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 in Detroit's Gratiot-Grand neighborhood. This substantial 1916-built multi-family property combines old-world craftsmanship with modern investment potential—and significant exterior restoration already invested.
Property Highlights
* Impressive Scale & Bones
Generous 3,084 square feet across multiple units
Solid century-old construction built to last
2 bedrooms | 1 bathrooms in each unit. A 1/2 bathroom in the basement
Expansive 6,534 SF lot providing excellent land value
* 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
* Gratiot-Grand location – established Detroit neighborhood with connectivity
* Reduced renovation timeline – significant exterior work complete
* Strong fundamentals – robust structure with recent masonry investment
ZIP 48207 – area positioning for Detroit's continued revitalization
The Opportunity
This is a full rehabilitation project ideal for experienced investors, developers, or renovation specialists seeking substantial upside. With significant costly and labor-intensive brickwork already completed, you can focus your budget and efforts on interior transformation and systems upgrades.
The grand scale, solid foundation, and completed exterior masonry provide the perfect platform for transformation into:
* High-end multi-family rental units
* 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
Pending
$100,000
3934 Helen St, Detroit, MI 48207
4beds
3,084sqft
Est.:
MultiFamily
Built in 1916
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$32/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Curb appeal foundation established
- 88 days |
- 9 |
- 1 |
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: $32/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $23,300
- Date on market: 1/10/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,479/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Source: | ||
| 12/29/2022 | Price change | $49,000-14%$16/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 9/10/2022 | Price change | $57,000-18.5%$18/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 8/15/2022 | Listed for sale | $69,900+84.9%$23/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 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
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 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Est. payment
$669/mo
Principal & interest
$516
Property taxes
$153
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Gratiot-Grand
Getting around
54 / 100
Good TransitNearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Bunche Elementary-Middle SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 2/10Southeastern High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Detroit
Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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