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.
For sale
$350,000
2559 Helen St, Detroit, MI 48207
4beds
2,400sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1911
3,920 Square Feet Lot
$341,500 Zestimate®
$146/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 19 days
- 1,564
- 306
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jennifer C Chimienti 313-530-5200,
Heirloom House Co 313-530-5200,
Michael Chimienti 313-784-9879,
Social House Real Estate Group LLC
Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20261072489
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 11 X 13
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11 X 11
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 11 X 12
Bedroom
- Level: Third
- Area: 416
- Dimensions: 16 X 26
Other
- Level: Second
- Area: 64
- Dimensions: 8 X 8
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 48
- Dimensions: 6 X 8
Other
- Level: Entry
- Area: 30
- Dimensions: 6 X 5
Other
- Level: Entry
- Area: 35
- Dimensions: 7 X 5
Dining room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 11 X 14
Family room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 315
- Dimensions: 21 X 15
Kitchen
- Level: Entry
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11 X 11
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 36
- Dimensions: 6 X 6
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 140
- Dimensions: 10 X 14
Living room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 12 X 14
Mud room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 54
- Dimensions: 6 X 9
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fans
Appliances
- Included: Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Microwave
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,400 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,800
- Finished area below ground: 600
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Alley Access, No Garage, Parking Pad
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Entry location: GroundLevelwSteps
- Patio & porch: Covered, Porch
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced
Lot
- Size: 3,920 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 35 x 106
Details
- Parcel number: W15I009796S
- Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Basement, Brick Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1911
- Major remodel year: 2026
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System Leased
- Subdivision: TEFFTS SUB
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Detroit
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $146/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $6,450
- Annual tax amount: $1,569
- Date on market: 9/15/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 20 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,Va Loan
Estimated market value
$341,500
$324,000 - $359,000
$2,454/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $350,000+311.8%$146/sqft |
Source:  Realcomp II #20261072489 Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2026 | Sold | $85,000-5.5%$35/sqft |
Source: Realcomp II #20261013502 Report a problem | ||
| 3/18/2026 | Pending sale | $89,900$37/sqft |
Source: Realcomp II #20261013502 Report a problem | ||
| 3/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $89,900$37/sqft |
Source: Realcomp II #20261013502 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $48,000 +27.7% |
| 2024 | -- | $37,600 +65.6% |
| 2023 | -- | $22,700 +38.4% |
| 2022 | -- | $16,400 +2.5% |
| 2021 | -- | $16,000 |
| 2020 | $892 +52.3% | $16,000 +30.1% |
| 2019 | $585 | $12,300 +3.4% |
| 2018 | $585 | $11,900 -2.5% |
| 2017 | -- | $12,200 -73.7% |
| 2016 | $389 | $46,300 +444.7% |
| 2015 | $389 -18% | $8,500 -14.6% |
| 2013 | $475 +21.9% | $9,956 -31.8% |
| 2010 | $389 | $14,596 -12% |
| 2009 | -- | $16,586 -13.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $19,175 |
| 2007 | -- | $19,175 +5.5% |
| 2005 | $48 | $18,175 +3% |
| 2004 | -- | $17,646 |
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Neighborhood: Islandview
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