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.
Pending
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
- 27 days
- 97
- 4
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kurt Polter 513-841-7000,
Prodigy Properties 513-841-7000
Source: Cincy MLS,MLS#: 1884578
Originating MLS: Cincinnati Area Multiple Listing Service
Originating 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
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,634 +0.1% | $85,523 |
| 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 |
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