** open house canceled*** First time on the market! Custom built by a master mason and cherished by one family since 1963, this warm and welcoming 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom home in Needham Heights offers the space, layout, and location today's buyers are looking for. With solid bones and endless potential, it's ready for your personal touch to create a home that grows with you. The spacious main level features hardwood floors throughout, a generous living room with fireplace, a sunny 3-season room perfect for play or relaxing, and a flexible first-floor bedroom plus office or nursery with laundry access. The finished basement includes a full bath, oversized family room, and bonus room-ideal for hosting, hobbies, or play. Outside, the flat, professionally landscaped yard and oversized patio are ready for backyard BBQs, bikes, basketball, and more. Just minutes to Cricket Field, Eliot School, and commuter routes, this is the kind of home where memories are made.