When was property at 511 Helms Avenue built and last sold?

The property at 511 Helms Avenue was built in 1975 and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $0.

How much is this home worth?

The estimated value of the home located at 511 Helms Avenue is $0.

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Wharton

77488

511 Helms Avenue

Sold on Oct 2, 2025

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$275,500 Last Listed Price

● House - Off Market

511 Helms Avenue

Wharton, TX 77488

4 Beds

3 Baths

2,228 Ft²

$1,829

Est. Monthly

8.82%

Cap Rate

About This Property

Located in the heart of town, this charming property is conveniently close to shopping, college, gas stations, and grocery stores. Boasting 4-5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, this well-maintained home features a spacious living room, dining room, inside laundry room, enclosed screen porch and ample storage space. Outside, you'll find a large fenced-in yard, 2 car garage, and carport. The property also includes a 2012 roof, double pane windows, and a 2021 a/c and heat system. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to own a beautiful home in a prime location!

Unit Size

2,228 Ft²

Days on Market

Land Size

0.33 acres

Price per sqft

$124

Property Type

House

Property Taxes

$476

HOA Dues

Year Built

1975

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Last updated: 2 years ago (HAR #60477468)

Price History

Date / Event	Date	Event
Oct 2, 2025	Sold	Premium
Sold
Aug 22, 2025	In contract	-
In contract
Aug 7, 2025	Listed by Texas Southern Real Estate LLC	$275,500
Listed by Texas Southern Real Estate LLC

Property Highlights

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Building Info

Overview

General

Year Built: 1975

Effective Year Built: 1975
Building Count: 1
Bedroom Count: 3
Bathroom Count: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2
Partial Bathrooms: 2
Building Condition: 0
Building Quality: 0
Construction Type: 0
Building Style: 0
Exterior Walls Type: 0
Interior Walls Type: 0
Roof Shape Type: 0
Roof Cover Type: 0
Floor Count: 100
Floor Cover: 0
Basement Type: 0
Basement Area: 0
Garage Type: 4
Garage Square Area: 660
Parking Space Count: 0
Patio Type: 20
Porch Type: 7
Pool Type: 0

Dimensions

Lot Size Square Feet: 14,157

Lot Size Depth Feet: 1,460
Lot Size Frontage Feet: 970
Total Building Area: 2,228
Gross Building Area: 2,228
Building Area: 2,228
Building Area Measurement: L

Heating and Cooling

Air Conditioning: 0

Heating: 0
Heated Square Feet: 2,228
Heating Fuel Type: 0

Utilities

Sewer System: 0

Water Service: 0

Building

Building Type: 0

Property Class: R
Subdivision: HELMS 2ND
Land Acres: 0000000325
Standard Land Use Code: 1001
County Land Use Code: A1
State Land Use Code: A1
Legal Description 1: HELMS 2ND BLOCK 4 LOT 21

Neighborhood

School District Name: Wharton Independent School District

School Tax School District: F01 P03 N01
Census Tract: 740500

Geography

Account Number: 1061000421000

Parcel: R016770
Block: 4
Lot: 21
Municipality: WHARTON
Latitude: 29.3254
Longitude: -96.0893

Address

Full Address: 511 Helms Ave

Address - House Number: 511
Address - Street Name: Helms
Address - Suffix Type: Ave
State: TX
City Name: Wharton
Carrier Code: C003
4-Digit Zip Code: 2916
Zip Code: 77488

Valuation

Tax

Tax Year: 2022

Tax Amount: $246,231
Tax Rate Code Area: C03 S07 J0

Appraisal Valuation

Standard Deviation: 0.2728

Valuation Date: Oct 11, 2023
Confidence Score: 60
Final Value: 243,946
High Value: 310,497
Low Value: 177,395

Market Valuation

Market Total Value: $248,637

Market Land Value: $41,763
Market Improvement Value: $206,874

Assessments Valuation

Assessed Year: 2023

Assessed Total Value: $245,882

Exemptions

Senior Citizen Exemption : Yes

Homeowner Exemption: Yes

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Comparables

About Wharton

Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$189,000

Sale Price/ft²

$119

Below Asking

0.04%

Average Days on Market

Average Home Size

2074 ft²

Average Home Age

72.5 years

Currently For Sale

32 Listings

Based on RH Advisors, Inc. calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.

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Listed by: Stacie Hoyt, Texas Southern Real Estate LLC
Last Updated: 2 years ago
Data Source: HAR , MLS# 60477468

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