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Overview

4 bd2 ba1,296 sqftHalf Duplex
TypeHalf Duplex
HOANone listed
Built1933
Lot33,541 sqft
Living area1,296 sqft
Price / sqft$274

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490 John St #A & B is a 1933-built home in Lake Helen Blk 102, Lake Helen. Inside you'll find 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,296 square feet of living space. Listed at $355,000 (about $274/sqft), 100 days on market. Flood zone X - outside the FEMA high-risk areas, which keeps insurance manageable.

From the listing

HUGE PRICE REDUCTION: GREAT INVESTMENT PROPERTY IN BEAUTIFUL LAKE HELEN. Welcome to 490 John Street in the beautiful and highly sought-after city of Lake Helen. This charming 1933 duplex offers timeless character combined with solid construction, making it an exceptional investment opportunity. The property features a durable metal roof and a strong structural foundation, providing peace of mind for years to come. Situated on a spacious, nearly one-acre lot, this property offers ample room for expansion, outdoor living, or future improvements. Located on one of Lake Helen's desirable streets, the setting provides both tranquility and convenience, enhancing its long-term value. Whether you're looking to expand your rental portfolio or secure a versatile income-producing property in a growing area, this duplex presents outstanding potential. Excellent opportunity for investors seeking strong returns in a prime Lake Helen location. Convenient location close to I-4 making it easy to get to wherever you need to be, beaches, airports, theme parks, Orlando and Jacksonville.

The essentials

Built
1933
Price / sqft
$274
On market
100 days
Annual tax
$4,101
Flood zone
X · Low risk
Lot
33,541 sqft
Type
Half Duplex

At a glance

Multi-family
Built 1933
0.77 acres
Lot size
1,296 sqft
Living area

Payment

Est. monthly payment
$2,370/mo
Down payment (20%)
$71,000
Property taxes
$342/mo
Rate assumed
6.8% · 30 yr
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Details

Type
Half Duplex
Year Built
1933
Lot
33,541 sqft
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Heat Recovery Unit
Parking
-
Days on Market
100
Walk-in Closet(s)
Private Yard
Range
Elementary
Volusia Pines Elem
Middle
Deland Middle
High
Deland High

Districts can re-zone, so verify directly with the district before relying on these.

Flood Zone X
Annual Tax (2025)
$4,101
Parcel #
7130-02-27-0011

Taxes reflect the most recent assessment in the MLS feed. Actual tax owed can vary, so confirm with the county property appraiser before closing.

Subdivision
Lake Helen Blk 102
County
Volusia
MLS Area
32744 - Lake Helen
Lot Size
33,541 sqft
LevelOversized Lot

Price history

Date
Event
Price
8/5/2026
Price change
Source: Stellar MLS #V4950021
$355,000-5.3%
$274/sqft
7/3/2026
Listed for sale
Source: Stellar MLS #V4950021
$375,000
$289/sqft

Neighborhood

490 John St #A & B
Lake Helen, FL, 32744 · 32744 - Lake Helen

Market insights

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List price: $355,000
$345,000 – $355,000
97.4% – 100% of listTops out right at the list price
80% of listList price
12 of the last 22 home closings in 32744 landed at this number or higher (55%). The median one sat 26 days before it went under contract, and this one is on day 100 after a $20,000 cut.

Sample: 22 closed home sales in 32744 over the last 8 months, Stellar MLS. A small sample in a thin market. A starting point, not a guarantee.

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Est. monthly payment
$2,371/mo
Principal & interest$1,851
Property taxes$342
Insurance$178
Down payment20% · $71,000
Interest rate6.80%
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Quick answers.

Price

$355,000

$274 per sq ft

Beds and baths

4 beds, 2 baths

Size

1,296 sq ft

Time on market

100 days

Year built

1933

Monthly payment

About $2,370/mo

That is 20% down on a 30-year fixed at 6.8%, plus the home's $4,101 annual tax bill, insurance.

Flood zone

Zone X

That is outside the high-risk areas, so flood insurance is usually optional rather than required by a lender.

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Brokered byLIVELY REAL ESTATEListing agent: Patti StokesListing data from Stellar MLS, MLS# V4950021.

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