2520 E Helen Street, Tucson, AZ 85716
$520,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
5
Baths:
2
Square Footage:
2,139
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
8,625
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$520,000
List Date:
10/15/2025
Last Modified:
12/29/2025
Description
Excellent investment or student housing opportunity in the highly desirable Blenman-Elm neighborhood! This 5 bedroom, 2 bath home is ideally located near the University of Arizona, Banner-UMC, and minutes from downtown Tucson. Perfect for investors, university students, or a growing family. Inside find a welcoming gathering area anchored by a cozy fireplace ideal for group study sessions or social evenings — plus one bedroom with private exterior access. A covered patio, and spacious courtyard with a hot tub, plus a basketball court ideal for gatherings and relaxation. One bedroom has its own private entrance, offering flexibility for guests or additional rental income. Great location, strong rental potential, and plenty of outdoor living space make this property a standout opportunity.
More Information MLS# 22526721
Address Information
Country: USA
Street #: 2520
Direction: E
Street Name: Helen
Suffix: Street
State/Province: AZ
Zip Code: 85716
County: Pima
Location, Tax & Legal
Comparable Only Listing: No
Tax Year: 2025
Taxes: 4556.94
Taxes For: Dwelling & Land
Legal Description: Blenman N172.16' Lot 4 Blk 6
Township: 14
Community: None
Range: 14
Section: 5
Municipality/Zoning: Tucson - R1
Fire Protection: Included in Taxes
Fema Flood Zone: No
Municipal Flood Zone: No
Tax Code: 123-08-0760
Area: Central
Subdivision: Blenman Addition
Contract Information
Method of Title: Fee (Simple)
Distressed Info: None
Current Price: $520,000
List Price: $520,000
Listing Date: 2025-10-15
Status: Active
Showing Information
Directions: Speedway/Tucson Blvd North to Helen St, East to Address
General Property Information
Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Status: Existing
Lot Dimensions: 51 x 174 x 53 x 174
Lot Acres: 0.2
Lot Sqft: 8625
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Horse Property: No
Guest House SqFt: 0
Main House SqFt: 2139
Source of SqFt: Assessor
# of Covered Prkng: 0
# of Carport Spaces: 0
Basement: No
# of Fireplaces: 1
School District: TUSD
Elementary School: Blenman
Middle School: Doolen
High School: Catalina
Horse Facilities: No
List Price/SqFt: 243.1
Lot Size Price/SqFt: 60.29
Combined SqFt: 2139
Bedrooms: 5
Full Baths: 2
Total Baths: 2
Year Built: 1946
Electric
Electric Company: TEP
Gas
Natural: 1
Stories
One: 1
Construction
Brick: 1
Style
Ranch: 1
Sewer
Connected: 1
Roof
Built-Up: 1
Water
Other: City
Living Areas
Family Room: 1
Great Room: 1
Dining Areas
Breakfast Bar: 1
Dining Area: 1
Fence
Other: Metal
View
Residential: 1
Road Type
Paved: 1
Kitchen Features
Countertops: Granite
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Gas Range: 1
Lazy Susan: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Appliance Color: White
Road Maintenance
City: 1
Primary Bathroom Features
None: 1
Lot Features
North/South Exposure: 1
Subdivided: 1
Main Cooling
Ceiling Fans: 1
Additional Bathroom Features
Exhaust Fan: 1
Shower & Tub: 1
Shower Only: 1
Laundry
Laundry Room: 1
Storage: 1
Dryer: 1
Washer: 1
Main Heating
Forced Air: 1
Gas Pac: 1
Extra Room
None: 1
Water Heater
Natural Gas: 1
Guest Facilities
Quarters: 1
Association & Fees
HOA: No
Interior Features
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Skylights: 1
Beamed Ceilings: 1
Interior Steps Y/N: N
Split Bedroom Plan: 1
Fireplace
Wood Burning: 1
Fireplace Location
Living Room: 1
Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Floor Covering
Carpet: 1
Ceramic Tile: 1
Mexican Tile: 1
Submit With Offer
Loan Pre-Qual: 1
Lead Based Paint Disclosure: 1
Window Covering
Stay: 1
Accessibility Option
Level: 1
Technology
Cable TV: 1
High Speed Internet: 1
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s): 1
Smoke Detector(s): 1
Landscape - Front
Decorative Gravel: 1
Desert Plantings: 1
Low Care: 1
Trees: 1
Landscape - Rear
Decorative Gravel: 1
Low Care: 1
Trees: 1
Garage/Carport Feat
None: 1
Patio/Deck
Covered: 1
Patio: 1
Slab: 1
Pool
Conventional: No
Property Disclosures
Lead-Based Paint: 1
Seller Prop Disclosure: 1
Spa
Hot Tub: 1
Portable: 1
Special Conditions
No Insurance Claims History Report: 1
Driveway
Paved: Gravel
To Property Line: 1
RV Parking
None: 1
Exterior Features
Courtyard: 1
Front Faces: North
Other: Basketball court
Neighborhood Feature
Historic: 1
Lighted: 1
Paved Street: 1
Subdivision Restrict
Age Restrictions: No
CC&Rs: Yes
Deed Restrictions: Yes
Assoc Amenities
None: 1
Home Protection
Offered: No
Remarks Misc
Geo Lat: 32.236886
Geo Lon: -110.9346
Property Features
Stories: One
Construction: Brick
Style: Ranch
Roof: Built-Up
Living Areas: Family Room; Great Room
Dining Areas: Breakfast Bar; Dining Area
Kitchen Features: Dishwasher; Disposal; Gas Range; Lazy Susan; Refrigerator
Primary Bathroom Features: None
Additional Bathroom Features: Exhaust Fan; Shower & Tub; Shower Only
Laundry: Dryer; Laundry Room; Storage; Washer
Extra Room: None
Guest Facilities: Quarters
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Beamed Ceilings; Skylights; Split Bedroom Plan
Fireplace: Wood Burning
Fireplace Location: Living Room
Floor Covering: Carpet; Ceramic Tile; Mexican Tile
Window Covering: Stay
Technology: Cable TV; High Speed Internet
Main Cooling: Ceiling Fans
Main Heating: Forced Air; Gas Pac
Water Heater: Natural Gas
Gas: Natural
Sewer: Connected
Accessibility Option: Level
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s); Smoke Detector(s)
Spa: Hot Tub; Portable
Landscape - Front: Decorative Gravel; Desert Plantings; Low Care; Trees
Landscape - Rear: Decorative Gravel; Low Care; Trees
View: Residential
Road Type: Paved
Driveway: To Property Line
RV Parking: None
Exterior Features: Courtyard
Lot Features: North/South Exposure; Subdivided
Neighborhood Feature: Historic; Lighted; Paved Street
Assoc Amenities: None
Terms: Cash; Conventional
Submit With Offer: Lead Based Paint Disclosure; Loan Pre-Qual
Property Disclosures: Lead-Based Paint; Seller Prop Disclosure
Special Conditions: No Insurance Claims History Report
Documents
Lead Paint Discl ›
Listing Office:
Long Realty
Last Updated: December - 29 - 2025
Broker Attribution:
520-403-8284
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