1216 E Helena Ave, McAllen, TX 78503
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FOR SALE
0.38 ACRES

$280,000

    1216 E Helena Ave, McAllen, TX 78503

    Est. Mortgage $2,254/mo*
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    Home Highlights

    Lot/Land
    0.38 acre lot
    HOA $100/mo

    Local Information

    • Map ViewExplore the area around 1216 E Helena Ave.
    • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
    • Shop & Eat
    -- mins to
    Commute Destination

    About this House

    Only one lot left in beautiful gated subdivision just across from Orangewood south, includes foundation with unique house plan design.
    Last check for updates: about 21 hours ago
    Listing courtesy of Maria (Mary) Roel, (956) 483-6684
    Encore Fine Properties
    Source: Greater McAllen AOR, MLS#508288
    Also Listed on Greater McAllen AOR.

    Home Details for 1216 E Helena Ave

    Interior Features

    Appliances & Utilities
    Utilities: City Garbage, Water Connected, Phone Connected
    Gas & Electric
    No Electric on Property

    Exterior Features

    Exterior Home Features
    Fencing: None
    Frontage
    Road Frontage: City StreetRoad Surface Type: Paved
    Water & Sewer
    Sewer: Public Sewer

    Days on Market

    Days on Market: 88

    Property Information

    Property Type / Style
    Property Type: LandProperty Subtype: Residential Lot, Unimproved Land
    Building
    Does Not Include Home Warranty
    Property Information
    Usage of Home: ResidentialParcel Number: L221800000001400

    Price & Status

    Price
    List Price: $280,000
    Status Change & Dates
    Possession Timing: Closing and Funding

    Active Status

    MLS Status: Active

    Location

    Direction & Address
    City: McAllenCommunity: Lago Vista
    School Information
    Elementary School: FieldsElementary School District: McAllen ISDJr High / Middle School: TravisJr High / Middle School District: McAllen ISDHigh School: McAllen H.S.High School District: McAllen ISD

    Agent Information

    Listing Agent
    Listing ID: 508288

    Community

    Community Features: Gated, Sidewalks

    HOA

    HOA Name: Magnolia Property managementHas an HOAHOA Fee: $1,200/Annually

    Lot Information

    Lot Area: 0.38 acres

    Miscellaneous

    Mls Number: 508288

    Additional Information

    GatedSidewalks

    Around this home

    What Locals Say about McAllen

    At least 746 Trulia users voted on each feature.

