Essex County Homes with Fixer-Handyman Special Style

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Newest Essex County Homes with Fixer-Handyman Special Style

$199,000

3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 4057229 MLS

**INVESTOR OPPORTUNITY!** Bring your vision to this total-rehab property located in Newark’s Lower Vailsburg section. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a formal dining room, living room, and bonus attic room, this property offers plenty of potential for the right investor.Property is being sold strictly **AS-IS** and requires a full renovation. Seller will make absolutely no repairs or improvements and makes no representations or warranties regarding the condition of the property, its systems, or improvements. Buyer is responsible for conducting all desired due diligence.**PLEASE BE ADVISED:** No unauthorized showings or entry onto the premises. Do not enter, inspect, walk, or otherwise access the property without prior consent and a confirmed appointment.

55 Commonwealth Ave, Newark City

$440,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 4054026 MLS

Don't let the exterior fool you this home is much larger than it appears and offers plenty of space and flexibility throughout! The first floor features 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath, while the second floor offers an additional 2 bedrooms and another full bath. A finished basement with an additional bathroom provides even more usable space, and the walk-up attic offers convenient storage. Outside, enjoy the convenience of a private driveway along with a backyard perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or making your own. With multiple levels of living space and a versatile layout, this home offers room to grow and plenty of possibilities. Come see just how much space is waiting inside!

66 Oak Ave, Irvington Twp.

$240,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 4052833 MLS

Looking for a 2-bedroom condo in South Orange that you can renovate to your own style or potentially position as a rental? Unit A2 at Rain Gardens offers 706 square feet, two bedrooms, one full bath, assigned parking, and a convenient location within walking distance of downtown South Orange and the South Orange NJ Transit station. Offered at $240,000, this one-level condo is located six steps up from ground level. The floor plan features a galley kitchen and combined living and dining area, providing a starting point for a complete interior renovation. Buyers should plan for substantial updating throughout, including the kitchen and bathroom, refinishing the floors, replacing interior doors, and refreshing finishes and surfaces. For buyers considering rental potential, the most recently updated unit of this size in the complex rented for $2,000 per month in 2025, providing a recent rental reference point. The monthly association fee includes heat and all utilities except electric, and the unit includes one assigned parking space. Annual property taxes are $4,855. This 2-bedroom condo in South Orange offers an opportunity to renovate for personal use or explore its potential as a rental property, all near downtown and NJ Transit.

378 Valley St Unit A2, South Orange Village Twp.

$149,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 3995127 MLS

Total Renovation needed...Perfect home for you to customize to your liking.

41 Elmwood Ave, Irvington Twp.

$340,000

5 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 4038544 MLS

Investor's Special! Unlock the potential of this value-add opportunity at 129 Stone Street. This fixer-upper is ideal for investors, contractors, or buyers looking to renovate and customize a property with potentially positive upside. Property is being sold strictly As-Is. Property has a new roof installed in 2025. Buyers are strongly encouraged to perform their own due diligence, as the property may not qualify for certain financing programs. Buyer is responsible for obtaining all required municipal certificates, inspections, and certificates of occupancy (if applicable) necessary for closing.

129 Stone St, Newark City

$489,000

6 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 4041837 MLS

Exceptional opportunity to customize a nearly 4,000 sq. ft. Colonial with tremendous potential. Ideal for investors, contractors, or buyers looking to create their dream home, this spacious residence offers 6 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, a full basement, and a detached 2-car garage.Inside, you’ll find generously sized rooms, soaring ceilings, and a functional floor plan with an open, flowing layout. Major improvements have already been completed, including a new roof, new windows, updated framing where applicable, new plumbing, and new electrical systems, providing a solid foundation for the next owner to complete the home to their vision and style.With its impressive size, detached 2-car garage, and extensive updates already in place, this is a rare opportunity to add your finishing touches and unlock the property’s full potential.

860 S 13th St, Newark City

$625,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4050590 MLS

Bring your dreams, plans, and some elbow grease! This 3 bed, 1 1/2 bath colonial awaits its new chapter in a pretty neighborhood with mature trees and lots of charm. Built in 1950, it’s being offered "as-is" in need of some TLC. The first floor features a living room, dining room, kitchen and a large, approximately 20x14', family room. Hardwood floors throughout. One car attached garage. Full basement. Public water and sewer. Natural gas forced hot air heat. Whether you are up for a project or looking for a new home site in a lovely neighborhood, this could be your perfect haven. MULTIPLE OFFERS. FINAL AND BEST DUE Thursday 9/17 @ noon.

13 Wellington Rd, Livingston Twp.

$559,900

4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4055576 MLS

Unique investment and redevelopment opportunity! This offering includes 722-724 S. 14th Street and an adjacent fenced vacant lot currently utilized as a gated parking area accommodating approximately six vehicles.Situated on a corner lot, the main structure was originally configured as a side-by-side duplex and retains many of its original features, including two staircases, two kitchens, two living rooms, and separate basement areas. The the first and second-floor dividing wall between the units has been removed, allowing you to flow from one side of the house to the other while preserving much of the original layout. The property offers 4 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, and 1 half bathroom. One kitchen features a functioning original wood-burning stove that has been converted to gas. The home has a flat roof and no attic.Included in the sale is an adjacent lot, 60 Pierce St Newark, NJ 07103, a legal lot of record currently used for secured off-street parking.The lot is located within the C-1 zoning district. Any future development or construction would require appropriate approvals and/or variances.Bring your vision and creativity to this property. This is an excellent opportunity for investors, developers, contractors, or owner-occupants seeking to add value through improvements. With a corner location, an additional fenced lot, off-street parking potential, and significant upside, this property offers a rare opportunity in Newark's evolving market.

722 S 14th St, Newark City

$599,000

4 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 4038922 MLS

A unique opportunity in this highly sought-after Essex County community brings historic charm and lifestyle convenience together in this stunning Colonial home. Here is a chance to breathe new life into this historic property bulit in 1881, offering 1700 sq feet of living space perched on just over a third of an acre with a detached, oversized two-car garage or barn. An extra-wide driveway provides additional parking space. In the style of wood-framed farmhouse with a front porch, this home is awaiting a Renaissance that will retain and enhance the existing architectural details evident throughout, including original wide plank flooring, a large country kitchen with a wood-beamed ceiling, a wood-burning stove, vaulted ceilings on the top floor, and exquisite custom woodwork and trim details. This home is superbly located near highly rated West Essex Regional schools and a wide array of bus options to get to New York City or surrounding cities, with an average commute time of about thirty minutes. It is near one of the town's most unique features-the site where preserved dinosaur tracks were found and an outdoor sculpture park. Nearby Eagle Rock Ave is a central hub for dining and day-to-day shopping.

105 Harrison Ave, Roseland Boro

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