Allen Temple Church

For Sale

4101-4119 & 3990 Helen St, Detroit, MI 48207

This Detroit property for sale is located at 4101-4119 & 3990 Helen St. Contact the listing broker for details on the current sale price for Allen Temple Church. Allen Temple Church is situated on a lot that is 1.06 acre in size.

Contacts

broker
DeVon Jackson

P.A. Commercial

Property Details

  • Property Type Other - Special Purpose
  • Property Size 7,800 SF
  • Lot Size 1.06 Acre
  • Property Tenancy Multi-Tenant
  • Year Built 1921
  • Date Updated Sep 3, 2025
The neighborhoods near the subject property include Downtown Detroit, Lafayette Park, and Rivertown—offering unique opportunities for impactful community work. This area has a rich history that has shaped its current landscape, and new community groups can build upon ongoing revitalization efforts. Several key commercial real estate developments are underway in the community, particularly within the Rivertown and Eastern Market areas. These projects include mixed-use residential and retail projects, adaptive reuse of historic buildings, and continued investment along the East Jefferson Avenue corridor.This unique property offering at 4102–4119 Helen Street, Detroit presents a versatile investment opportunity just minutes from Eastern Market. The sale includes three key components: a spacious former church, a single-family rectory home, and a dedicated parking lot. Church: 3,741 SF with seating for 400, featuring a choir and balcony, four restrooms, pastor’s study, nursery, and a full basement with kitchen and dining hall—doubling the usable space to approximately 7,800 SF. Recent upgrades include a newer boiler (2018) and a security system. Rectory Home: A 1,920 SF single-family home, formerly used as a rectory, offers residential or auxiliary space potential. Parking Lot: 100’ x 165’ lot across the street provides ample off-street parking for guests, visitors, or future patrons. Whether you envision restoring the property as a place of worship, reimagining it as an event venue, community center, educational facility, or creative workspace, or converting it into residential lofts or commercial use, this offering provides unmatched flexibility and potential.
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Highlights

  • 1,920 SF single-family home can serve as a residence or a small group home
  • 100' x 160' parking lot included in sale
  • 3,741 SF church includes a sanctuary, fellowship hall, pastor’s study, kitchen, nursery, and full basement
  • Conditional uses include an adaptive reuse project, multi-family development, group daycare center, professional office, art gallery, studio, or mixed-use development
  • Former Allen Temple AME Church
  • Located off Gratiot Ave, just northeast of Eastern Market
  • R2 Zoning allows for many uses

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Location

  • City Detroit, MI
  • Neighborhood Kettering
  • Zip Code 48207
  • Market Detroit

Points of Interest

  • Canfield Street

    2.47 miles

  • Mack Avenue

    2.50 miles

  • Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    2.51 miles

  • Warren Avenue

    2.52 miles

  • Ferry Street

    2.60 miles

  • Sproat Street

    2.60 miles

  • Adelaide Street

    2.60 miles

  • Greektown

    2.62 miles

  • Montcalm Street

    2.65 miles

  • Broadway

    2.73 miles

  • Citgo

    0.24 miles

  • Marathon

    0.25 miles

  • Sunoco

    0.55 miles

  • Bedrock John R 1

    2.46 miles

  • Wayne State University - Parking Structure #8

    2.55 miles

  • Wayne State University - Parking Structure #6

    2.59 miles

  • Tesla, Inc.

    2.74 miles

  • ChargePoint

    2.74 miles

  • eVgo

    2.85 miles

  • Beaubien Place Garage

    2.86 miles

  • Eastern Market parking garage

    1.79 miles

  • Eastern Market Lot #8

    1.85 miles

  • River Place Parking Garage

    2.03 miles

  • WSU Parking Structure 4

    2.10 miles

  • Kresge Parking Deck

    2.12 miles

  • WSU Lot 75

    2.14 miles

  • Kirby Center Lofts Lot

    2.17 miles

  • DMC Beaubien Deck

    2.22 miles

  • DMC South Deck

    2.22 miles

  • DMC Lot

    2.27 miles

  • Baymont Downtown Detroit

    1.83 miles

  • Metro Lodge

    2.02 miles

  • Roberts Riverwalk Hotel

    2.15 miles

  • Comfort Inn

    2.17 miles

  • Veteran's Park Hotel

    2.36 miles

  • The Winder Street Inn

    2.45 miles

  • The Cochrane House

    2.46 miles

  • Hollywood Casino at Greektown

    2.49 miles

  • The Inn on Ferry Street

    2.50 miles

  • Rivertown Inn & Suites

    2.52 miles

  • Save-A-Lot

    0.50 miles

  • Janes Market Liquor Store

    0.77 miles

  • Indian Village Market

    1.62 miles

  • Harbortown Market

    1.76 miles

  • Wonder Foods Supermarket

    1.84 miles

  • Farmer John Food Center

    1.87 miles

  • Family Fair Marketplace

    1.88 miles

  • Gratiot Central Market

    1.91 miles

  • CGX

    1.91 miles

  • Gordon Food Service

    2.01 miles

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DeVon Jackson

P.A. Commercial

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