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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,728 sqft$197/sqft
229 North Helen Avenue, Rochester, MI 48307
Single FamilyProperty Type
6,534 sq ftLot Size
1941Year Built
$197/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome home to this updated bungalow in the heart of downtown Rochester, just a short walk to Main Street shops and conveniences. Professionally completed fresh paint upstairs with refinished hardwood floors on entire main level. Granite counters, cherry cabinetry, and stainless appliances round out the rejuvenated kitchen. Upper level features spacious walk-in closet and full bathroom with luxurious step-in ceramic tile shower. Entertain your guests in the fully finished basement with new carpet...Welcome home to this updated bungalow in the heart of downtown Rochester, just a short walk to Main Street shops and conveniences. Professionally completed fresh paint upstairs with refinished hardwood floors on entire main level. Granite counters, cherry cabinetry, and stainless appliances round out the rejuvenated kitchen. Upper level features spacious walk-in closet and full bathroom with luxurious step-in ceramic tile shower. Entertain your guests in the fully finished basement with new carpet and full bath. Meticulously maintained, 229 Helen features updated newer vinyl windows, full perimeter privacy fence, and an over sized garage with 2nd entrance into backyard. Furnace and A/C are less than a year old. Enjoy downtown living at its finest! Batvai
  • Listed by: Brett Markham 248.930.0097 brett@markhamsold.com Brokerage DRE #6505338536 • KW Metro
Listing closed: 09/06/2018 12:00 AM • Source: Realcomp, MLS#: 218052338

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Location

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Property Information for 229 North Helen Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,565 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Subdivision Name: NEW SCHOOL SUB
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Waterfront: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Lot Size: 0.15 AC / 6,534 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: North on Livernois to east on Walton - Turn south on Helen
  • Latitude: 42.678653
  • Longitude: -83.146043
  • Cross Street: S of Walton/E of Livernois
  • MLS Area Major: Rochester (63152)
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 1515132011
  • Tax Amount Summer: $2,286.00
  • Tax Amount Winter: $279.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,565.00
  • Tax Legal Description: T3N, R11E, SEC 15 NEW SCHOOL SUB LOT 62
  • Association: No
School Information
  • High School District: Rochester
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Two Car Garage, Assigned2Spaces, Detached
Property
Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 47.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Size Area: 0.15
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 47X140
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Feet: 47
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved
Farm Information
  • Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
Property and Assessments
  • Living Area: 1728.0
  • Building Area Total: 1898.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1248.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 480.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Total Area: 650.0
  • Below Grade Total Area Units: Square Feet
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Year Built: 1941
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Block
  • Levels: One And One Half
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Stories Total: 2
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 3.0
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range, Washer
  • Basement: Finished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: High Speed Internet
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Water Heater Fuel: Natural Gas
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Awnings
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Porch
  • Pool Private: No
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 15 x 12
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 10 x 6
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 14 x 12
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 10 x 8
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 10 x 10
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bath Full
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 8 x 5
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 5.0
  • Room Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bath Full
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 11
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 14 x 10
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 22 x 11
  • Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 11 x 10
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 14 x 9
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Agent
Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes

Property History for 229 North Helen Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 6, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #632206012

$339,900

+10.7% / yr

Sep 6, 2018

Sold

Realcomp #218052338

$339,900
Sep 6, 2018

Sold

MiRealSource #21461798

$339,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/06/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #632206012

$339,900

+10.7% / yr

09/06/2018

Sold

Realcomp #218052338

$339,900
09/06/2018

Sold

MiRealSource #21461798

$339,900

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 229 North Helen Avenue

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$6,171 ($514 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3Total Finished SqFt1,173 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,173 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt782 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,534 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1941Year Renovated1941ZoningRICountyOAKLANDAPN68-15-15-132-011

Schools near 229 North Helen Avenue

This home is within Rochester Community School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 12
Public - 7 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
McGregor Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

West Middle School
Public6 to 12

Rochester High School
Public7 to 12

John M Schultz Educational Campus
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 229 North Helen Avenue, Rochester, MI 48307
$339,900
3
1,728
6,534
$1
4
1,812
6,098
$155,000
6,534
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