Fixer Upper homes for sale & real estate in Essex County, NJ

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Fixer Upper for sale in Essex County, NJ:
Ranch on huge lot in Upper Vailsburg. Being sold strictly "AS IS" Buyer responsible for all certificates and applications. TLC needed. Make it your own or start fresh with new built.

$375,000

3 beds1 bath— sq ft

16 Bayard Pl, Newark, NJ 07106-3634

4,791 sq ft lot • Garage • Listed 66 days

ABOUT THIS HOME
Fixer Upper for sale in Essex County, NJ:
115 Tremont St offers a solid two family layout with plenty of potential for someone ready to bring fresh updates to the property. The first unit features a straightforward one bedroom setup, and the second unit provides two bedrooms with additional space to work with. Each unit has both front and side entrances, giving flexibility for access and future planning. Behind the home, there's off‑street parking for two cars always useful in this area. The location is a practical advantage: close to the Garden State Parkway, Seton Hall University, and a variety of nearby shops and services. Daily errands, commuting, and local amenities are all within easy reach. This is a property that needs TLC,

$475,000

3 beds2 baths1,800 sq ft

115 Tremont Ave, East Orange, NJ 07018

Off street parking • Two family layout • 2,627 sq ft lot

LISTED BY REDFIN

ABOUT THIS HOME
Fixer Upper for sale in Essex County, NJ:
This two family property presents a great opportunity for investors or owner occupants looking to add value through renovations. With some TLC and a vision you can make this house your home. This home offers generous living space and conveniently located near schools, public transportation.

$625,000

6 beds3 baths— sq ft

324 S 19Th St, Newark, NJ 07103-1356

Near schools • Two family property • Conveniently located

ABOUT THIS HOME
Fixer Upper for sale in Essex County, NJ:
Bring your vision and make this home your own. This charming 2 story single-family home located on a residential street offers an incredible opportunity for investors or first-time homebuyers looking to stop renting and start building equity. With a touch of TLC and thoughtful renovations, this home has the potential to be ideal. This home offers 3 bedrooms, along with 2 full bathroom . The spacious living room leads to a formal dining room and eat-in kitchen. Includes finished basement for additional space. The spacious backyard creates additional outdoor living space, ideal for gatherings, gardening, or recreation. The home is situated near major highways, public transit, schools, houses

$375,000

3 beds2 baths— sq ft

14 Wakeman Ave, Newark, NJ 07104-2804

Near schools • Spacious backyard • Near shopping

ABOUT THIS HOME
Fixer Upper for sale in Essex County, NJ:
Charming 2-bedroom, 1.5 bath home on a quiet Bloomfield block! Features a spacious kitchen, semi-finished basement offering additional flexible space, and a cozy backyard with storage shed and a unique old-fashioned phone booth. Conveniently located within walking distance to the Newark Light Rail with connections to Newark Penn Station and NYC. Great starter home with lots of potential. Need your TLC!!Make your best offer before this opportunity is gone

$425,000

2 beds1.5 baths— sq ft

33 Alva St, Bloomfield, NJ 07003-5901

Spacious kitchen • Cozy backyard • Storage shed

Property at 117 Carnegie Ave, East Orange, NJ 07018-2930, 6 beds, 3.5 baths

$535,000

6 beds3.5 baths19,998 sq ft

117 Carnegie Ave, East Orange, NJ 07018-2930

Property at 54 Rutgers St, Maplewood, NJ 07040-3256, 3 beds, 1 bath

$499,000

3 beds1 bath— sq ft

54 Rutgers St, Maplewood, NJ 07040-3256

Property at 860 S 13Th St, Newark, NJ 07108-1316, 6 beds, 4 baths

$489,000

6 beds4 baths3,912 sq ft

860 S 13Th St, Newark, NJ 07108-1316

Property at 346 Union Ave, Irvington, NJ 07111-2243, 6 beds, 3 baths

$504,999

6 beds3 baths— sq ft

346 Union Ave, Irvington, NJ 07111-2243

Property at 12-14 HILLCREST Rd #2, Maplewood, NJ 07040-1624, 6 beds, 3 baths

$650,000

6 beds3 baths— sq ft

12-14 HILLCREST Rd #2, Maplewood, NJ 07040-1624

(908) 664-1500

Property at 90 Pennsylvania Ave, Newark, NJ 07114-2022, 6 beds, 2 baths

$539,000

6 beds2 baths2,500 sq ft

90 Pennsylvania Ave, Newark, NJ 07114-2022

Property at 69 N Fullerton Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042-3830, 3 beds, 2 baths

$1,250,000

3 beds2 baths2,485 sq ft

69 N Fullerton Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042-3830

Property at 77 Wagner Pl, Irvington, NJ 07111-1217, 4 beds, 1 bath

$399,000

4 beds1 bath— sq ft

77 Wagner Pl, Irvington, NJ 07111-1217

Property at 425 Dewitt Ave, Belleville, NJ 07109-2755, 4 beds, 2 baths

$625,000

4 beds2 baths— sq ft

425 Dewitt Ave, Belleville, NJ 07109-2755

Property at 66 Scheerer Ave, Newark, NJ 07112-2524, 5 beds, 3 baths

$460,000

5 beds3 baths3,882 sq ft

66 Scheerer Ave, Newark, NJ 07112-2524

Property at 30 Argyle Ter, Irvington, NJ 07111-3701, 7 beds, 5 baths

$600,000

7 beds5 baths— sq ft

30 Argyle Ter, Irvington, NJ 07111-3701

Property at 123 Western Pkwy, Irvington, NJ 07111-2629, 8 beds, 4 baths

$835,000

8 beds4 baths— sq ft

123 Western Pkwy, Irvington, NJ 07111-2629

Property at 20 22Nd St, Irvington, NJ 07111-3618, 9 beds, 3 baths

$725,000

9 beds3 baths2,997 sq ft

20 22Nd St, Irvington, NJ 07111-3618

Property at 125 Western Pkwy, Irvington, NJ 07111, 8 beds, 4 baths

$850,000

8 beds4 baths— sq ft

125 Western Pkwy, Irvington, NJ 07111

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Fixer Upper Homes for Sale in Essex County

There are currently 60 fixer upper homes for sale in Essex County at a median listing price of $650K. Some of these homes are "Hot Homes," meaning they're likely to sell quickly. Most homes for sale in Essex County stay on the market for 57 days and receive 2 offers. This map is refreshed with the newest listings in Essex County every 15 minutes.

In the past month, 368 homes have been sold in Essex County. In addition to houses in Essex County, there were also 214 condos, 127 townhouses, and 783 multi-family units for sale in Essex County last month. Find your dream home in Essex County using the tools above. Use filters to narrow your search by price, square feet, beds, and baths to find homes that fit your criteria. Our top-rated real estate agents in Essex County are local experts and are ready to answer your questions about properties, neighborhoods, schools, and the newest listings for sale in Essex County. If you're looking to sell your home in the Essex County area, our listing agents can help you get the best price. Redfin is redefining real estate and the home buying process in Essex County with industry-leading technology, full-service agents, and lower fees that provide a better value for Redfin buyers and sellers.

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