When was property at 605 Helms Avenue built and last sold?

The property at 605 Helms Avenue was built in 1975 and last sold on Jan 8, 2021 for $162,500.

How much is this home worth?

The estimated value of the home located at 605 Helms Avenue is $246,802.

What are some comparable homes to 605 Helms Avenue?

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Wharton

77488

605 Helms Avenue

Sold on Aug 20, 2026

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$249,500 Last Listed Price

● House - Off Market

605 Helms Avenue

Wharton, TX 77488

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,325 Ft²

$1,540

Est. Monthly

About This Property

This beautifully renovated 3 bed, 2 bath home features high-end finishes throughout. Enjoy brand-new ceramic tile floors, fresh paint and a sleek epoxy-coated garage floor. The updated kitchen shines with Butterfly Blue granite countertops, all-new white cabinets, coffee bar with microwave stand and large pots/pans drawer, plus under-counter electrical outlets & USB ports in bathrooms. Washer, Dryer, Stainless steel stove, microwave, dishwasher and fridge all convey! Both bathrooms boast luxurious white Cantera marble countertops, new vanities, modern fixtures and double vanity in master bath. Major updates: new roof, HVAC, water heater and more for peace of mind. Step outside to a huge fenced backyard and spacious covered patio-perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Even a great storage building in the backyard. Located in a great neighborhood walking distance to schools, college, shopping & restaurants. Turnkey gem ready for you to move in-don't miss it!

Unit Size

1,325 Ft²

Days on Market

Land Size

0.31 acres

Price per sqft

$188

Property Type

House

Property Taxes

$314

HOA Dues

Year Built

1975

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Last updated: 2 months ago (HAR #28572184)

Price History

Date / Event	Date	Event
Aug 20, 2026	Sold	Premium
Sold
Jul 23, 2026	In contract	-
In contract
Jun 29, 2026	Relisted	$249,500
Relisted
Apr 13, 2026	In contract	-
In contract
Mar 1, 2026	Listed by Country Pride Real Estate	$249,500
Listed by Country Pride Real Estate

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: 1
Garage Square Area: 500
Parking Space Count: 0
Patio Type: 20
Porch Type: 7
Pool Type: 0

Dimensions

Lot Size Square Feet: 13,364

Lot Size Depth Feet: 1,380
Lot Size Frontage Feet: 970
Total Building Area: 500
Gross Building Area: 500
Building Area: 500
Building Area Measurement: L

Heating and Cooling

Air Conditioning: 0

Heating: 0
Heated Square Feet: 1,325
Heating Fuel Type: 0

Utilities

Sewer System: 0

Water Service: 0

Building

Building Type: 0

Property Class: R
Subdivision: HELMS 2ND
Land Acres: 0000000307
Standard Land Use Code: 1001
County Land Use Code: A1
State Land Use Code: A1
Legal Description 1: HELMS 2ND BLOCK 4 LOT 19

Neighborhood

School District Name: Wharton Independent School District

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

Geography

Account Number: 1061000419000

Parcel: R016768
Block: 4
Lot: 19
Municipality: WHARTON
Latitude: 29.3252
Longitude: -96.0888

Address

Full Address: 605 Helms Ave

Address - House Number: 605
Address - Street Name: Helms
Address - Suffix Type: Ave
State: TX
City Name: Wharton
Carrier Code: C003
4-Digit Zip Code: 2918
Zip Code: 77488

Valuation

Tax

Tax Year: 2022

Tax Amount: $389,420
Tax Rate Code Area: C03 S07 J0

Appraisal Valuation

Standard Deviation: 0.4177

Valuation Date: Oct 11, 2023
Confidence Score: 16
Final Value: 124,227
High Value: 176,127
Low Value: 72,326

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Market Valuation

Market Total Value: $178,246

Market Land Value: $39,430
Market Improvement Value: $138,816

Assessments Valuation

Assessed Year: 2023

Assessed Total Value: $178,246
Assessed Land Value: $39,430
Assessed Improvements Value: $138,816

Sales

Current Sale Contract Date: Jan 08, 2021

Current Sale Recording Date: Jan 14, 2021
Current Sale Price:

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Current Sale Document Type: 70
Current Sale Input Document Number: 2021-00000269
Previous Sale Recording Date: Feb 28, 2014
Previous Sale Contract Date: Feb 28, 2014
Previous Sale Document Type: 71

Last Sale Mortgage

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Comparables

About Wharton

Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$199,000

Sale Price/ft²

$119

Below Asking

0.04%

Average Days on Market

Average Home Size

2038 ft²

Average Home Age

72.2 years

Currently For Sale

33 Listings

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

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Listed by: Lisa Perez, Country Pride Real Estate
Last Updated: 2 months ago
Data Source: HAR , MLS# 28572184

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