This specific combination of real estate features means you have found a high-potential investment property where you can focus your entire budget on cosmetic or structural upgrades.Having municipal utilities on a "fixer-upper" gives you an immediate financial and legal advantage over properties relying on wells or septic tanks.Easier Permitting: Local building departments grant renovation and expansion permits much faster when a property is hooked up to public lines, as you do not need health department approvals for septic tank capacity.Higher Resale Value: Modern buyers heavily favor the reliability of public infrastructure over utilities, which will make the home much easier to flip or rent out once it is repaired.