New Construction
Address
2559 Helen Street, Detroit, MI
Price
$ 350,000
Property Attributes
- ID#61030217
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyWAYNE
- CityDetroit
- AreaDetroit
- NeighborhoodTeffts Sub
- Zip482 073
- StyleColonial
- Year Built1911
- Taxes$ 1569
- Price$ 350,000
- Bedrooms4
- Full Bathrooms2
- Half Bathrooms1
- Sqr Footage1800
- Lot Size0.09 Acres
Data Source:
Bay County REALTOR® Association
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
| Heating | Forced Air |
|---|---|
| Kitchen Level | Entry |
| Cooling | Ceiling Fan(s) |
| Possession | At Close |
| Water | Public Water |
| Appliances | Dishwasher,Microwave,Range/Oven,Refrigerator |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Year Built | 1911 |
| Subdivision | Teffts Sub |
| Style | Colonial |
| County | Wayne |
| Class | RESIDENTIAL |
| Type | Single Family |
| Ownership | Private |
| Associated Document Count | 1 |
| Status | Active |
| Subdivision | MI |
| Sale/Rent | For Sale |
| Manufactured Y/N | No |
| Structure Style | More than 2 Stories |
| Subj to Short Sale Apprvl | No |
| Home Warranty Y/N | No |
| Primary City | Detroit |
| Directions | Helen is a one way street. Home is between Charlevoix and Vernor and Mount Elliot and East Grand Blvd. |
| City | Detroit |
| School District | Detroit City School District |
| Lease Y/N | No |
| Originating MLS | RealComp |
| Financial Terms | Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA |
| Legal Description | W HELEN S 5 FT 24 N 30 FT 23 TEFFTS SUB L24 P72 PLATS,WCR 15/114 35 X 106 |
| DOM | 6 |
| Postal Code | 48207 |
| Price Per Sq Ft Total AG | 194.44 |
| Public Remarks | 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 |
Interior Features
| Family Room Level | Basement |
|---|---|
| Dining Room Level | Entry |
| Living Room Level | Entry |
| Basement | Finished |
| Bedroom 1 Level | Second |
| Laundry Room Level | Basement |
| Kitchen Length | 11 |
| Family Room Length | 21 |
| Laundry Room Width | 14 |
| Family Room Width | 15 |
| Living Room Length | 12 |
| Bedroom 4 Width | 26 |
| Bedroom 2 Width | 11 |
| Bedroom 3 Width | 12 |
| Laundry Room Length | 10 |
| Dining Room Width | 14 |
| Bedroom 4 Length | 16 |
| Bedroom 2 Length | 11 |
| Living Room Width | 14 |
| Bedroom 3 Length | 11 |
| Dining Room Length | 11 |
| Kitchen Width | 11 |
| Beds | 4 |
| Fireplace? | No |
| Total Rooms | 15 |
| Bedroom 1 Length | 11 |
| Bedroom 1 Width | 13 |
| Below Grade SqFt | 717 |
| Above Grade SqFt | 1800 |
| Basement Y/N | Yes |
| Bedroom 2 Floor Covering | Wood |
| Bedroom 3 Floor Covering | Wood |
| Bedroom 4 Floor Covering | Carpet |
| Kitchen Floor Covering | Wood |
| Total SqFt Finished | 2400 |
| Bathroom 1 Length | 8 |
| Bathroom 1 Width | 8 |
| Bathroom 2 Length | 6 |
| Bathroom 2 Width | 8 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior | Vinyl Siding |
|---|---|
| Exterior Amenities | Fenced Yard,Porch |
| Frontage | 35 |
| Lot Size Area | 0.09 |
| Pool (Y/N) | No |
| Lot Dimensions | 35X106 |
| Roads | Paved Street |
| FOUNDATION TYPE | Basement |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
| Garage 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
Property vs Single Family Average in 482 073
Price
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