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$240,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1,841 Sq. Ft.
  • 0.098 Acres
  • Updated 8 days ago
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OWNER-OCCUPANT OR INVESTOR OPPORTUNITY Welcome to 279 Helen St. in Cincinnati's Mount Auburn neighborhood. Priced at $240,000, this spacious 3-4 bedroom, 1-bath home offers approximately 1,841 sq. ft. and plenty of opportunity to create value. Original character, high ceilings, and wood flooring provide a solid foundation for an owner-occupant looking to personalize their home or an investor seeking their next project. A full basement and third floor add valuable storage and utility space. Conveniently located near the University of Cincinnati, Christ Hospital, Downtown Cincinnati, and numerous neighborhood amenities. Whether you're looking for a home of your own or an investment with potential, 279 Helen St. is ready for your vision. New HVAC, new high efficiency windows w/lifetime transferrable warranty. Property being sold AS IS. Coming Soon - No showings prior to 9/16/26

Full Property Details for 279 Helen St

General

  • Price: $240,000
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: Cincinnati
  • MLS ID: 1893755
  • Updated: 9/16/2026
  • Added to Site: 8 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 9
  • Rooms/Areas: Bedroom, Bonus Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace(s): Gas, Inoperable
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven/Range, Refrigerator

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Primary Bathroom: Shower, Tub
  • Bathroom 1: Full, Level 2

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Primary Bedroom: Wood Floor, 13 x 12, Level 2, 156 Sq. Ft.
  • Bedroom 2: 13 x 12, Level 2, 156 Sq. Ft.
  • Bedroom 3: 11 x 12, Level 2, 132 Sq. Ft.

Other Rooms

  • Foyer/Entry: Open Foyer, Transom/Sidelit, Wood Floor, Level 1
  • Living Room: Fireplace, Wood Floor, 13 x 12, Level 1, 156 Sq. Ft.
  • Kitchen: Tile Floor, Walk-Out, Wood Cabinets, 27 x 16, 27x16, 432 Sq. Ft.
  • Dining Room: Wood Floor, 12 x 8, Level 2, 96 Sq. Ft.

Additional Information

  • Other Features: 220 Volts, Attic Storage, Bus Line Nearby, Cable, Ceiling Fan

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Patio, Porch

Parking

  • Carport Spaces: 1
  • Parking: Off-Street Parking, On-Street Parking

Location

  • Area: Mt. Auburn
  • County: Hamilton
  • Township: Cincinnati City
  • Suburb: Mt. Auburn
  • Cross Streets: Maplewood
  • Driving Directions: McGregor R/L to Maplewood L to Helen
  • Transportation: Near Busline

School Information

  • School District: Cincinnati City SD
  • High School District: Cincinnati City SD

Community

  • Home Owners Assn.: False

Heating & Cooling

  • Central air: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fans, Central Air Conditioning
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Gas
  • Heating Fuel: Natural
  • Water Heater: Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Two Story Traditional
  • Description/Design: Single Family
  • Exterior Const.: Aluminum Siding
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Full, Concrete Floor, Unfinished, Walk-Out
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Roof: Shingle, Composition
  • Windows: LowE, Double-Hung, Vinyl, ENERGY STAR
  • Stories/Levels: Two
  • Square Feet: 1,841
  • Year Built: 1906

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.098
  • Lot Dimensions: 35 x 126
  • Frontage: City Street
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Lot Description: Less than .5 Acre
  • Fencing (Description): Wood

Financial Considerations

  • Semi-Annual Taxes: $1672

Disclosures and Reports

  • APN: 089-0001-0102-00

Listed by Epique Inc. (502) 552-8001, Richard Stradtman

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  • Richard Stradtman

    Epique Inc.

    502-552-8001

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Schools serving 279 Helen St

School District:Cincinnati City School District
NameGradesDistance
William H Taft Elementary School
270 Southern Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45219
PK-60.2 mi
Walnut Hills High School
3250 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45207
7-121.8 mi
Withrow University High School
2488 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45208
7-123 mi
Hughes STEM High School
2515 Clifton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45219
7-121 mi
Robert A. Taft Information Technology High School
420 Ezzard Charles Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45214
7-121.4 mi
Clark Montessori High School
3030 Erie Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45208
7-124.2 mi
Riverview East Academy
3555 Kellogg Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45226
9-123.4 mi
Woodward Career Technical High School
7005 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45237
7-125 mi
Aiken New Tech High School
5641 Belmont Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45224
7-125.3 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 279 Helen St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/16/2026
Listed
$240,000
9.14%
MLS
10/22/2021
Sold
$219,900
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Tax History for 279 Helen St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$3,344
3%
$54,250
—
2024
$3,243
-2%
$54,250
—
2023
$3,316
161%
$54,250
198%
2021
$1,271
2%
$18,204
—
2022
$1,247
-2%
$18,204
—
2020
$1,271
4%
$18,204
14%
2019
$1,224
—
$15,968
—
2018
$1,225
4%
$15,968
—
2017
$1,180
147%
$15,968
155%
2016
$478
12%
$6,265
—
2015
$428
-1%
$6,265
—
2014
$431
-2%
$6,265
—
2013
$438
—
$6,265
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279 Helen Street, Cincinnati, OH 45219 (MLS# 1893755) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 279 Helen Street is currently listed for $240,000 and was received on September 16, 2026. Want to learn more about 279 Helen Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family 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.

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