Welcome to 1470 Helen St — a rare opportunity to own a piece of Detroit history in the heart of the resurging Islandview neighborhood! This beautifully renovated 3-story farmhouse was originally built in 1905 and is celebrating its 120th year with a total modern makeover inside and out.
Offering 4 spacious bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, this home blends historic charm with contemporary finishes. Soaring ceilings and oversized rooms provide an open, airy feel throughout. EVERYTHING is brand new — including the roof, windows, siding, flooring, paint, kitchen, baths, plumbing, electrical, privacy fence, and even fresh sod and seed for your outdoor spaces. A brand-new gas furnace and water heater will be installed before closing.
The main living area spans 1,669 sq ft, with even more finished space in both the third floor and basement — perfect for extra bedrooms, a home office, gym, or entertainment area.
Future-minded buyers take note: owner-occupants may be eligible to purchase the adjacent 30’ x 100’ lot (1464 Helen) from the Detroit Land Bank Authority — a rare chance to expand your yard, garden, or investment footprint.
Location is everything, and 1470 Helen delivers: just a half mile from Belle Isle, the Detroit Yacht Club, and the award-winning Detroit Riverwalk. Enjoy walkable access to historic Indian Village, West Village, and the E. Jefferson corridor, packed with dining, culture, and community.
Whether you’re looking for a turn-key home in a fast-growing neighborhood or a savvy investment in Detroit’s comeback, this one checks every box. Don’t miss your chance to own a fully revitalized Detroit gem!
For sale
$220,000
1470 Helen St, Detroit, MI 48207
4beds
2,472sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1905
3,484.8 Square Feet Lot
$217,300 Zestimate®
$89/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Contemporary finishesPrivacy fenceHistoric charmSoaring ceilingsOversized rooms
- 131 days
- on Zillow |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 17, 2025 at 02:57pm
Listed by:
Ryan Lally 313-288-0434,
KW Grosse Pointe 313-886-7239
Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20250023445

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Basement: Finished,Full,Interior Entry
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,472 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,669
- Finished area below ground: 803
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Alley Access, No Garage, Parking Pad
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Entry location: GroundLevelwSteps
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Porch
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced,Fencing Allowed
Lot
- Size: 3,484.8 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 35.00 x 100.00
Details
- Parcel number: W15I008695S
- Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Farmhouse
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Basement, Brick Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1905
- Major remodel year: 2024
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
- Subdivision: LOTHROP EST CO LTD LOTS 69 THRU 134 (PLATS)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Detroit
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $89/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $28,600
- Annual tax amount: $2,517
- Date on market: 4/7/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,Trade 1031 Exchange,Va Loan,Warranty Deed
- Exclusions: Exclusion(s) Do Not Exist
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