$350,000 for Sale
2559 helen street, detroit, MI 48207
| Beds 4 | Baths 3 | 1,800 Sqft | 0.09 Acres |
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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.
General Information
Sale Price: $350,000
Price/SqFt: $194
Status: Active
MLS#: rcomi20261072489
City: detroit
Post Office: detroit
Schools: detroit
County: Wayne
Subdivision: teffts sub
Acres: 0.09
Lot Dimensions: 35X106
Bedrooms:4
Bathrooms:3 (2 full, 1 half)
House Size: 1,800 sq.ft.
Acreage: 0.09 est.
Year Built: 1911
Property Type: Single Family
Style: Colonial
Features & Room Sizes
Bedroom 1:
Bedroom 2 :
Bedroom 3:
Bedroom 4:
Family Room:
Greatroom:
Dinning Room:
Kitchen:
Livingroom:
Pole Buildings:
Paved Road: Paved
Garage: No Garage
Garage Description: Alley Access,Parking Pad
Construction: Vinyl
Exterior: Vinyl
Exterior Misc: Fenced
Basement: Yes
Basement Description: Finished
Foundation : Basement
Appliances: Dishwasher,Free-Standing Gas Range,Free-Standing Refrigerator,Microwave,Bar Fridge
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Heating: Forced Air
Fuel: Natural Gas
Waste: Sewer (Sewer-Sanitary)
Watersource: Public (Municipal)
Tax, Fees & Legal
Home warranty: No
Est. Summer Taxes: $723
Est. Winter Taxes: $846
Legal Description: W HELEN S 5 FT 24 N 30 FT 23 TEFFTS SUB L24 P72 PLATS, WCR 15/114 35 X 106
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Listing By: Jennifer C Chimienti of Heirloom House Co, Phone: (313) 530-5200
