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  • Listed by: BHHS California Properties • Magda Nordahl • 805-701-5001
    $650,000

    480 Helsam Ave, Oxnard, CA 93036

    4beds
    1,490sqft
    : 
    $4,425/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1955
    6,098 Square Feet Lot
    $655,100 Zestimate®
    $436/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Welcome to El Rio. This 1955 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers approximately 1,490 sq. ft. on a generous 6,098 sq. ft. lot. Move in, settle in, and make updates at your own pace. Decorative tile flooring runs through the living and dining areas, and features wood beamed ceilings. Hall bath has a tub with shower, while primary bath features a walk in shower. Both baths have classic pedestal sinks.The deep driveway has room for multiple vehicles, a boat, or an RV, and the attached 2-car garage opens to the backyard. Out back you'll find block fencing, a large concrete patio, and a shed set up as an office, ready to use as a workspace, studio, or hobby room. There's plenty of yard left to garden, gather, or grow.When you're ready to expand, the planning is already done. The seller has a completed architectural and electrical plan package that passed Ventura County review for permit issuance in 2019. The plans include a 726 sq. ft. addition plus approximately 443 sq. ft. of interior remodeling: an expanded kitchen and dining area, a laundry room, a half bath, additional bedroom space, and an enlarged primary suite with a walk-in closet. School fees were paid and recorded. Plans and supporting documents are available for review. Buyer to verify current permit status, code-update requirements, and applicable fee credits with Ventura County.The electrical panel was upgraded in 2016. The 17-panel owned solar system (not a lease) will be paid in full at close of escrow. Near an elementary school, parks, and shopping, dining, and entertainment at The Collection at RiverPark.
    49 days
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    22

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    Listed by:

    Magda Nordahl DRE #02021494 805-701-5001,

    BHHS California Properties

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: V1-38538MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Rooms
      • Room types: Living Room
      Heating
      • Has Heating (Unspecified Type)
      Cooling
      • None
      Appliances
      • Laundry: Outside
      Features
      • Has fireplace: No
      • Fireplace features: None
      • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 1,490 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Door-Single, Driveway, Garage
      • Attached garage spaces: 2
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Pool features: None
      • Spa features: None
      Lot
      • Size: 6,098 Square Feet
      • Features: Sprinklers None
      Details
      • Parcel number: 1440073135
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Condition
      • Year built: 1955

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: Standard
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Curbs
      Location
      • Region: Oxnard

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $436/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $302,804
      • Date on market: 9/3/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 49 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional

        Estimated market value

        $655,100

        $622,000 - $688,000

        $3,934/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        10/2/2026Contingent$650,000$436/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #V1-38538 Report a problem
        9/3/2026Listed for sale$650,000+182.6%$436/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #V1-38538 Report a problem
        12/11/2009Sold$230,000+18.7%$154/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        10/17/2009Listed for sale$193,800$130/sqft
        Source: foreclosure.com Report a problem
        8/7/2009Listing removed$193,800$130/sqft
        Source: foreclosure.com Report a problem
        7/18/2009Listed for sale$193,800-1.8%$130/sqft
        Source: foreclosure.com Report a problem
        10/15/2008Sold$197,412-45.9%$132/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        12/19/2003Sold$365,000$245/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2026-- $302,804 +2%
        2025$7,199 +1.6%$296,867 +2%
        2024$7,083 $291,047 +2%
        2023$7,083 +1.7%$285,341 +2%
        2022$6,963 +0.5%$279,747 +2%
        2021$6,929 +0.8%$274,262 +1%
        2020$6,875 +1.3%$271,452 +2%
        2019$6,784 +1.4%$266,130 +2%
        2018$6,692 +1.6%$260,912 +2%
        2017$6,589 +87.8%$255,798 +2%
        2016$3,509 +2%$250,784 +1.5%
        2015$3,440 +3%$247,018 +2%
        2014$3,338 $242,182 +0.5%
        2013-- $241,090 +2%
        2012-- $236,364 +2%
        2011-- $231,730 -3.8%
        2009-- $241,000 -37.8%
        2007-- $387,340 +2%
        2006-- $379,746 +2%
        2005-- $372,300 +965.8%
        2003-- $34,931 +2%
        2002-- $34,247 +2%
        2001$315 +2.8%$33,577 +2%
        2000$307 $32,920
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: El Rio

        Getting around

        40 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        23 / 100
        Minimal Transit
        38 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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