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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.

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Basic Information

  • Bedrooms4
  • Mls StatusActive
  • Bathroom3
  • Lot Features Wooded
  • Parcel Number M:H09 B:0091 L:0000,633180
  • Road Frontage DescriptionPaved

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $993,200
  • Tax Year 2026
  • Taxes$8,571

School Information

  • High School Medford
  • Elementary SchoolRoberts Elementary
  • High SchoolMedford
  • Junior HighAndrews Middle

Parking

  • Parking Spaces3
  • Covered Spaces 1
  • Garage YN Yes
  • Open Parking YN Yes
  • Parking Features Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street

Rooms

  • Bathroom 1 Fourth Floor
  • Bathroom 2 Fourth Floor
  • Bathroom 3 Second
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 2.5
  • Bedroom 2 Fourth Floor
  • Bedroom 3 Fourth Floor
  • Bedroom 4 Fourth Floor
  • Dining Room Third
  • Family Room Third
  • Full Bath2
  • Half Baths1
  • Kitchen Third
  • Living Room Third
  • Master Bedroom Fourth Floor

Basic Information

  • List Price$1,995,000
  • MLS Number73547868
  • Modification Date08/13/2026
  • Property SubTypeSingle Family Residence
  • Virtual TourView Tour

Location

  • Address18 Roosevelt Road
  • Building Number18
  • CountyMiddlesex
  • StateMA
  • StreetRoosevelt Road
  • TownMedford
  • Zip02155

Building

  • Attached Garage YN Yes
  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • Construction Materials Frame
  • FireplaceYes
  • Fireplace Features Family Room, Living Room
  • Fireplaces Total 3
  • FoundationConcrete Perimeter, Granite, Irregular
  • Garage Spaces1
  • Levels Multi/Split
  • Property StyleOther (See Remarks)
  • Rooms8
  • Utilities For Gas Range, For Electric Oven, For Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Window Features Insulated Windows
  • Year Built1980
  • Year Built Details Actual
  • Year Built Source Public Records

Property

  • Acreage0.14

Interior

  • Flooring Tile, Marble, Hardwood, Stone / Slate
  • Interior Features
    • Central Vacuum
    • Finish - Cement Plaster
    • Internet Available - Broadband
    • Kitchen
    • Walk-up Attic
    • Wet Bar

Exterior

  • RoofShingle

Utilities

  • Cooling Central Air, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
  • Cooling YN Yes
  • Electric 110 Volts,220 Volts,100 Amp Service
  • Heat SystemYes
  • Heating Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Property Information

  • Square Feet3,600
  • Building Area Source Measured
  • Living Area 3,600
  • Lot Size Square Feet 6,070
  • Lot Size Units Acres
  • Road Responsibility Public Maintained Road

Amenities

  • Amenities
    • Conservation Area
    • Highway Access
    • Medical Facility
    • Park
    • Public Transportation
    • University
    • Walk/Jog Trails
  • Appliances IncludedGas 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
  • Green Energy Efficient Attic Vent Elec., Thermostat
  • Security Features Security System

Other

  • Date Listed07/10/2026
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet
  • View Count11

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Listed by Bart Foster of Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay

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