238 Helen St, Cincinnati, OH, 45219
About This Home
Investor opportunity in Mt. Auburn with strong in-place income and upside potential. This 5 bed, 2 bath property is currently leased at $2,750/month through July, offering immediate cash flow. Spacious layout with large bedrooms supports strong tenant demand. Kitchen walks out to deck and flat yard, enhancing rental appeal. Located minutes from OTR, downtown, hospitals, and universities-ideal for long-term appreciation. Area supports increasing rents and ARV growth. Investor snapshot: Annual gross rent: $33,000 GRM: ~9.5 at list price.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Good Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1905
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Aluminum Siding,Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Water Heater
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full
Bathroom1
- Features: Full
- Level: Second
Bathroom2
- Features: Full
- Level: Third
Bedroom2
- Level: Second
- Area: 100
Bedroom3
- Level: Second
- Area: 182
Bedroom4
- Level: Third
- Area: 375
Bedroom5
- Level: Third
- Area: 90
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Dining Room
- Level: First
- Area: 168
Family Room
- Area: 0
Features
- Window features: Double Hung,Vinyl
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,829
- Total interior livable area: 1,829 sqft
Kitchen
- Area: 88
Living Room
- Area: 182
Master Bathroom
- Features: Shower
Master Bedroom
- Features: Wood Floor
- Level: Second
- Area: 180
Office
- Area: 0
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 0890001015100
Features
- Stories: 3
Lot
- Lot size: 1,742 sqft
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Cold Wave
- Heat Wave
- Tornado
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Ohio Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,365 | $16,380 |
| Home Insurance * | $156 | $1,872 |
| Property Taxes | $339 | $4,068 |
| Electricity | $196 | $2,353 |
| Total | $2,056 | $24,672 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Ohio FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-06 | Listed for rent | $2,200 |
| 2026-04-28 | Price change | $299,900 |
| 2026-04-13 | Listing removed | $2,200 |
| 2026-04-06 | Price change | $305,000 |
| 2026-03-24 | Listed for sale | $315,000 |
| 2026-03-23 | Listed for rent | $2,200 |
| 2026-03-12 | Listing removed | $2,200 |
| 2026-03-04 | Price change | $2,200 |
| 2025-12-28 | Price change | $2,550 |
| 2025-11-18 | Listed for rent | $2,800 |
| 2025-11-10 | Listing removed | $2,800 |
| 2025-09-24 | Listed for rent | $2,800 |
| 2025-04-15 | Listing removed | $3,500 |
| 2025-02-28 | Listed for rent | $3,500 |
| 2025-01-29 | Listing removed | $3,600 |
| 2025-01-08 | Listed for rent | $3,600 |
| 2024-12-06 | Listing removed | $3,700 |
| 2024-11-13 | Price change | $3,700 |
| 2024-11-07 | Listed for rent | $3,750 |
| 2024-10-15 | Listing removed | $3,750 |
| 2024-08-14 | Price change | $650 |
| 2024-07-08 | Price change | $2,700 |
| 2024-05-10 | Price change | $3,000 |
| 2024-04-16 | Listed for rent | $2,750 |
| 2024-02-23 | Sold | $171,000 |
| 2014-10-31 | Sold | $43,000 |
| 2005-02-22 | Sold | $40,000 |
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