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$ 1,995,000

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4 Beds

2.5 Baths

3,600 SqFt

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$ 1,995,000

Est. payment | -/mo

Save Virtual Tour

4 Beds

2.5 Baths

3,600 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 3,600 sqft

Price per Sqft $554

MLS Listing ID 73547868

Style Other (See Remarks)

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 2

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N false

Year Built 1980

Annual Tax Amount $8,571

Tax Year 2026

Lot Size 6,098 Sqft

Acres 0.14

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

Welcome to "The Rock" at 18 Roosevelt Rd — a masterwork of "Eloquent Simplicity" born from the owner's close personal friendship with renowned modernist architect Pietro Belluschi.Literally carved from a solid granite ledge, this remarkable 4-level home — a hybrid of split-level and split-entry design — exists in total harmony with its natural surroundings. The exterior is sheathed in solid concrete "armor" engineered for ultimate fire resistance and structural permanence, a testament to Belluschi's engineering-first philosophy of building that endures.Step outside and you'll think this home was just built — the exterior and windows present in impeccable, like-new condition. But "The Rock" offers something new construction simply cannot: decades of thoughtful refinement where every engineering kink has been identified and resolved. This is better than new.Inside, a vast 1,500+ SF common area forms the beating heart of the home, with dramatic sightlines to both the bedroom level above and the sunroom below — an intentional design keeping family always within reach. Six skylights pour natural light throughout, while seamless Travertine floors — the same premium stone found in the Vatican and Belluschi's own Juilliard School — anchor every room with quiet, timeless grandeur. The signature arched-window sunroom dissolves the boundary between interior and garden, while the Italian kitchen with custom cabinetry, granite countertops, and professional appliances delivers both beauty and function. Four bedrooms include a primary suite with cathedral wood-beamed ceilings and a spa-inspired marble bath. The finished lower level adds a private office with fireplace, second kitchen, and wine cellar.Outside, a massive private patio with brick fireplace and barbecue overlooks 13,000 SF of protected land. Steps from the 2,500-acre Middlesex Fells Reservation with Boston skyline views, and minutes to MBTA access, Tufts University, and the city beyond."The Rock" — Roman materials, modernist vision, and nature in rare, unrepeatable harmony.

Location

State MA

County Middlesex

Zoning SF2

Direction Forest Street to Roosevelt

Rooms

Family Room Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Wet Bar, Exterior Access

Primary Bedroom Level Fourth Floor

Dining Room Vaulted Ceiling(s), Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Skylight, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Interior

Interior Features Kitchen, Central Vacuum, Wet Bar, Walk-up Attic, Finish - Cement Plaster, Internet Available - Broadband

Heating Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment

Cooling Central Air, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment

Flooring Tile, Marble, Hardwood, Stone / Slate

Fireplaces Number 3

Fireplaces Type Family Room, Living Room

Appliance Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer, Water Treatment, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Vacuum System, Range Hood, Water Softener, Plumbed For Ice Maker

Laundry First Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Exterior

Garage Spaces 1.0

Community Features Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, University

Utilities Available for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection

Roof Type Shingle

Total Parking Spaces 4

Garage Yes

Building

Lot Description Wooded

Foundation Concrete Perimeter, Granite, Irregular

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Other (See Remarks)

Schools

Elementary Schools Roberts Elementary

Middle Schools Andrews Middle

High Schools Medford

Others

Senior Community false

Acceptable Financing Lender Approval Required, Other (See Remarks)

Listing Terms Lender Approval Required, Other (See Remarks)

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Listed by Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay

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PO BOX 263, Salem, Massachusetts 01970, United States

18 Roosevelt Rd Medford, MA 02155