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About this home
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.
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
6,070 sq ftLot Size
$526Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Bart Foster• Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Listed by • Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Lawrence Estates, located between South Medford and West Medford, is a residential and commuter-friendly Medford neighborhood with leafy side streets and a classic New England streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Medford Square crossroads near Riverside Avenue and Main Street, where independent cafes, small restaurants, and civic buildings set a steady, walk-and-errand rhythm. Housing leans toward early-20th-century single-family homes and multifamily houses with porches, mature trees, and compact yards. The Mystic River corridor and the Mystic Lakes system shape the outdoor routine with paths, water views, and seasonal color. Tufts University adds lectures, performances, and a collegiate energy at the edge of daily life. Community pillars include Chevalier Theatre, Colleen’s Ice Cream & Sandwich Shop, and the Royall House and Slave Quarters.
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Offer insights
18 Roosevelt Rd · $1,895,000
$1.87M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.87M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
104 days
The average home goes pending in 23 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.8%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Central vacuum
Wet bar
Walk-up attic
Cement plaster finish
Broadband internet available
Insulated windows
Skylights
Open floorplan
Cathedral/vaulted ceilings
Kitchen included as interior feature
Bedrooms
Master bedroom on fourth floor with skylight, vaulted ceiling and hardwood flooring
Additional bedrooms on fourth floor with closets and hardwood flooring
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Master bathroom present
Full bathrooms with stone/ceramic tile flooring; one full bath tiled with tub and shower
Kitchen
Stone/granite solid countertops
Dining area adjacent to kitchen
Stone/ceramic tile flooring in kitchen
Skylight in kitchen
Range and oven
Dishwasher
Disposal
Range hood
Plumbed for ice maker
Laundry & utility
Washer hookup
Gas dryer hookup
Washer and dryer included
Water heater: tankless and gas
Water softener
Water treatment system
Central vacuum system
Flooring
Hardwood
Tile
Marble
Stone/slate
Stone/ceramic tile in many wet areas
Heating & cooling
Central heating (forced air, natural gas)
Energy Star qualified heating equipment
Central air conditioning
Energy Star qualified cooling equipment
Exterior features
Wooded lot
Paved public road frontage
Publicly maintained road
Shingle roof
Home design
Single family residence
Multi/split level layout
Parking
Attached garage (1 garage space)
One covered parking space
Two open/off-street parking spaces
Total of 3 parking spaces
Garage with door opener; paved drive
Security
Security system installed
Construction
Frame construction
Concrete perimeter foundation with granite
Year built per public records
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric service: 110V, 220V, 100 Amp
Gas available for range and dryer
Icemaker connection
HOA & community
Community features include public transportation, park, walk/jog trails, medical facility, conservation area, highway access and nearby university
Not a senior community
Electricity and solar
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