About This Home

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 1780 Helen Street in Detroit, MI is listed for $21,500 ($11 per sqft). Built in 1905, the home offers 1,970 sqft of living space on a 0.08 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1905
  • 0.08 acre lot
  • 2 stories
  • Fireplace

Property Details

2 stories
1 full, 1 half
1905

Amenities

Fireplace
Listing Description

Located in Detroit's historic Islandview neighborhood, this 3-bedroom, 1,970+ SF frame colonial presents an opportunity for residential rehabilitation. Zoned R2, the property offers convenient access to Downtown Detroit, nearby amenities, and major freeways.

Property is being sold as-is with clear title. Interested purchasers must submit a complete proposal package for DLBA consideration, including proof of funds sufficient to cover the purchase price and rehabilitation costs, a detailed scope of work, and documentation of previous development or rehabilitation experience.

All offers are subject to DLBA review and approval. Please note that the Detroit Land bank Authority is entitled to a tax capture for the 5 tax years subsequent to transferring ownership of the property. The tax capture may be incompatible with tax abatements and/or lot combinations that are otherwise available to the selected purchaser.

DLBA will review requests to waive its tax capture rights and may require a payment in lieu of taxes to approve such requests. The payment will be determined upon reviewing the development proforma and effect of any tax abatements on the purchase and development financing. Please refer to DLBA proposal guidelines

Monthly Cost Estimate

$115/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$16
Interest$93
Insurance$6

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

1780 Helen Street

Detroit, MI 48207

J B Mc Kays Sub Deeds

Property Details

Construction

Wood

Heating

Radiant

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 1780 Helen Street is listed at $21,500 ($11/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $115 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1905, 0.08 acre lot, 2 stories, Fireplace.

This property is listed by Gene Kelley II.

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Gene Kelley II

Agent at Real Estate One

Listed by Real Estate One · Broker phone: (248) 304-6700 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 20261086258· Source: Realcomp Limited II· 4 days on PropertySimple

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1780 Helen Street, Detroit, MI 48207

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