Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/25/2026
Listed
$60,000
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MLS
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Property Description
Court Appointed Receiver Sale -278 Helen St. Opportunity to acquire a vacant three-story duplex totaling approximately 3,081 square feet situated on a 0.114-acre lot in Cincinnati's desirable Mount Auburn neighborhood. Unit 1 (upstairs) features 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, Unit 2 (1st floor) features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Both units have access to the full basement. Positioned near Christ Hospital and the University of Cincinnati, the property may be well suited for student housing, furnished rentals, healthcare provider housing, or traditional multifamily rentals. Its size, layout, and location create the opportunity to capitalize on strong and consistent housing demand generated by nearby universities, hospitals, and major employment centers. The property benefits from convenient access to I-71, Downtown Cincinnati, Uptown employment districts, medical campuses, restaurants, and entertainment amenities.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 278 Helen St
General
- Price: $60,000
- Status: Active
- Type: Duplex
- Source: Cincinnati
- MLS ID: 1884578
- Updated: 6/25/2026
- Added to Site: 3 day(s) ago
Parking
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking: Driveway
Location
- Area: Mt. Auburn
- County: Hamilton
- Township: Cincinnati City
- Driving Directions: E McMillan St to Highland Ave to right on Helen St
School Information
- School District: Cincinnati City SD
- High School District: Cincinnati City SD
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Three Story
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
- Windows: Aluminum
- Stories/Levels: Three
- Square Feet: 3,081
- Year Built: 1907
Unit Information
- 2 Bedroom Units: 1
- 3 Bedroom Units: 1
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.114
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 4,966
Financial Considerations
- Semi-Annual Taxes: $2710
Disclosures and Reports
- APN: 089-0001-0103-00
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Schools
Schools serving 278 Helen St
School District:Cincinnati City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
William H Taft Elementary School 270 Southern Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45219 | PK-6 | 0.3 mi |
Walnut Hills High School 3250 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45207 | 7-12 | 1.8 mi |
Withrow University High School 2488 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45208 | 7-12 | 3 mi |
Hughes STEM High School 2515 Clifton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45219 | 7-12 | 1 mi |
Robert A. Taft Information Technology High School 420 Ezzard Charles Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45214 | 7-12 | 1.4 mi |
Clark Montessori High School 3030 Erie Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45208 | 7-12 | 4.2 mi |
Riverview East Academy 3555 Kellogg Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45226 | 9-12 | 3.5 mi |
Woodward Career Technical High School 7005 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45237 | 7-12 | 5 mi |
Aiken New Tech High School 5641 Belmont Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45224 | 7-12 | 5.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 278 Helen St
Tax History
Tax History for 278 Helen St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$5,634
-5%
$85,523
—
2024
$5,908
5%
$85,523
—
2023
$5,636
149%
$85,523
214%
2021
$2,259
-49%
$27,252
-54%
2022
$4,422
96%
$59,693
119%
2020
$2,259
23%
$27,252
14%
2019
$1,833
—
$23,905
—
2018
$1,835
4%
$23,905
—
2017
$1,767
32%
$23,905
35%
2016
$1,342
12%
$17,679
—
2015
$1,200
—
$17,679
—
2014
$1,206
2%
$17,679
4%
2013
$1,180
—
$17,000
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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Sold by Steve Guidugli
278 Helen Street, Cincinnati, OH 45219 (MLS# 1884578) is a Duplex property with 0 bedrooms and 0 full bathrooms. 278 Helen Street is currently listed for $60,000 and was received on June 25, 2026. Want to learn more about 278 Helen Street? Do you have questions about finding other Duplex real estate for sale in Mount Auburn? You can browse all Mount Auburn real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.