Charming mid-century Tucson home located at 4838 E Helen St in a convenient central location. Built in 1951, this home offers 1,302 sq ft of living space with 1 full bathroom and 1 half bathroom. Recent updates include a new roof, new A/C system, and an updated bathroom. The property sits on a spacious 8,582 sq ft lot with plenty of room for outdoor living, gardening, or entertaining. No HOA provides added flexibility. Conveniently located near the University of Arizona, shopping, dining, and parks, this home combines classic Tucson charm with important modern updates. 10 minute drive to the University of Arizona or University Hospital - Great Opportunity to buy this home while studying at UOFA.
For sale
Price cut: $4.5K (7/10)
$309,900
4838 E Helen St, Tucson, AZ 85712
3beds
1,302sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$306,500 Zestimate®
$238/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Updated bathroomNew roof
- 82 days |
- 385 |
- 42 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Stephanie N Sandoval 480-390-6683,
HomeSmart Lifestyles
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona,MLS#: 22610398
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Gas Range
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,302
- Total interior livable area: 1,302 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: None
- Exterior features: None
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Block,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 72.5x. 125
- Features: Adjacent to Alley, North/South Exposure
Details
- Parcel number: 121113230
- Zoning: Tucson - R2
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Pinecrest Addition
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: None
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Tucson
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $238/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $239,546
- Annual tax amount: $1,870
- Date on market: 4/22/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 82 days
- Listing terms: FHA,VA Loan,Conventional,Cash
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
$306,500
Estimated sales range
$291,000 - $322,000
Rent Zestimate®
$1,708/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/10/2026 | Price change | $309,900-1.4%$238/sqft |
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| 6/18/2026 | Price change | $314,400-0.2%$241/sqft |
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| 6/9/2026 | Price change | $314,900-1.6%$242/sqft |
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| 5/29/2026 | Price change | $319,900-1.5%$246/sqft |
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| 5/7/2026 | Price change | $324,900-2.1%$250/sqft |
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| 4/30/2026 | Price change | $332,000-2.4%$255/sqft |
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| 4/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $340,000+19.3%$261/sqft |
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| 3/28/2022 | Sold | $285,000$219/sqft |
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| 3/28/2022 | Pending sale | $285,000+78.7%$219/sqft |
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| 11/26/2019 | Listing removed | $1,400$1/sqft |
Source: Panda Key Realty Report a problem | ||
| 11/12/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,400$1/sqft |
Source: Panda Key Realty Report a problem | ||
| 10/12/2017 | Listing removed | $159,500$123/sqft |
Source: Tierra Antigua Realty #21703738 Report a problem | ||
| 2/8/2017 | Listed for sale | $159,500-11.1%$123/sqft |
Source: Tierra Antigua Realty #21703738 Report a problem | ||
| 2/7/2013 | Listing removed | $179,500$138/sqft |
Source: Roy Drachman Realty Co. #21222409 Report a problem | ||
| 9/2/2011 | Listed for sale | $179,500$138/sqft |
Source: Roy Drachman Realty Co. #21122985 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,791 -6.7% | $23,955 +9.5% |
| 2024 | $1,919 -0.5% | $21,878 +28.3% |
| 2023 | $1,929 +0.6% | $17,048 +11.9% |
| 2022 | $1,918 +3.1% | $15,235 +0.8% |
| 2021 | $1,859 +1.3% | $15,111 +3.7% |
| 2020 | $1,835 | $14,572 +12.8% |
| 2019 | $1,835 +2.2% | $12,920 +13.4% |
| 2018 | $1,795 -4.2% | $11,393 |
| 2017 | $1,874 -0.9% | $11,393 +0.4% |
| 2016 | $1,891 +8.6% | $11,343 +5% |
| 2015 | $1,742 | $10,802 |
| 2014 | -- | -- |
| 2013 | -- | $119,469 |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
| 2003 | -- | -- |
| 2002 | -- | -- |
| 2001 | $1,256 +3.1% | -- |
| 2000 | $1,218 | -- |
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$1,547Mortgage insurance
$0Property taxes
$170Home insurance
$105HOA fees
$0Utilities
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: St. Cyrils
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10W V Whitmore Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 1.5 mi
- 10/10University High SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 0.7 mi
- 2/10Catalina High Magnet SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Whitmore
- Middle: Doolen
- High: Tucson
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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