Investor Special! Duplex Fixer-Upper at 3962 Helen St, Detroit
Opportunity knocks with this two-unit duplex in the heart of Detroit’s resurgent East Side. Located at 3962 Helen St, this property offers tremendous potential for the savvy investor or hands-on homeowner ready to bring a diamond in the rough back to life.
Each unit features **3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom**, with spacious layouts and vintage character throughout. The property sits on a generously sized lot with off-street parking and a shared backyard space. Original details like wood trim and hardwood floors may still be salvageable, giving this home great bones for a rewarding renovation.
Highlights:
* 2,600+ sq ft of total living space (approx.)
* Separate entrances for each unit
* Potential for rental income or multi-generational living
* Minutes from downtown Detroit, Eastern Market, and major freeways
* Area is seeing new development and rising property values
This is a full rehab project — **property needs significant work** and is being sold **as-is**. But with the right vision, 3962 Helen could become a cash-flowing asset or a beautifully restored home.
**Bring your tools, your team, and your imagination — and make this Detroit duplex your next great investment!**
Opportunity knocks with this two-unit duplex in the heart of Detroit’s resurgent East Side. Located at 3962 Helen St, this property offers tremendous potential for the savvy investor or hands-on homeowner ready to bring a diamond in the rough back to life.
Each unit features **3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom**, with spacious layouts and vintage character throughout. The property sits on a generously sized lot with off-street parking and a shared backyard space. Original details like wood trim and hardwood floors may still be salvageable, giving this home great bones for a rewarding renovation.
Highlights:
* 2,600+ sq ft of total living space (approx.)
* Separate entrances for each unit
* Potential for rental income or multi-generational living
* Minutes from downtown Detroit, Eastern Market, and major freeways
* Area is seeing new development and rising property values
This is a full rehab project — **property needs significant work** and is being sold **as-is**. But with the right vision, 3962 Helen could become a cash-flowing asset or a beautifully restored home.
**Bring your tools, your team, and your imagination — and make this Detroit duplex your next great investment!**
Property Details
Price:
$48,000
MLS #:
20251019298
Status:
Active
Beds:
0
Baths:
3
Address:
3962 Helen Street
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Multi Family
Subdivision:
MILLS SUB 4
Neighborhood:
05052 – Det: 6-Mack I75-Conner
City:
Detroit
Listed Date:
Jul 21, 2025
State:
MI
Finished Sq Ft:
2,600
ZIP:
48207
Year Built:
1925
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I’m a first-generation American with Italian roots. My journey combines family, real estate, and the American dream. Raised in a loving home, I embraced my Italian heritage and studied in Italy before returning to the US. As a mother of four, married for 30 years, my joy is family time. Real estate runs in my blood, inspired by my parents’ success in the industry. I earned my real estate license at 18, learned from a mentor at Century 21, and continued to grow at Remax. In 2022, I became the…
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Schools
School District:
Detroit
Interior
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Heating
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Exterior
Architectural Style
Duplex
Construction Materials
Brick
Financial
Taxes
$4,653
Map
Community
- Address3962 Helen Street Detroit MI
- SubdivisionMILLS SUB 4
- CityDetroit
- CountyWayne
- Zip Code48207
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