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Photo 1 of Single family home for sale at 5240 Helen Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63136 | MLS# MIS26030170 | Listing updated on 2026-05-15
Photo 2 of Single family home for sale at 5240 Helen Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63136 | MLS# MIS26030170 | Listing updated on 2026-05-15
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$72,000

Monthly Est:$358

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    1 Bath
  • Beds Icon922sqft

5240 Helen Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63136

$358/moEst:

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  • Single Family Residence

  • Built in 1929

  • $-- HOA

  • 3,841.99 sqft lot

  • $78/sq.ft

Description

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!

  • Houzeo last checked: 13 minutes ago
  • Listing updated: May 15, 2026 at 4:06 pm
  • Listing Provided by: Miranda Hedrick (314) 705-7750 | Gateway Real Estate (314) 293-9339
  • Source: MARIS MLS-MO as distributed by MLS GRID | MLS#: MIS26030170 MARIS MLS-MO as distributed by MLS GRID

Property Details

  • Status

    Active

  • Type

    Single Family Residence

  • No. of Stories

    -

  • County

    St. Louis County

  • City

    Saint Louis

  • Neighborhood

    --

  • Year Built

    1929

  • HOA Fees

    -

  • Finished Area

    922 sqft

  • Lot Size

    3,841.99 sqft lot

  • Basement Area

    - sqft

  • MLS Name

    MARIS MLS

  • MLS Number

    MIS26030170

  • MLS Status

    Active

  • Days on Market

    170

  • Cumulative Days on Market

    1

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Location

HOA Management

UNKNOWN. Please confirm HOA

HOA Fees

$-/

Disclaimer: Amenities are based on third-party information and may vary; buyers must independently verify all amenities, as information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Facts & Features

Rooms

  • Bedrooms & bathrooms

    Bedrooms: 2

    Bathroom: 1

Interior

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Heating

    Forced Air, Natural Gas

  • Cooling

    Central Air

Construction

  • Year Built

    Year Built: 1929

  • Home type

    Single Family Residence

  • Construction Materials

    Brick

  • Architectural Style

    Bungalow, Traditional

  • Roof

    Architectural Shingle

Utilities & Energy

  • Electric

    Ameren

  • Utilities

    Cable Available

  • Basement

    Unfinished

  • Parking Features

    Driveway, Off Street

  • Water Source

    Public

Other Features

  • Disclosures

    Flood Plain No, Subject To Lease

  • Lot Features

    Back Yard, Front Yard, Level

  • Subdivision Name

    West Walnut Manor

Price History

DateEventPrice

05/14/2026

Source: mls_logoMARIS MLS-MO #MIS26030170

Listed for Sale

$72,000

$78/sqft

Getting Around 5240 Helen Ave

Bike Score®

Bike Score

Somewhat Bikeable

41/100

Walk Score®

Walk Score

Car-Dependent

45/100

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