Property Details
Basic Information
- Property SubType: Single Family Residence
- Property Style: Other (See Remarks)
- MLS Number: 73547868
- Mls Status: Active
- List Price: $1,995,000
- Date Listed: 07/10/2026
- Virtual Tour: Virtual Tour
- 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.
Building
- Acreage: 0.14
- Square Feet: 3,600
- Year Built: 1980
- Zoning: SF2
- Rooms: 8
- Roof: Shingle
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Granite, Irregular
Location
- County: Middlesex
- Town: Medford
Finance
- Taxes: $8,571
Interior Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bedroom 2: Fourth Floor
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full Baths: 2
- Half Baths: 1
Interior Features
- Interior Features: Kitchen, Central Vacuum, Wet Bar, Walk-up Attic, Finish - Cement Plaster, Internet Available - Broadband
Kitchen
- Kitchen: Third
Utilities and Appliances
Utilities and Appliances
- Utilities: For Gas Range, For Electric Oven, For Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
- Appliances: 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
- Appliances Included: 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
Community
Schools
- Elementary School: Roberts Elementary
- High School: Medford
Amenities
- Amenities: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, University
- Other Amenities: Fireplace, Garden