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  • Est. $60,000

    278 Helen St, Cincinnati, OH 45219

    5beds
    --baths
    3,081sqft
    Multi Family, Duplex
    Built in 1907
    -- sqft lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $19/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Three-story duplex
    Court Appointed Receiver Sale -278 Helen St. Opportunity to acquire a vacant three-story duplex totaling approximately 3,081 square feet situated on a 0.114-acre lot in Cincinnati's desirable Mount Auburn neighborhood. Unit 1 (upstairs) features 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, Unit 2 (1st floor) features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Both units have access to the full basement. Positioned near Christ Hospital and the University of Cincinnati, the property may be well suited for student housing, furnished rentals, healthcare provider housing, or traditional multifamily rentals. Its size, layout, and location create the opportunity to capitalize on strong and consistent housing demand generated by nearby universities, hospitals, and major employment centers. The property benefits from convenient access to I-71, Downtown Cincinnati, Uptown employment districts, medical campuses, restaurants, and entertainment amenities.
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    Zillow last checked:

    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Kurt Polter 513-841-7000,

    Prodigy Properties 513-841-7000

    Source: Cincy MLS,MLS#: 1884578MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Cincinnati Area Multiple Listing Service

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 5
      Heating
      • Forced Air
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Features
      • Windows: Aluminum Frames
      • Basement: Full
      • Has fireplace: No
      • Fireplace features: None
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 3,081
      • Total interior livable area: 3,081 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Driveway
      • Uncovered spaces: 2
      Features
      • Stories: 3
      Lot
      • Size: 4,965 Square Feet
      Details
      • Parcel number: 0890001010300
      • Special conditions: Auction

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: MultiFamily
      • Property subtype: Multi Family, Duplex
      Materials
      • Brick
      • Foundation: Block
      • Roof: Shingle
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1907

      Utilities & green energy

      • Gas: Natural
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Cincinnati

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $19/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $244,350
      • Annual tax amount: $5,420
      • Date on market: 6/25/2026
      • Listing terms: No Special Financing

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

        Not available

        Not available

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$5,626 -0.2%$85,523
        2023$5,636 +27.4%$85,523 +43.3%
        2022$4,422 +95.8%$59,693 +119%
        2021$2,259 $27,251
        2020$2,259 +23.1%$27,251 +14%
        2019$1,835 -11.6%$23,905
        2018$2,075 +17.4%$23,905
        2017$1,767 +24.1%$23,905 +35.2%
        2016$1,424 +18.7%$17,679
        2015$1,200 -0.5%$17,679
        2014$1,206 +2.2%$17,679 +4%
        2013$1,180 +2.2%$17,000
        2012$1,154 +1.5%$17,000
        2011$1,137 -11.6%$17,000 -18.6%
        2010$1,285 +1.7%$20,895
        2009$1,263 +1.5%$20,895
        2008$1,245 +5%$20,895 -8%
        2007$1,186 +1.1%$22,715
        2006$1,173 +2%$22,715
        2005$1,150 -64.6%$22,715 -61.8%
        2003$3,245 +6.7%$59,430
        2002$3,041 +111.9%$59,430 +122.5%
        2001$1,435 +3.4%$26,705
        2000$1,387 $26,705
        Find assessor info on the county website

        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Mt. Auburn

        Getting around

        75 / 100
        Very Walkable
        58 / 100
        Good Transit
        45 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

        GreatSchools rating