1291 Helix Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91911
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1291 Helix Ave
Chula Vista, CA 91911

Southwest
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,040 sqft

$722,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 24, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $4,423/mo*
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$722,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 24, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $4,423/mo*
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3 Beds
2 Baths
1,040 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1961
Living Area
1,040 sqft
Price/Sqft
$694

About this House

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Property listed by Colony American Homes
1291 Helix Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91911 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,040 sqft single-family home in Southwest, built in 1961. It last sold for $375,000 on Aug 26, 2015. More recently, it was listed as a rental in June 2015 with an asking price of $1,950 per month. That rental listing was removed on June 28, 2015. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $722,200, with a rent estimate of $3,563/month.

Home Details for 1291 Helix Ave

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1961Year Updated: 1961
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7000 sqft

Price History for 1291 Helix Ave

DatePriceEventSource
08/26/2015$375,000Sold
N/A
06/28/2015$1,950ListingRemovedAgent Provided
06/26/2015$1,950Listed For RentAgent Provided
07/18/2014$1,725ListingRemovedAgent Provided
05/06/2014$1,725Listed For RentAgent Provided
11/13/2013$339,900ListingRemovedAgent Provided
10/26/2013$339,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
09/26/2013$350,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
05/13/2013$260,000Sold
N/A
01/16/2013$185,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
09/13/2012$185,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
03/28/2011$469,836ListingRemovedAgent Provided
03/23/2011$469,836Listed For SaleAgent Provided
10/07/2004$180,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Southwest

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$742K
$15.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
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Price per sq ft
$510
$18MoM
Available listings
60
4MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$5,308
Assessment$443,916
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1291 Helix Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
96 E Palomar St, Chula Vista, CA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$750,000
02/06/26
3
1.5
1,040
1242 Josselyn Ave, Chula Vista, CA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$670,000
11/12/25
3
1.5
1,040
122 E Palomar St, Chula Vista, CA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$780,000
07/10/26
3
2
1,203
41 E Palomar St, Chula Vista, CA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$805,000
05/06/26
3
2
1,274
1268 Helix Ave, Chula Vista, CA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$775,000
05/29/26
3
1.5
1,664
161 E Palomar St, Chula Vista, CA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$799,000
05/22/26
3
1.5
1,040
152 E Orlando St, Chula Vista, CA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$820,000
02/02/26
3
2
1,400
1202 Helix Ave, Chula Vista, CA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$800,000
09/03/25
3
2
1,279
121 E Orlando St, Chula Vista, CA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$601,000
06/23/26
4
3
1,300
1261 Helix Ave, Chula Vista, CA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$850,000
02/17/26
4
2
1,710

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

Southwest
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What Locals Say about Southwest

At least 328 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 88 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 81 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 77 % Say car is needed

  • 73 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 72 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 66 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 60 % Say kids play outside

  • 58 % Say it's quiet

  • 57 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 57 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 56 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 55 % Say parking is easy

  • 51 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 44 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 32 % Say there's wildlife

