400 NE Burgess ST Massive equity upside awaits the visionary buyer at 400 NE Burgess St in Topeka, Kansas. Whether you are a seasoned investor mapping out your next high-margin flip or a homebuyer ready to invest some sweat equity into crafting your dream home, this detached cottage offers the ultimate blank canvas. The property perfectly combines a highly correctable footprint with an expansive, deep town lot that provides immense yard versatility and mature shade trees. Unlike most fixer-uppers where you face total mechanical unknowns, this home hands you a major head start on your renovation budget: it features a brand-new, 40-gallon natural gas water heater installed in 2025 , alongside a central air conditioning unit and a forced air gas furnace that are already in working condition. Step inside to find classic structural bones featuring standard ceiling heights, durable copper wiring, an active breaker panel, and an incredibly functional layout. The kitchen footprint comes fully equipped with a working dishwasher, cooktop, wall oven, range stove, and ventilation hood system. Multiple rooms offer excellent floor plan flexibility and can easily be reconfigured into premium, personalized living spaces or bedrooms to instantly maximize your post-renovation equity. The acreage also features a concrete pad footprint, giving you the perfect ready-to-go layout for a custom garage build, carport, or outdoor workshop. Any remaining personal property at the time of sale will convey to the buyer, and the seller will be removing the standalone washer, dryer, and freestanding refrigerator prior to closing. Bring your vision, capitalize on the major mechanical baselines already in place, and unlock the incredible built-in value waiting for you in this neighborhood!