Grand Victorian Investment Opportunity – Prime Detroit Multi-Family
Rare Find: Historic 3,084 SF Multi-Family Gem with Major Exterior Work Complete
Discover an exceptional value-add opportunity just minutes from downtown Detroit. This substantial 1916-built multi-family property in the Gratiot-Grand neighborhood combines old-world craftsmanship with modern investment potential—and significant exterior restoration already invested.
What I Love About This Home
This is a beautiful brick home situated on a great block in an up-and-coming neighborhood that's close to downtown. The solid construction, tree-lined street, and proximity to all that downtown Detroit has to offer make this a rare opportunity for investors who can see the potential beneath the surface.
Property Highlights
??? Impressive Scale & Bones
Generous 3,084 square feet across multiple units
Solid century-old construction built to last
2 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms
Expansive 6,534 SF lot providing excellent land value
?? Unbeatable Location
Minutes from downtown Detroit – prime proximity to employment, entertainment & dining
Major corridor access via Gratiot Avenue
Established Gratiot-Grand neighborhood with strong fundamentals
Riding the wave of Detroit's urban renaissance
? Major Exterior Investment Complete
Extensive professional brickwork throughout the property
Missing bricks replaced on main structure, front steps, and porch
Structural integrity enhanced and preserved
Curb appeal foundation established
Costly exterior restoration work already handled
?? Investment Advantages
Multi-family income potential – multiple revenue streams from day one
Downtown proximity drives strong rental demand and appreciation
Reduced renovation timeline – significant exterior work complete
Strong fundamentals – robust structure with recent masonry investment
ZIP 48207 – positioned in Detroit's growth corridor
The Opportunity
This is a full rehabilitation project ideal for experienced investors, developers, or renovation specialists seeking substantial upside. With the costly and labor-intensive brickwork already completed, you can focus your budget and efforts on interior transformation and systems upgrades.
Important Note: Buyer may be required to enter into a development agreement with the City of Detroit outlining rehabilitation timeline and scope of work.
The grand scale, solid foundation, completed exterior masonry, and downtown proximity provide the perfect platform for transformation into:
High-end multi-family rental units capitalizing on downtown worker demand
Owner-occupied multi-generational home with income potential
Luxury conversion showcasing historic character
Value-add flip with significant profit margins
Perfect for: Investors seeking cashflow properties | Fix-and-flip specialists | Developers with vision | Portfolio builders
?? 3934 Helen Street, Detroit, MI 48207
Smart money starts here. Exterior foundation complete, downtown minutes away—bring your interior vision and capture the upside.
Development Agreement: Prospective buyers should be prepared to work with the City of Detroit on rehabilitation commitments.
For sale by owner
$75,000
3934 Helen St, Detroit, MI 48207
4beds
3,084sqft
MultiFamily
Built in 1916
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$24/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Curb appeal foundation established
What the owner loves about this home
This is a beautiful brick home situated on a great block in an up-and-coming neighborhood that's close to downtown. The solid construction and proximity to all that downtown Detroit has to offer make this a rare opportunity for investors who can see the potential beneath the surface.
- 266 days
- 643
- 56
Listed by:
Property Owner (718) 791-4305
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air, Gas
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,084 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage - Detached
Features
- Exterior features: Brick
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 15008842
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1916
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer at Street
- Water: Municipal Water
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Detroit
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $24/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $23,300
- Date on market: 1/10/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,208/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $75,000-25%$24/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/11/2026 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $100,000$32/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 2/12/2026 | Pending sale | $100,000$32/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 1/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $100,000+104.1%$32/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/2/2023 | Listing removed | $49,000$16/sqft |
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| 12/29/2022 | Price change | $49,000-14%$16/sqft |
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| 9/10/2022 | Price change | $57,000-18.5%$18/sqft |
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| 8/15/2022 | Listed for sale | $69,900+84.9%$23/sqft |
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| 2/1/2019 | Listing removed | $37,800$12/sqft |
Source: Hawkins Realty Group, Inc #218104233 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2018 | Price change | $37,800-1.8%$12/sqft |
Source: Hawkins Realty Group, Inc #218104233 Report a problem | ||
| 8/8/2018 | Price change | $38,500-14.4%$12/sqft |
Source: Hawkins Realty Group, Inc #218062920 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2018 | Listed for sale | $45,000$15/sqft |
Source: Hawkins Realty Group, Inc #218062920 Report a problem | ||
| 12/27/2002 | Sold | $45,000$15/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $23,300 +25.9% |
| 2024 | -- | $18,500 +18.6% |
| 2023 | -- | $15,600 +20.9% |
| 2022 | -- | $12,900 -5.8% |
| 2021 | -- | $13,700 |
| 2020 | $712 -43.4% | $13,700 +21.2% |
| 2019 | $1,257 | $11,300 +6.6% |
| 2018 | $1,257 | $10,600 +863.6% |
| 2017 | -- | $1,100 -86.4% |
| 2016 | $1,112 | $8,100 +326.3% |
| 2015 | $1,112 +24.7% | $1,900 -78.7% |
| 2013 | $892 -19.8% | $8,920 -31.8% |
| 2010 | $1,112 | $13,078 -12% |
| 2009 | -- | $14,861 -13.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $17,180 |
| 2007 | -- | $17,180 +5.5% |
| 2005 | $198 | $16,284 +3% |
| 2004 | -- | $15,810 |
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