Three-story residence with a covered front porch and brick foundation
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2559 Helen Street

Detroit, Michigan 48207
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Bed 4

Bed

Bath 2.5

Bath

SqFt1,800

Sqft

Acres0.09

Acre(Lot)

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 f or 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.

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $350,000

AD Id : 91224269

MLS Id : 20261072489

Beds : 4

Lot Size : 0.09 Acre

Living Area Size : 1,800 Sq. Ft

Tax Amount : $1,569

Year Built : 1911

Garage : No Garage

County : Wayne

Subdivision: Cobblestone Condo

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total Bedrooms: 4

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 2.5 Full Baths: 2 Half Baths: 1
  • Room Information

    Total Rooms: 15 Porches: Porch - Covered,Porch,Covered

    Interior Features

    Security Alarm (rented) Roof: Asphalt,Other Basement Description: Finished Appliances: Dishwasher,Free-Standing Gas Range,Free-Standing Refrigerator,Microwave,Bar Fridge
  • Heating & Cooling

    Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s) Heating: Forced Air Heating Fuel: Natural Gas

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1911 Building Stories: 3 Story Roof: Asphalt,Other Foundation/Basement: Basement Architecture: Colonial
  • Exterior Features

    Fenced Construction: Vinyl
  • Utility Features

    Sewer: Sewer (Sewer-Sanitary)
  • Water

    Public (Municipal)

  • Lot Information

    Lot Size: 0.09 Lot Dimensions: 35X106 Frontage Feet: 35
  • Property Information

    SQ ft: 1800 Subdivision: Teffts Sub Financing: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA

  • Listing Price Information

    Original List Price: $350,000
  • Listing Information

    Possession: At Close Legal Description: W HELEN S 5 FT 24 N 30 FT 23 TEFFTS SUB L24 P72 PLATS, WCR 15/114 35 X 106

  • Tax Information

    Annual Tax: $1,569 Parcel Number: W15I009796S
  • Possession

    At Close
  • Legal Information

    Legal Description: Section: W HELEN S 5 FT 24 N 30 FT 23 TEFFTS SUB L24 P72 PLATS, WCR 15/114 35 X 106

  • Parking Information

    Garage Size: No Garage Garage Description: Alley Access,Parking Pad
  • Multi-Unit Information

    Road Frontage: Paved

  • School Information

    School District: Detroit
  • Utility Information

    Water: Public (Municipal) Sewer: Sewer (Sewer-Sanitary)
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ByOwner last updated this listing 09/17/2026 @ 00:57

MLS: 20261072489 LISTED BY: Jennifer C Chimienti , Heirloom House Co 313-530-5200 SOURCE: Realcomp II Ltd

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