    • 84 % Say parking is easy

    • 81 % Say car is needed

    • 80 % Say it's dog friendly

    • 78 % Say yards are well-kept

    • 75 % Say there's holiday spirit

    • 74 % Say there are sidewalks

    • 68 % Say it's quiet

    • 65 % Say people would walk alone at night

    • 63 % Say streets are well-lit

    • 57 % Say kids play outside

    • 56 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

    • 43 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

    • 43 % Say neighbors are friendly

    • 38 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

    • 24 % Say there are community events

    • 20 % Say there's wildlife

    Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
    • Jaime Rivas
      "Plenty of space friendly neighbors and trees to pee on."
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    • Britney Fuentes
      "It’s a very family friendly area no concerns for theft or break-ins. My family feel safe. We also have barbecues and the neighbors are all friendly"
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    • Sptjf
      "We had holiday celebrations with the neighbors when the kids were growing up like Halloween Christmas New Year and birthdays"
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    • Domenech.v777
      "I lives here for three years and every year gets better. People here are very friendly. Everywhere you go there’s always someone who is willing to help you and talk to you. There’s no other place like it."
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    • N Hdz
      "Not all dog owners clean up after their dogs. The dogs will pee on the bushes closest to the sidewalk and owners do not prevent it, causing plants to die"
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    • Aronquintanilla
      "Crazy traffic. And crazy drivers. This area became very populated. The city is on a grid lock where there’s no more land to buy. "
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    • Eden B.
      "Lots of places to go outside and exercise or do activists with the kids. Dogs can be easily walked. "
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    • Dasilvanara
      "Lots of families and parks. The area is very safe. The schools around here are excellent. This is a great place to raise a family."
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    • Analicia S.
      "There’s sometimes neighbors dogs running around loose in the neighborhood. The dogs around here are friendly and well taken care of."
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    • Dasilvanara
      "My neighborhood is a great place. It is safe and has lots of public parks and shopping nearby. I have lived all over the US and would recommend this area above all!"
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    • Lisa R. .
      "there are many family members living in the area. it's a very safe environment to live with uour family "
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    • Kerryd25
      "There are activities at times during the Halloween season to make it a family social and encourage others in the neighborhood."
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    • Erika L.
      "I have lived in this neighborhood my whole life, people have always been very friendly. Streets and sidewalks are well maintained. The exterior of each home are well kept. "
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    • Amanda W.
      "McAllen is a great city to raise a family but still best to always watch your children when they play outside"
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    • Cindy D.
      "It’s really family environment, you can take your dog out with a leash with no problem and can do a walk at every hour, really safe"
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    • Trulia User
      "School are great in this area. One of the safest cities to live in. Living expenses are not high, which is great. "
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    • Jaimerubio.rgv
      "Due to cats in the neighborhood, dogs tend to get distracted by them. Other than that, nice place to walk your dogs."
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    • Yolandatorresc
      "Great community with good neighbors and quiet area. Like it! It’s clean and safe area to live and have the family safer place "
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    • Jaimerubio.rgv
      "The culture of this are makes it a great place to raise a family and the shopping is great too. The city does a great job of making the citizen feel welcome."
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    • Dasita
      "Great surrounfigs and living area, the best of Mcallen to live, access to many restaurants, golf courses, hospitals, shopping and leisure activities are just around the corner."
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    • Kblack011013
      "It is very safe and peaceful for families to live here. I like living in McAllen rather than a large city. Great place to raise kids"
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    • Iesha E.
      "It has a lot of areas for pets to be and common areas often allow dogs as well. "
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    • Claudio M.
      "Safe neighborhood to walk dogs with your family. Traffic isn’t to heavy and pets are well tamed. No issues"
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    • Kathigflo
      "Rice street parade! Old car show! Tin Cup events! Dollar Tree store! Fast food restaurant s! No parking signs on arrive st!"
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    • Austinallansinclair
      "No good grass in the area. Everything is dead looking like a desert type of surrounding. The heat is horrible always 102 degrees is not more than that on a daily basis. "
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    • Lilirios44
      "No any longer but ppl it’s polite and respectful . Overall it’s a nice environment. Public school has community events "
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    • Veronik55
      "I would not know. I do not have pet. Maybe they will enjoy the fact that it is in a subdivision and can walk the pet away front traffic and also enjoy the fact that we have sidewalk."
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    • Tinagarza1423
      "It’s the best area that’s so close to Mexico 😜😜 it’s a growing community and most of my family is here"
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    • Esther
      "a very safe and friendly place to live and raise your children. vendors are nice as all the neighbors"
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    • Trulia User
      "Nice please ,the people it’s friendly and the transit it’s always good! I have a good neighbors . The police it’s always alert!"
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    • Ruby
      "Great neighborhood and neighbors! Good location. Close to schools and shopping. Love north Mcallen and all of its amenities "
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    • GRV
      "It’s safe, quiet and everyone’s extremely friendly and not just too friendly but neighborly friendly "
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    • Patty C.
      "My neighborhood has access to McDonalds, Taco Rico, Sonic, Jack In The Box, Wing Stop, Church's Fried Chicken, and HEB. I love my neighborhood."
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    • Jacqueline R.
      "I’ve been living at this neighborhood for almost a year and it’s been great. The neighbors are friendly."
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    • Berbrie
      "Food trucks and arts and craft fairs are some of the highlights of the community. A lot of pet friendly places popping up also"
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    • Sylvia R.
      "Everyone practically knows everyone. Quiet and quaint. Near many stores. Close to psja, Mission, Edinburg, and Sharyland."
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    • Adri A.
      "Lived here for 8 months it’s a decent area. Can be noisy during weekends. But overall comfortable with the lighting "
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    • Mickey
      "It’s nice, quiet and with great friendly neighbors. There’s a good mix of homes, not too many are for sale here "
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    Market trends in McAllen

    Last updated August 2026
    Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
    Avg. sale price
    $270K
    $7.92K    MoM
    Sale-to-List Price
    97.1%
    0.1%    MoM
    Price per sq ft
    $142
    $0    MoM
    Available listings
    781
    21    MoM

    Home Value

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    Nearby home prices

    Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
    Address
    Distance
    Price
    Bed
    Bath
    Sqft
    Status
    1300 E Helena Ave, McAllen, TX 78503
    0.02
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Off Market
    4401 S L St, McAllen, TX 78503
    0.05
    $899,900
    5
    5
    4,540
    For Sale
    1312 E Helena Ave, McAllen, TX 78503
    0.08
    $1,118,600
    4
    5
    3,963
    Off Market
    4314 S M St, McAllen, TX 78503
    0.09
    $775,000
    4
    4.5
    5,035
    For Sale
    4215 S K Ln, McAllen, TX 78503
    0.10
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Off Market
    4501 S J St, McAllen, TX 78503
    0.17
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Off Market
    1012 E Helena Ave, McAllen, TX 78503
    0.19
    $550,000
    -
    -
    -
    For Sale
    3916 S L St, McAllen, TX 78503
    0.16
    $519,800
    5
    5
    2,855
    Off Market
    4405 S H St, McAllen, TX 78503
    0.26
    -
    4
    5
    5,459
    Recently Sold
    913 E Francisca Ave, McAllen, TX 78503
    0.26
    $2,116,800
    6
    8
    7,447
    Off Market
    3805 S L St, McAllen, TX 78503
    0.23
    $493,000
    4
    3.5
    2,361
    For Sale

    Price and Tax history

    DateEventPrice
    Jun 29, 2026
    Source: Greater McAllen AOR #508288
    		Listed For Sale
    $280,000
    Sep 14, 2022
    Source: N/A
    		Sold
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    Agent Phone: (956) 483-6684
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    Frequently asked questions about 1216 E Helena Ave

    • How big is 1216 E Helena Ave?
      1216 E Helena Ave in McAllen, TX is about 0.38 acres (16,562 sq ft).
    • What is the price per acre for 1216 E Helena Ave?
      1216 E Helena Ave in McAllen, TX is listed at $280,000, or about $735K per acre.
    • What do residents say about McAllen?
      Residents describe McAllen, TX as easy to park in, dog-friendly, and well-kept. Most residents say you need a car. See homes for sale in McAllen, TX.
    • What are the closest schools to 1216 E Helena Ave?
      The closest schools to 1216 E Helena Ave in McAllen, TX are Fields Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 7/10), Mcallen High School (rated 6/10), Travis Middle School (rated 6/10).
    1216 E Helena Ave, McAllen, TX 78503 is a lot/land. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by Greater McAllen AOR on Jun 28, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 508288.