5240 Helen Ave, Saint Louis, MO, 63136
About This Home
Investor Special – Tenant in Place & Room to Add Value! This income-producing 2-bedroom, 1-bath home is a great opportunity for investors seeking both immediate cash flow and future upside. Currently rented at $800/month, there's room to increase rent with minor updates—making this the perfect value-add property. The home has solid bones and great potential for improvements that could boost both rental income and long-term value. Located in a desirable area with strong rental demand, this property is a smart addition to any portfolio. Don’t miss your chance to secure a property with steady income and growth potential!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1929
Materials
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
- Construction materials: Brick
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Traditional
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Unfinished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Features
- Finished area above ground: 922
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 922
- Total interior livable area: 922 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 14G221205
- Special condition: Listing As Is
Features
- Levels: One
Lot
- Lot size: 3,841 sqft
- Features: Back Yard,Front Yard,Level
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway,Off Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Heat Wave
- Cold Wave
- Hail
- Earthquake
- Inland Flooding
- Ice Storm
- Lightning
- Tornado
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Missouri Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $364 | $4,368 |
| Home Insurance * | $180 | $2,160 |
| Property Taxes | $68 | $816 |
| Electricity | $141 | $1,693 |
| Total | $753 | $9,036 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Missouri FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-14 | Listed for sale | $72,000 |
| 2022-09-07 | Sold | -- |
| 2021-03-24 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2019-09-11 | Sold | -- |
| 2014-11-12 | Listing removed | $15,000 |
| 2014-10-14 | Listed for sale | $15,000 |
| 2014-01-01 | Listing removed | $25,000 |
| 2013-08-03 | Listed for sale | $25,000 |
| 2013-06-15 | Listing removed | $25,000 |
| 2012-12-22 | Listed for sale | $25,000 |
| 2001-11-02 | Sold | -- |
| 2000-06-02 | Sold | -- |
| 1999-03-03 | Sold | -- |
| 1998-03-27 | Sold | -- |
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