2559 Helen Street
Detroit, MI 48207
$350,000
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Finished sq ft
- 1,800
- Lot
- 0.09 acres
- Year built
- 1911
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- County
- Wayne
- MLS #
- 20261072489
About this home
Welcome to Helen—an old home thoughtfully brought back to life in Detroit’s Islandview neighborhood.The goal here was never to strip away the past and make an old house look new. It was to preserve the character, craftsmanship and details, while thoughtfully reimagining it for the way we live today.Offering four bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a main-level powder room and an impressive four finished levels of living space, Helen pairs character with the function you want. Original architectural details, warm wood tones, leaded glass, vintage drainboard sink, carefully selected lighting and layered finishes create a sense of history and permanence that simply can’t be recreated in new construction.At the heart of the home, the reimagined kitchen, mudroom and butler pantry was designed for everyday living as much as gathering, with thoughtful storage like a built in mudroom bench, modern conveniences like a pot filler faucet and finishes selected to feel as though they belong here like leathered granite counters and marble subway backsplash. Throughout the home, spaces have been reconsidered not simply for how they look, but for how they will be lived in.The finished lower level extends the home even further, offering additional space to gather, entertain or unwind, complete with a wet bar. With four finished levels, there is room here for life to evolve—bedrooms, work-from-home space, guests, hobbies and everything that comes next. Off-street parking with alley access in a privacy fenced backyard adds another welcome convenience. Throughout the 2026 restoration, the intention was simple: save what deserved to be saved, thoughtfully improve what needed to function better and make it the prettiest home you ever did see. 2559 Helen is agent owned.
Listing courtesy of Heirloom House Co · Realcomp · Listing agent: Jennifer C Chimienti
Listing data is provided through the IDX programs of MichRIC, Realcomp, MiRealSource, Northern Great Lakes MLS, and Greater Lansing REALTORS. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Listings held by brokerages other than Bergrand Realty are marked with the listing brokerage's name. Last updated November 8, 2026.








































