$505,000
SOLD OCT 29, 2025

242 N Helen Dr Payson, AZ 85541

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,657 Sq Ft
10,320 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$305 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

190 Days on Market

Highlights

  • RV Access or Parking
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Mountain View
  • Granite Countertops
  • Double Oven

About This Home

As of October 2025

Nestled in the picturesque East Verde Park neighborhood, where the East Verde River winds through the community, this beautiful 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers the perfect blend of comfort and outdoor adventure. With hiking trails, fishing, and swimming spots just moments away, this is a true nature lover's paradise. Step inside to find a spacious kitchen featuring an electric cooktop, double ovens, a built-in microwave, and a refrigerator seamlessly integrated into the cabinetry. Upstairs, you'll discover two bedrooms and a full bathroom, while the lower level boasts two additional bedrooms, a media area, and a dining space. The laundry room is conveniently located downstairs and includes a separate storage room for all your essentials. Outside, the expansive deck offers views perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or simply soaking in the natural beauty. With four covered parking spots, a one-car garage ideal for a small car or side-by-side, and a large covered RV parking area with an electric hookup, there's plenty of space for all your vehicles and outdoor gear. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to own a home in one of Payson's most desirable communities!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Audrey Hogue

My Home Group Real Estate License #SA652488000 Listed on: 04/02/2025

My Home Group Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Audrey Hogue

My Home Group Real Estate License #SA652488000

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,780

Year Built

  • Built in 1979

Lot Details

  • 10,320 Sq Ft Lot
  • Desert faces the back of the property

Parking

  • 4 Open Parking Spaces
  • 1 Car Garage
  • 4 Carport Spaces
  • RV Access or Parking

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Block Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 1,657 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Mountain Views
  • Finished Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Storage

Schools

  • Julia Randall Elementary School
  • Rim Country Middle School
  • Payson High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 74
  • Assessor Parcel Number 302-31-075-A

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include (see remarks)
  • East Verde Park Subdivision

Amenities

  • Recreation Room

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,780

Year Built

Built in 1979

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Hwy 87 & Detroit Dr
  • Legal Info Range: 10E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Basement: Y
  • Parking Spaces Slab Parking Spaces: 4.0
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 5.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Subdivision Name: EAST VERDE PARK
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Tax Parcel Letter: A
  • General Property Description:PriceSqFt: 304.76
  • Dining Area:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Fireplace Living Rm: Yes
  • Const - Finish Wood Siding: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Electric Cooktop: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: Walk-Out Access, Finished
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Spa Features: None
  • Appliances: Electric Cooktop
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: See Remarks, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Granite Counters, Breakfast Bar
  • Living Area: 1657.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Dual Pane
  • Community Features:ClubhouseRec Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Wall Oven(s): Yes
  • Other Rooms:Media Room: Yes
  • Basement Description:Walkout: Yes
  • Basement Description:Finished2: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Granite Counters: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: None
  • Exterior Features: Storage
  • Lot Features: Street(s) Not Paved, Hillside Lot, Natural Desert Back, Gravel/Stone Front
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Wood Frame, Painted, Block
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Construction:Block: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Storage: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 5.0
  • Parking Features: RV Access/Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Spaces: 4.0
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 4.0
  • Parking Features:RV AccessParking: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Pvt Water Company
  • Heating:Electric: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: N
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fee Incl:Other (See Remarks)5: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Other (See Remarks)

Schools

  • Elementary School: Julia Randall Elementary School
  • High School: Payson High School
  • Junior High Dist: Payson Unified District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Rim Country Middle School

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10320.0
  • Parcel #: 302-31-075-A

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Unknown

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1780.0
  • Tax Book Number: 302.00
  • Tax Lot: 74
  • Tax Map Number: 31.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 20, 2016
Sold by
Aguilera Daniel and Rivera Carmen Cecilia
Bought by
Rivera Carmen Cecilia and Agullera Daniel A
Current Estimated Value
$503,660

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$102,500
Outstanding Balance
$81,003
Interest Rate
3.93%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$422,657

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 2015
Sold by
Koessler Gerald J and Koessler Gerald J
Bought by
Aguilera Daniel

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$60,000
Interest Rate
3.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 2, 2011
Sold by
Koessler Gerald J and Koessler Nancy M
Bought by
Koessler Gerald J
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title
Warranty Deed -- Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $102,500 New Conventional
Closed $60,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/02/2026 01/02/26 Off Market $505,000 -- --
10/29/2025 10/29/25 Sold $505,000 -2.0% $305 / Sq Ft
10/28/2025 10/28/25 Price Changed $515,500 0.0% $311 / Sq Ft
10/09/2025 10/09/25 Pending -- -- --
09/09/2025 09/09/25 Price Changed $515,500 -1.6% $311 / Sq Ft
08/01/2025 08/01/25 Price Changed $524,000 -4.6% $316 / Sq Ft
04/02/2025 04/02/25 For Sale $549,000 -- $331 / Sq Ft
Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $2,596 -- -- --
2024 $1,637 $17,737 $3,659 $14,078
2023 $1,637 $17,342 $3,118 $14,224
2022 $1,562 $15,598 $1,755 $13,843
2021 $1,520 $15,515 $1,672 $13,843
2020 $1,481 $0 $0 $0
2019 $1,414 $0 $0 $0
2018 $1,355 $0 $0 $0
2017 $1,292 $0 $0 $0
2016 $1,238 $0 $0 $0
2015 $1,097 $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6846299

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 302-31-075A