  • 20 % Say there are community events

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  • Srmzxr4dh9
    "Very pet friendly, walkable neighborhood and lots of access to parks and green areas for dogs. "
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  • Melissa Arlene Camacho
    "There are a few events on 3rd ave. The most popular ones are the farmers market and starlight parade in December "
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  • Aletse_nagrom
    "Christmas Events at 3rd Ave in downtown Chula Vista, everything is nice and clean. The neighborhood is wonderful "
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  • Trulia User
    "I love the community feeling. Friendly to dog walkers. Quick commute close to parks recreation grocery coffee shops"
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  • Trulia User
    "I've lived here in the area for the past 5 years, and see no harm in living is the Southwest area. It has entertainment, restaurants, and shopping within 30 min from one another. Five minutes away from I-5, 10 to 20 minutes away from freeway 54 and I-805."
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  • Trulia User
    "Walking distance from restaurant, and shopping. Less than 5 minutes away from the I-5 and less than 30 minutes away from I-805 freeways."
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  • Trulia User
    "The fact that it is close to shopping, public transit, and freeway if needed is a plus, also it is within driving distance to the nearest medical facility."
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  • Trulia User
    "you see people walking there dogs and see allt of kids playing outside. you can walk to the store . You can have friendly neighbors "
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  • Trulia User
    "Family friendly and safe. Schools are also very good and we enjoy the activities our association offers. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Quite, yet it can be super busy at times. Other than that it's an okay neighbor. It's close to a lot of shopping, and restaurants."
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  • Trulia User
    "Shopping is close, and if necessary, I can walk to the bus stop and catch the bus. After 8:30 the neighborhood starts to settle down."
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  • Trulia User
    "There are a lot of long time home owners who look out for one another. There are a lot of grocery stores, and being box stores, such as Costco, WalMart, Target nearby. There are a lot of restaurants like apple bee's, Mexican taco shops, and fast food. Everything is within walking distance. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Not safe for walks or runs or to walk your dogs a lot of druggies and bad people but the homes are nice inside "
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  • Maruarmour
    "I think its important to know your soroundings an to live in a safe area. I like to go for walks with my kids an dog"
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  • Maverick.concepcion
    "Just getting over populated, freeways and streets are packed. Bums come from time to time but 3rd Avenue in Chula Vista is dope"
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  • Krecillas
    "Living here just for the las 12 years of my life... And will never want to leave my child’s neighborhood."
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  • Jcryerson1
    "It’s a relatively safe neighbor, but not many families with children. Neighbors keep to themselves, with a few that occasionally say hi or wave"
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  • Richard L.
    "There are some good people here. The neighbor is convenient for shoppers. All within walking distance. "
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  • Brenda S.
    "It is safe and very Quiet, This is Senior Park and they allow 18 children as well. This park is near Coronado Military Base which is great for Retired Military who like to shop at the commisory for groceries, etc. They allow pets as well."
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  • Christine C.
    "We have block parties rarely, kid birthday parties at the community pool and close parks hold many movies in the park."
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  • Bruce H.
    "Presently live in old Chula Vista for the past 2 yrs and Lived in Eastlake for 6 yrs about 20 yrs ago. I feel safe where I'm at for the most part but, felt safer in Eastlake. Chula Vista overall has a somewhat negative reputation but that's not even close to the truth. It's a safe friendly neighborhood/City."
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  • digitalMOZ
    "Chula Vista resident for two years and feel it's safe but full of mentally handicapped and older residents.if you can deal with that then it's cool."
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  • Bruce H.
    "I have no children and have no idea how the schools rank in scholastic achievement. It’s my guess that the high Asian and Hispanic population brings that score above average. I see kids playing only occasionally"
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  • Luar O.
    "it isn't its ugly and not safe a bunch of drug addicts people and abandoned cars every where trash and loud music."
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  • Jessica O.
    "lived in southwest over 20 years and it's a very nice area depending where you live . we need more pet friendly areas due to us have 2 service dogs that help us and we love them and love that some rental areas allow pets "
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  • JPE
    "The area is decent for walking with good footpaths and also good sidewalks. The area is safe because the neighborhood is fairly quiet."
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  • Richard L.
    "It's a nice place to live, close to the freeway, trolley, shopping, and school. What more can be asked?"
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  • Victor
    "If Is there near to schools,bus stop,sings for streets, library,church, Farmacy’s, Doctors,Hospitals,Police Depart,Malls, Post Office ,Freeways Mexican Restaurant,Filipino food,American food etc etc "
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  • Haileymydear
    "There are a lot of parks nearly on each block. It might not be good to walk them on a hot day because not a lot of streets have shade coverage to make the sidewalk cooler. "
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  • Joel J.
    "the neighbors are very friendly, and almost every house has a beautiful garden outside of their house. The houses are very beautiful, "
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  • Richard L.
    "Best schools in the area. Safe and secure neighborhood for a child/children. Closest medical facilities. "
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  • Richard L.
    "Where schools and shopping are located. If it's a safe area for children. How close are the nearest medical facility. Safety of the neighborhood in general."
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  • Unspecified
    "There are plenty of dogs, hogs, and peacock's that walk around in my neighborhood but I don't own any animals. "
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