Viral Roslindale house that was sliced into two pieces hits the market for $1.5 million

The historic home, located on Metropolitan Avenue, made headlines last month.

318 Metropolitan Ave., Roslindale, was sliced into two pieces back in 1943. Bryan Barth

April 30, 2025

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The historic Roslindale home that made headlines for an unusual reason last month is officially on the market.

318 Metropolitan Avenue garnered significant attention in March when it was revealed that the historic Victorian was sliced into two pieces back in 1943. The main home was left in place on its original foundation, and the eastern wing was relocated two doors down. Less than a month after the five-bed, three-bath (two full, one half) home went viral for its notable history, it’s now on the market for $1.5 million.

The truth about its unusual journey was only unearthed after owners Vissia Viglietta and Adam Shutes realized that the eastern wall appeared a bit unusual. Due to its unique history, the home was officially designated a landmark by the Boston Landmarks Commission last month.

“They said, ‘Oh, my God, this place is so historic, it really needs to be protected,’” said John Maxfield of Maxfield and Company Real Estate, who has the listing. “So they went about protecting it.”

Another exterior view of the home, including where it was split in half (at right). – Bryan Barth

318 Met Ave. was built in 1899 and originally known as the Isabel Fox House. Perched on a knoll, the 3,832-square-foot home is tucked behind a white gate and hedges. The property welcomes guests with a gravel/dirt driveway lined with fruit trees. A grassy front yard with a gradual slope leads up to an oversized front porch that almost wraps around the home. Inside, you’ll find impeccable period details, like hardwood millwork, a fireplace, and a grand staircase.

Inside, the kitchen has been updated and features a center island with bar seating. A sliding door leads out to a spacious porch that serves as a beautiful outdoor space for enjoying a summer meal. Additional updates include the primary bathroom, which has an oversized black tile shower, and the stunning solarium that streams in natural light from its floor-to-ceiling windows and glass ceiling.

“But other than that, the rest of the house is very true to its age,” Maxfield said. “Its vintage is true to the vintage.”

While the home’s historic features are particularly notable, the owners have also done significant updates, including a new roof, a new heating system with five zones, and a new back porch.

As for the owners, who purchased the home in 2016, they’re headed back to their other home in Viglietta’s native country of Italy.