Address
2559 Helen Street, Detroit, MI
Price
$ 350,000
Property Attributes
- ID#20261072489
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyWAYNE
- CityDetroit
- AreaDet Woodward Mcclellan So Mack
- NeighborhoodTEFFTS SUB
- Zip48207
- StyleColonial
- Year Built1911
- Taxes$ 1569
- Price$ 350,000
- Bedrooms4
- Full Bathrooms2
- Half Bathrooms1
- Sqr Footage2400
- Lot Size0.09 Acres
Data Source:
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Property Description
Welcome to Helen—an old home thoughtfully brought back to life in Detroit’s Islandview neighborhood. The goal here was never to strip away the past and make an old house look new. It was to preserve the character, craftsmanship and details, while thoughtfully reimagining it for the way we live today. Offering four bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a main-level powder room and an impressive four finished levels of living space, Helen pairs character with the function you want. Original architectural details, warm wood tones, leaded glass, vintage drainboard sink, carefully selected lighting and layered finishes create a sense of history and permanence that simply can’t be recreated in new construction. At the heart of the home, the reimagined kitchen, mudroom and butler pantry was designed for everyday living as much as gathering, with thoughtful storage like a built in mudroom bench, modern conveniences like a pot filler faucet and finishes selected to feel as though they belong here like leathered granite counters and marble subway backsplash. Throughout the home, spaces have been reconsidered not simply for how they look, but for how they will be lived in. The finished lower level extends the home even further, offering additional space to gather, entertain or unwind, complete with a wet bar. With four finished levels, there is room here for life to evolve—bedrooms, work-from-home space, guests, hobbies and everything that comes next. Off-street parking with alley access in a privacy fenced backyard adds another welcome convenience. Throughout the 2026 restoration, the intention was simple: save what deserved to be saved, thoughtfully improve what needed to function better and make it the prettiest home you ever did see. 2559 Helen is agent owned.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 9/15/2026 | Listed $350,000 |
General Features
| Sewer | PublicSewer |
|---|---|
| Heating | ForcedAir, NaturalGas |
| Cooling | CeilingFans |
| Possession | AtClose |
| Roof | Asphalt, Other |
| Appliances | BarFridge, Dishwasher, FreeStandingGasRange, FreeStandingRefrigerator, Microwave |
| Garage Spaces | 0.0 |
| Patio/Porch Features | Covered, Porch |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Pool Features | None |
| Security Features | SecuritySystemLeased |
| Construction Materials | VinylSiding |
| Year Built | 1911 |
| Levels | Three |
| Property Subtype | SingleFamilyResidence |
| County | Wayne |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | No |
| Attached Garage | No |
| Subdivision Name | TEFFTS SUB |
| Garage Y/N | No |
| Total Rooms | 12 |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | Helen is a one way street. Home is between Charlevoix and Vernor and Mount Elliot and East Grand Blvd. |
| City | DetroitCity_Wayne |
| Disclosures | TaxesNotHomesteadExempt |
| Entry Location | GroundLevelwSteps |
| Senior Community Y/N | No |
| High School District | Detroit |
| MLS Area | Area05053DetWoodwardMcclellanSoMack |
| Lot Size Units | Acres |
| Carport Y/N | No |
| Land Lease Y/N | No |
| Tax Annual Amount | 1569.0 |
| Home Warranty Y/N | No |
| Lease Renewal Y/N | No |
| Additional Parcels Y/N | No |
| Lease Considered Y/N | No |
| Rent Control Y/N | No |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Occupancy Type | Owner |
| Tax Assessed Value | 6450 |
| Expected Active Date | 2026-09-15 |
| MobileHomeRemainsYN | No |
| PostalCity | Detroit_Wayne |
| Legal Description | W HELEN S 5 FT 24 N 30 FT 23 TEFFTS SUB L24 P72 PLATS, WCR 15/114 35 X 106 |
Interior Features
| Basement | Finished |
|---|---|
| Basement (Y/N) | Yes |
| Air Conditioning Y/N | No |
| Heating Y/N | Yes |
| Fireplace Y/N | No |
| Above Grade Finished Area | 1800.0 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Laundry Features | LaundryRoom |
| Total Bedrooms | 4 |
| Below Grade Finished Area | 600.0 |
| LivingAreaSource | Estimated |
| Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type | SquareFeet |
| Total Baths | 3 |
Exterior Features
| Fencing | BackYard, Fenced |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | AlleyAccess, NoGarage, ParkingPad |
| Water Source | Public |
| Foundation Details | Basement, BrickMortar |
| Spa | No |
| Lot Dimensions | 35X106 |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.09 |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
| Road Frontage Type | Paved |
| Crops Included Y/N | No |
| Horse Y/N | No |
| Irrigation Water Rights Y/N | No |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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