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Listed by: True Vision Realty, LLC • Mike R Shanks • 573-934-1765
Price cut: $3K (8/27)
$41,500
5823 Helen Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63136
2beds
720sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
4,865 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$58/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Functional layout
- 53 days
- 225
- 12
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Listed by:
Mike R Shanks 573-934-1765,
True Vision Realty, LLC
Source: MARIS,MLS#: 26044832
Originating MLS: Mineral Area Board of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Mineral Area Board of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Other
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Has basement: Yes
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 720
- Total interior livable area: 720 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 720
Property
Features
- Levels: One
Lot
- Size: 4,865 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 13G320251
- Special conditions: Listing As Is
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Other
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: West Walnut Manor
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Saint Louis
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $58/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $55,200
- Annual tax amount: $1,007
- Date on market: 7/14/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 54 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$950/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/27/2026 | Price change | $41,500-6.7%$58/sqft |
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| 8/20/2026 | Price change | $44,500-4.3%$62/sqft |
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| 8/14/2026 | Price change | $46,500-3.1%$65/sqft |
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| 8/7/2026 | Price change | $48,000-4%$67/sqft |
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| 7/31/2026 | Price change | $50,000-3.8%$69/sqft |
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| 7/24/2026 | Price change | $52,000-1.9%$72/sqft |
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| 7/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $53,000+6%$74/sqft |
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| 10/11/2024 | Sold | -- |
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| 9/7/2024 | Pending sale | $50,000$69/sqft |
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| 8/31/2024 | Price change | $50,000-28.6%$69/sqft |
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| 8/29/2024 | Listed for sale | $70,000$97/sqft |
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| 8/9/2024 | Pending sale | $70,000$97/sqft |
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| 7/16/2024 | Listed for sale | $70,000$97/sqft |
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| 5/8/2024 | Pending sale | $70,000$97/sqft |
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| 5/3/2024 | Listed for sale | $70,000+16.9%$97/sqft |
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| 10/25/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/21/2023 | Price change | $59,900-25%$83/sqft |
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| 9/1/2023 | Listed for sale | $79,900+77.6%$111/sqft |
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| 6/29/2022 | Sold | -- |
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| 5/18/2022 | Pending sale | $45,000$63/sqft |
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| 4/21/2022 | Listed for sale | $45,000+69.8%$63/sqft |
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| 7/20/2021 | Sold | -- |
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| 11/2/2020 | Listing removed | $26,500$37/sqft |
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| 8/26/2020 | Pending sale | $26,500$37/sqft |
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| 8/12/2020 | Listed for sale | $26,500$37/sqft |
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| 11/22/2004 | Sold | -- |
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| 11/22/1999 | Sold | -- |
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| 9/13/1999 | Sold | -- |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,007 +1.8% | $10,490 +13.2% |
| 2024 | $989 +0.8% | $9,270 |
| 2023 | $981 +38.7% | $9,270 +72.3% |
| 2022 | $707 +1.5% | $5,380 |
| 2021 | $697 -9% | $5,380 -4.6% |
| 2020 | $766 +15% | $5,640 |
| 2019 | $666 | $5,640 +18.2% |
| 2018 | $666 | $4,770 |
| 2017 | $666 +4.6% | $4,770 -35.6% |
| 2016 | $636 -35.2% | $7,410 |
| 2015 | $982 | $7,410 -0.8% |
| 2014 | $982 -0.7% | $7,470 |
| 2013 | $989 | $7,470 |
| 2012 | -- | $7,470 |
| 2011 | -- | $7,470 -4.4% |
| 2010 | $709 +7.2% | $7,810 |
| 2009 | $662 -2.4% | $7,810 -11% |
| 2008 | $678 +151% | $8,780 |
| 2007 | $270 | $8,780 +156.7% |
| 2006 | $270 -0.9% | $3,420 |
| 2005 | $273 -65.1% | $3,420 -52.9% |
| 2003 | $780 +0.1% | $7,260 -15.1% |
| 2002 | $780 +38.2% | $8,550 |
| 2001 | $564 | $8,550 |
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Neighborhood: 63136
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Fairview Elem.
- Middle: Jennings Jr. High
- High: Jennings High
Source: MARIS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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