4838 E Helen Street, Tucson, AZ 85712

$314,900
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,302 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 8,581 Status: Active
Current Price: $314,900 List Date: 4/22/2026 Last Modified: 6/09/2026

Overview

Description

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.

Supplements: 10 minute drive to the University of Arizona or University Hospital - Great Opportunity to buy this home while studying at UOFA.

Listing Details MLS# 22610398

Address Information

Street #
4838
Direction
E
Street Name
Helen
Suffix
Street
State/Province
AZ
Zip Code
85712
County
Pima
Country
USA

Location, Tax & Legal

Tax Code
121-11-3230
Area
Central
Subdivision
N/A
Comparable Only Listing
No
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
1870.39
Taxes For
Dwelling & Land
Legal Description
From Parcel:001010010 /Pinecrest Lot 7 Blk 4
Township
14
Community
None
Range
14
Section
14
Municipality/Zoning
Tucson - R2
Fire Protection
Included in Taxes
Fema Flood Zone
No
Municipal Flood Zone
No

General Property Information

Dwelling Type
Single Family Residence
Construction Status
Existing
Lot Dimensions
72.5x. 125
Lot Acres
0.2
Lot Sqft
8581
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Combined SqFt
1302
Main House SqFt
1302
Source of SqFt
Assessor
# of Garage Spaces
Yes
# of Covered Prkng
Yes
Full Baths
2
Total Baths
2
Unit Level
Yes
Basement
No
Year Built
1951
School District
TUSD
Elementary School
Whitmore
Middle School
Doolen
High School
Tucson
Horse Property
No
Horse Facilities
No
List Price/SqFt
241.86
Lot Size Price/SqFt
36.7
Guest House SqFt
0
# of Carport Spaces
0
# of Fireplaces
0

Property Features

Stories: One Construction: Brick Style: Ranch Roof: Shingle Living Areas: Family Room Dining Areas: Dining Area Kitchen Features: Dishwasher; Disposal; Gas Range; Refrigerator Primary Bathroom Features: Shower Only Laundry: In Garage Extra Room: None Guest Facilities: None Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s) Fireplace: None Fireplace Location: None Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile; Vinyl Window Covering: Some Technology: None Main Cooling: Ceiling Fans; Central Air Main Heating: Natural Gas Water Heater: Natural Gas Gas: Natural Sewer: Connected Water: Public Accessibility Option: None Security: Smoke Detector(s) Pool: None Spa: None Fence: Block; Wood Landscape - Front: Natural Desert Landscape - Rear: Natural Desert View: None Road Type: Paved Road Maintenance: None Driveway: Car(s) Pad RV Parking: None Exterior Features: None Lot Features: Adjacent to Alley; North/South Exposure Neighborhood Feature: None Assoc Fees Includes: None Assoc Amenities: None Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Submit With Offer: Lead Based Paint Disclosure; Loan Pre-Qual Property Disclosures: Affidavit of Disclosure Special Conditions: None

Contract Information

Method of Title
Fee (Simple)
Distressed Info
None

More Information

Showing Information

Directions
Swan and Speedway - North to Helen East to 4838 E Helen

Kitchen Features

Appliance Color
Stainless
Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Gas Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes

Interior Features

Interior Steps Y/N
N
Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes

Electric

Electric Company
Tucson Electric Powe

Pool

Conventional
No
None
Yes

Subdivision Restrict

Age Restrictions
No
CC&Rs
No
Deed Restrictions
No

Home Protection

Offered
No

Gas

Natural
Yes

Stories

One
Yes

Construction

Brick
Yes

Style

Ranch
Yes

Sewer

Connected
Yes

Roof

Shingle
Yes

Water

Public
Yes

Living Areas

Family Room
Yes

Dining Areas

Dining Area
Yes

Fence

Block
Yes
Wood
Yes

View

None
Yes

Road Type

Paved
Yes

Road Maintenance

None
Yes

Primary Bathroom Features

Shower Only
Yes

Lot Features

Adjacent to Alley
Yes
North/South Exposure
Yes

Main Cooling

Ceiling Fans
Yes
Central Air
Yes

Laundry

In Garage
Yes

Main Heating

Natural Gas
Yes

Extra Room

None
Yes

Water Heater

Natural Gas
Yes

Guest Facilities

None
Yes

Association & Fees

HOA
No

Assoc Fees Includes

None
Yes

Fireplace

None
Yes

Fireplace Location

None
Yes

Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
FHA
Yes
VA
Yes

Floor Covering

Ceramic Tile
Yes
Vinyl
Yes

Submit With Offer

Loan Pre-Qual
Yes
Lead Based Paint Disclosure
Yes

Window Covering

Some
Yes

Accessibility Option

None
Yes

Technology

None
Yes

Special Conditions

None
Yes

Security

Smoke Detector(s)
Yes

Landscape - Front

Natural Desert
Yes

Landscape - Rear

Natural Desert
Yes

Garage/Carport Feat

Electric Door Opener
Yes

Patio/Deck

None
Yes

Property Disclosures

Affidavit of Disclosure
Yes

Spa

None
Yes

Driveway

Car(s) Pad
Yes

RV Parking

None
Yes

Exterior Features

None
Yes

Neighborhood Feature

None
Yes

Assoc Amenities

None
Yes
IDX
Listing Office: HomeSmart Lifestyles
Last Updated: June - 09 - 2026
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