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For sale by owner
  • Price cut: $10K (8/12)
    $279,500

    309 Helen St, Midland, MI 48640

    2beds
    900sqft
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    $1,997/mo
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    SingleFamily
    Built in 1936
    7,405 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $311/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Manicured yardNew professionally landscaped groundsTotally updated interiorRestored pergola
    The Cottage on Helen. This new, older home has undergone an extensive renovation inside and out. From its new professionally landscaped grounds and irrigation system, to a totally updated interior. This exquisite home has been meticulously and tastefully done in a way that honors its classic nature, but provides all the expected amenities of a modern new home. It is a turnkey gem on one of Midland's nicest streets. With a shaded, beautiful private brick patio for entertaining, complete with a restored pergola, to a perfect front porch for enjoying a cup of coffee and looking out over the manicured yard. It is a great home where you can relax and enjoy all that Midland has to offer. With 400 finished sq ft and a utility room in the basement, this cottage has 1300 sq ft total and feels larger than the listed square footage. This stunning cottage possesses the classic charm of an older home in a perfect setting on Helen Street. It is the ideal residence for retirees, snowbirds or professionals who desire a home with distinction and elegance. Walk to the Midland Center for the Arts, and just minutes from the Dow Gardens, the Midland Country Club and downtown. Step back to a simpler and idyllic way of living where the scale and character of a home made it feel like home. Completely renovated inside and out, and ready for your enjoyment. NOTE: If a larger home is desired, plans are in place for an additional large bedroom and full bathroom in the basement, and/or 2 additional bedrooms and a full bathroom could be added upstairs. Invest and grow your home in this outstanding location.
    What the owner loves about this home
    This elegant cottage possesses the classic charm of an older home in a perfect setting on Helen Street. It is the perfect home for retirees, snowbirds or professionals who desire a home with distinction and elegance. With close proximity to the Midland Center for the Arts, the Dow Gardens, the Midland Country Club and downtown. Step back to simpler and idyllic way of living. Completely renovated inside and out, and ready for enjoyment.
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    Property Owner (231) 342-3536

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Forced air, Gas
      Cooling
      • Central
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
      • Laundry: In Unit
      Features
      • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
      • Basement: Partially finished
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 900 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Garage - Detached
      Features
      • Exterior features: Brick
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Park
      Lot
      • Size: 7,405 Square Feet
      Details
      • Parcel number: 141610250

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      Materials
      • Roof: Asphalt
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1936

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Midland

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $311/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $190,000
      • Date on market: 7/5/2026

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

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        $1,199/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/12/2026Price change$279,500-3.5%$311/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        8/4/2026Price change$289,500-2.5%$322/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        7/5/2026Listed for sale$297,000+40.6%$330/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        9/9/2024Sold$211,300+20.7%$235/sqft
        Source: MiRealSource #50151596 Report a problem
        8/12/2024Pending sale$175,000$194/sqft
        Source: MiRealSource #50151596 Report a problem
        8/9/2024Listed for sale$175,000+20.8%$194/sqft
        Source: MIDMLS #50151582 Report a problem
        8/24/2021Listing removed--
        Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
        7/27/2021Listed for rent$1,400$2/sqft
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        5/24/2021Sold$144,900$161/sqft
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        5/11/2021Pending sale$144,900$161/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        4/22/2021Listed for sale$144,900+129.4%$161/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        5/29/2009Sold$63,153-35.6%$70/sqft
        Source: Agent Provided Report a problem
        9/26/2008Listing removed$98,000$109/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker** #072682 Report a problem
        6/20/2008Listed for sale$98,000$109/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker** #072682 Report a problem
        5/9/2008Listing removed$98,000$109/sqft
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        2/26/2008Listed for sale$98,000-2.9%$109/sqft
        Source: RealBird #072682 Report a problem
        10/11/2005Sold$100,900$112/sqft
        Source: Agent Provided Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025-- $95,000 +22.9%
        2024-- $77,300 +28.8%
        2023-- $60,000
        2022-- $60,000 +26.8%
        2021-- $47,300 +1.3%
        2020-- $46,700 +0.2%
        2019$1,727 $46,600 -6.8%
        2018-- $50,000 +10.6%
        2017-- $45,200 +5.1%
        2016-- $43,000 -1.1%
        2012-- $43,500 +1.4%
        2011-- $42,900 +5.4%
        2010-- $40,700 -7.9%
        2009-- $44,200 +2.6%
        2008-- $43,100
        2007-- $43,100
        2006-- $43,100 +0.9%
        2005-- $42,700 +1.9%
        2004-- $41,900 +2.9%
        2003-- $40,700
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 48640

        Getting around

        52 / 100
        Somewhat Walkable
        60 / 100
        Bikeable

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