Calling all renovators, investors & buyers ready to roll up their sleeves! Bring your vision to this 3 BR, 1 Bath, 4-level side split on a generous 56 x 121 ft lot, just a short walk from the shops, restaurants & services of downtown Essex! Offering 1,100+ sq ft above grade PLUS 2 lower levels, this home is ready for a complete transformation & is priced with the work in mind. The lower levels have already been stripped back to the studs & foundation walls in areas, giving you a head start on creating the space you've always wanted. The main floor features a spacious Living Rm w/large front window & a generous Kitchen footprint, while upstairs offers 3 BRs & a 4-pc Bath. The 3rd level has a large Family Rm & storage, while the unfinished 4th level offers laundry, utilities & room for future finished living space. The roof was replaced in 2021, and the home features a brick & vinyl exterior, forced-air gas furnace, municipal services & front driveway. Outside, the deep, open backyard offers plenty of space for gardens, entertaining or a future garage or ADU. Close to schools, the sports complex & all the conveniences of town, this is your chance to create something special in a great location! Vacant w/30-day possession available. Explore the 3D iGUIDE tour & floor plans, then bring your contractor & imagination. Big potential, great lot & a location you'll love! (id:2493)