, is a residential and leafy Brookline neighborhood with winding side streets and a park-lined edge. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Cleveland Circle rotary, where coffee counters, small restaurants, and everyday storefronts meet the Green Line’s steady rhythm. Classic brick apartment houses and well-kept multifamily homes mix with pockets of single-family streets, giving the blocks a composed, lived-in feel. The Emerald Necklace’s paths and water views shape daily routines near Leverett Pond. The Coolidge Corner Theatre and Brookline Booksmith anchor nearby cultural habits, while The Abbey keeps the local dining scene grounded.
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Offer insights
40 Singletree Rd · $8,200,000
$8.17M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $8.17M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
90 days
The average home goes pending in 20 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
102.6%
Most homes are selling 3% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Walk-up attic
French doors
Bathrooms
6 full bathrooms
3 half bathrooms
Master bathroom present
Kitchen
Range
Oven
Dishwasher
Disposal
Microwave
Refrigerator
Freezer
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Wood
Tile
Carpet
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Patio
Inground heated pool
Wooded lot
Easements
Public road frontage
Home design
Single family residence
Slate roof
Parking
2-car garage
2 covered parking spaces
6 open parking spaces
Paved driveway
Construction
Frame construction
Concrete perimeter foundation
Built originally per public records; renovated since
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric with circuit breakers
HOA & community
Community features include shopping, park, walk/jog trails, golf, medical facility, highway access, university
Not a senior community
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
ATOP SINGLETREE HILL,THIS REBUILT,EXPANDED ENGL MANOR HSE OFFERS EXQUISITE FORMAL RMS & COMFORT FAMILY AREA. HSE CAN BE BOUGHT W/OR WITHOUT SEPARATE LOT-34,148 S.F AT $750,000 (MLS #319703) LOT W/HSE MUST BE SOLD 1ST. SALE PRICE
Public Records
Jan 5, 1990
Sold
$3,800,000
$409/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 28, 1989
Sold
$3,800,000
$409/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$88,929 (+2.7%)
$2,985,400 + $5,934,300
$8,919,700
2022
$86,564 (+8.1%)
$2,843,200 + $5,651,800
$8,495,000
2021
$80,048 (+7.8%)
$2,733,800 + $5,434,400
$8,168,200
2020
$74,249 (+5.9%)
$2,485,200 + $5,371,800
$7,857,000
2019
$70,115 (+3.9%)
$2,366,900 + $5,116,000
$7,482,900
2018
$67,505 (+1.5%)
$2,271,400 + $4,864,400
$7,135,800
2017
$66,511 (+2.1%)
$2,142,800 + $4,589,100
$6,731,900
2016
$65,142 (−4.9%)
$2,002,600 + $4,249,000
$6,251,600
2015
$68,518 (−2.2%)
$1,871,600 + $4,543,900
$6,415,500
2014
$70,062 (+0.7%)
$1,701,300 + $4,449,900
$6,151,200
2013
$69,574 (+2.2%)
$1,651,700 + $4,320,300
$5,972,000
2012
$68,081 (+6.8%)
$1,651,700 + $4,320,300
$5,972,000
2011
$63,772 (+3.0%)
$1,533,600 + $4,109,900
$5,643,500
2010
$61,909 (+2.6%)
$1,533,600 + $4,109,900
$5,643,500
2009
$60,331
$1,533,600 + $4,110,100
$5,643,700
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
6
Baths
7.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.24 Acres
Year renovated
1980
Finished Sq. Ft.
8,045
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
8,045
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Norfolk County
APN
43503
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 27, 2023.
Aug 1, 2024 • Active
Residential electrical
Install electrical wiring for a replacement air conditioning condenser and air handler.
Electrical
HVAC
Aug 24, 2017 • Active
Residential electrical
Renovate a kitchen.
Electrical
Kitchen
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