For sale

$240,000

279 Helen St, Cincinnati, OH 45219

3beds

1,841sqft

$1,882/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1906

4,268 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$130/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Original characterFull basementHigh ceilingsWood flooringThird floor

OWNER-OCCUPANT OR INVESTOR OPPORTUNITY Welcome to 279 Helen St. in Cincinnati's Mount Auburn neighborhood. Priced at $240,000, this spacious 3-4 bedroom, 1-bath home offers approximately 1,841 sq. ft. and plenty of opportunity to create value. Original character, high ceilings, and wood flooring provide a solid foundation for an owner-occupant looking to personalize their home or an investor seeking their next project. A full basement and third floor add valuable storage and utility space. Conveniently located near the University of Cincinnati, Christ Hospital, Downtown Cincinnati, and numerous neighborhood amenities. Whether you're looking for a home of your own or an investment with potential, 279 Helen St. is ready for your vision. New HVAC, new high efficiency windows w/lifetime transferrable warranty. Property being sold AS IS. Coming Soon - No showings prior to 9/16/26

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Features: Wood Floor
Level: Second
Area: 156
Dimensions: 13 x 12

Bedroom 2

Level: Second
Area: 156
Dimensions: 13 x 12

Bedroom 3

Level: Second
Area: 132
Dimensions: 11 x 12

Bedroom 4

Area: 0
Dimensions: 0 x 0

Bedroom 5

Area: 0
Dimensions: 0 x 0

Primary bathroom

Features: Shower, Tub

Bathroom 1

Features: Full
Level: Second

Dining room

Features: Wood Floor
Level: Second
Area: 96
Dimensions: 12 x 8

Family room

Area: 0
Dimensions: 0 x 0

Kitchen

Features: Tile Floor, Walkout, Wood Cabinets
Area: 432
Dimensions: 27 x 16

Living room

Features: Fireplace, Wood Floor
Area: 156
Dimensions: 13 x 12

Office

Area: 0
Dimensions: 0 x 0

Heating

Forced Air, Gas

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater

Features

Ceiling Fan(s)
Windows: Low Emissivity Windows, Double Hung, Vinyl, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
Basement: Full,Concrete,Unfinished,Walk-Out Access
Attic: Storage
Number of fireplaces: 2
Fireplace features: Gas, Inoperable, Living Room

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,841
Total interior livable area: 1,841 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Off Street, On Street
Carport spaces: 1
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Accessibility

Accessibility features: No Accessibility Features

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
Fencing: Wood

Lot

Size: 4,268 Square Feet
Dimensions: 35 x 126
Features: Less than .5 Acre, Busline Near

Details

Parcel number: 0890001010200
Zoning description: Residential

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Traditional
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Aluminum Siding
Foundation: Stone
Roof: Shingle,Composition

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1906

Utilities & green energy

Electric: 220 Volts
Gas: Natural
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Cable Connected

Green energy

Energy efficient items: No

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Cincinnati

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $130/sqft
Tax assessed value: $155,000
Annual tax amount: $3,344
Date on market: 9/16/2026
Listing terms: No Special Financing

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/16/2026	Listed for sale	$240,000+54.8%$130/sqft
Source: Cincy MLS #1893755 Report a problem
10/15/2021	Sold	$155,000+7%$84/sqft
Source: Cincy MLS #1715671 Report a problem
9/18/2021	Pending sale	$144,900+709.5%$79/sqft
Source: Cincy MLS #1715671 Report a problem
10/17/2011	Sold	$17,900$10/sqft
Source: Cincy MLS #1285432 Report a problem
9/21/2011	Listed for sale	$17,900-38.3%$10/sqft
Source: foreclosure.com Report a problem
7/15/2011	Sold	$29,000$16/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
7/3/2011	Listed for sale	--
Source: foreclosure.com Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$3,344 +3.1%	$54,250
2024	$3,243 -2.2%	$54,250
2023	$3,316 +165.9%	$54,250 +198%
2022	$1,247 -1.8%	$18,204
2021	$1,271	$18,204
2020	$1,271 +3.7%	$18,204 +14%
2019	$1,225	$15,967
2018	--	$15,967 0%
2017	$1,180 +160.8%	$15,968 +154.9%
2016	$452 +5.6%	$6,265
2015	$428 -0.5%	$6,265
2014	$431 -1.6%	$6,265
2013	$438 +2.2%	$6,265
2012	$428 -76.9%	$6,265 -77.5%
2011	$1,850 -0.1%	$27,804 -8%
2010	$1,851 +52.8%	$30,220
2009	$1,211 +2%	$30,220
2008	$1,187 +17.1%	$30,220 -2%
2007	$1,014 +1.7%	$30,835
2006	$998 -1.5%	$30,835
2005	$1,013 +27.7%	$30,835 +28.6%
2003	$793 -13.8%	$23,975
2002	$920 +32.7%	$23,975 +13.4%
2001	$693 +3.9%	$21,140
2000	$667	$21,140