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1470 Helen St, Detroit, MI, 48207

$240,000

Home List Price

$2,850*

Closing Credit

4 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths, 1 Partial
1,669 SqFt
$144/SqFt
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1470 Helen St, Detroit$240,000

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$2,850*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeResidential
Year Built1905
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
BasementYes
MLS #20240020948
Lot Size0.08 Acres
StatusActive

About 1470 Helen St

***Seller is willing to include an appliance package with a strong offer!***Islandview opportunity of a lifetime! This 3-story Farmhouse built in 1905 is totally renovated, modernized, and ready for the new owner to celebrate its 120 year birthday! Owner occupants may be able to purchase the adjacent 30' x 100' lot (1464 Helen) from the Detroit Land Bank Authority and own a nice plot of land in an area ripe for re-development. The 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home features high ceilings and large rooms throughout. Everything is new - roof, windows, flooring, interior paint, exterior siding, kitchen, bathrooms, plumbing, electrical, privacy fence, sod in front yard and grass seed in backyard. Seller will install new gas furnace and new gas water heater prior to closing. The 1,669 square feet of living space does not include the finished third floor or finished basement! Located just a half mile from the intersection of E Grand Blvd and E Jefferson Ave - at the foot of the Belle Isle bridge, home to the Detroit Yacht Club, the Detroit Boat Club, and the US/Canada border skyline at all hours of the day + night! Walk to nearby historic Indian Village + West Village, and the easternmost part of the Detroit Riverwalk - recently named the #1 Riverwalk in the US!

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Farmhouse
  • Year Built: 1905
  • Stories: 3
  • Living Area: 1,669 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: KW Grosse Pointe
  • Office Phone: (313) 886-7239
  • Listing Agent: Ryan Lally

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Basement: Yes
  • Interior: Furnished - No

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Private Pool: No
  • Exterior: Fenced

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.08 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: 1470 Helen St, Detroit, MI 48207

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $240,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $144/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $1,755
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Detroit, MI

City

Med. Sold Price

$85K

Med. Price/SqFt

$73

Avg. Days On Market

45

# of Sold Homes

475

1470 Helen St vs Detroit

170 DAYS ON ROCKET

+125 Days

$240,000

+$155K More

$144/SqFt

+$70 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $155K more than the Median Sold Price and $70/SqFt more than other homes in Detroit, MI.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: Realcomp II Ltd
  • MLS Number: #20240020948

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: KW Grosse Pointe
  • Office Phone: (313) 886-7239
  • Listing Agent: Ryan Lally

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Feb 08, 2019Home Sold
$24,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$1,755$11,200
2020$575$10,900
2018$575$7,100
2017$573$7,100

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

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Nearby Schools

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  • Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences

  • 2985 E Jefferson Ave

  • 1.03 miles

  • Public Charter Grades KG-5

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/10

  • University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary School

  • 2251 Antietam Ave

  • 1.27 miles

  • Public Charter Grades KG-5

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8
/10

  • Chrysler Elementary School

  • 1445 E Lafayette St

  • 1.71 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $31,420. The majority of Detroit, MI residents have income less than $35k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 1470 Helen St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 1470 Helen St property is $240,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 1470 Helen St is a house located in Detroit, Michigan, 48207.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 1470 Helen St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $1,755 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on February 8, 2019 for $24,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 1470 Helen St has 4 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 1470 Helen St is 1,669 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 1470 Helen St is 1905.

Rocket Homes›Michigan›Wayne County›Detroit›48207›1470 Helen St

This home is located at 1470 Helen St in Detroit, MI and zip code 48207 in the Lower East neighborhood. This 1,669 square foot home, which was built in 1905, sits on a 0.08 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 31, 2024 and is currently priced at $240,000.

While more than 125 listings in Detroit, MI in October 2024 were sold above asking price, there were more than 93 listings sold at asking price, and more than 257 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Detroit, MI between September 2024 and October 2024 increased by 11.2%. The median list price of listings available in October 2024 was $85,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 45 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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