




5545 E Helena Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, 85254
About This Home
Incredible 5 bedroom and 3 full bathrooms, light bright and open floor plan sits on a prime N/S cul-de-sac lot. This home is in immaculate condition with fresh paint, updated floors, updated roof and loaded with designer touches and details. Large 3 car garage with passthrough garage door to backyard and additional parking pad, ideal for camper/trailer or boat. Soaring vaulted ceilings, custom shutters. Gourmet style kitchen with granite counters, large pantry, huge primary suite with new shower. Manicured landscaping front and backyard with top of the line artificial turf, built in BBQ and large covered patio. Great location!! 85254 close to Mayo Clinic! Copper Canyon School, close to shopping at Kierland and Desert Ridge and City North! YOU MUST SEE THIS HOME!
Getting Around
Schools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1997
Materials
- Roof: Tile
- Construction materials: Stucco,Wood Frame,Painted
Other
- Builder name: Dave Brown
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Santa Barbara/Tuscan
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Built-in Microwave,Dishwasher,Disposal,Electric Cooktop
- Laundry features: Inside
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Features
- High Speed Internet,Granite Counters,Double Vanity,Upstairs,Eat-in Kitchen,9+ Flat Ceilings,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Kitchen Island,Pantry,Full Bth Master Bdrm,Separate Shwr & Tub
- Window features: Double Pane Windows
- Flooring: Carpet,Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room
- Fireplace: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air,Ceiling Fan(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,933
- Total interior livable area: 2,933 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 21511579
Features
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Built-in Barbecue
- Spa features: None,Bath
- Fencing: Block
Lot
- Lot size: 8,711 sqft
- Features: North/South Exposure,Desert Back,Cul-De-Sac,Gravel/Stone Front,Synthetic Grass Frnt,Synthetic Grass Back
Parking
- Total spaces: 9
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener,Extended Length Garage,Direct Access
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Covered spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 6
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
- Inland Flooding
- Hail
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Maricopa County and Arizona
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 | $4,954 | $59,448 |
| Home Insurance | $189 | $2,268 |
| Property Taxes | $359 | $4,308 |
| Electricity | $310 | $3,727 |
| Total | $5,812 | $69,744 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-10 | Listed for sale | $1,049,990 |
| 2025-08-15 | Listing removed | $899,000 |
| 2025-06-15 | Price change | $899,000 |
| 2025-06-07 | Price change | $929,000 |
| 2025-02-26 | Listed for sale | $939,000 |
| 2025-02-03 | Listing removed | $979,000 |
| 2024-12-16 | Price change | $979,000 |
| 2024-08-09 | Price change | $998,000 |
| 2024-08-03 | Listed for sale | $1,050,000 |
| 2000-06-28 | Sold | $300,000 |
| 1996-12-19 | Sold | $206,192 |
