Half Duplex at 490 JOHN ST #A & B, LAKE HELEN
Half Duplex at 490 JOHN ST #A & B, LAKE HELEN, photo 2 of 29
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Entrance Side A - 490 JOHN ST #A & B, LAKE HELEN
Virtually Staged Side A - Living Room - 490 JOHN ST #A & B, LAKE HELEN
Side A - Living Room - 490 JOHN ST #A & B, LAKE HELEN
Side A Kitchen - 490 JOHN ST #A & B, LAKE HELEN
Virtually Staged Side A Room 1 - 490 JOHN ST #A & B, LAKE HELEN
Side A Room 1 - 490 JOHN ST #A & B, LAKE HELEN
Virtually Staged Side A Room 1 Closet/Laundry - 490 JOHN ST #A & B, LAKE HELEN
Side A Room 1 Closet/Laundry - 490 JOHN ST #A & B, LAKE HELEN
Side A Room 2 - 490 JOHN ST #A & B, LAKE HELEN
Side A Bathroom - 490 JOHN ST #A & B, LAKE HELEN
Entrance Side B - 490 JOHN ST #A & B, LAKE HELEN
Virtually Staged Side B Living Room - 490 JOHN ST #A & B, LAKE HELEN
Side B Living Room - 490 JOHN ST #A & B, LAKE HELEN
Side B Living Room - 490 JOHN ST #A & B, LAKE HELEN
Side B Kitchen - 490 JOHN ST #A & B, LAKE HELEN
Side B Kitchen - 490 JOHN ST #A & B, LAKE HELEN
Virtually Staged Side B Room 1 - 490 JOHN ST #A & B, LAKE HELEN
Side B Room 1 - 490 JOHN ST #A & B, LAKE HELEN
Side B Room 2 - 490 JOHN ST #A & B, LAKE HELEN
Side B Bathroom - 490 JOHN ST #A & B, LAKE HELEN
Virtually Staged Side B Laundry Room - 490 JOHN ST #A & B, LAKE HELEN
Side B Laundry Room - 490 JOHN ST #A & B, LAKE HELEN
Back Porch - 490 JOHN ST #A & B, LAKE HELEN
Back Yard - 490 JOHN ST #A & B, LAKE HELEN
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$355,000

490 JOHN ST #A & B
LAKE HELEN, FL 32744
Listed by Patti Stokes · LIVELY REAL ESTATE
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Living area
1,296 sqft
Year built
1933

About this home

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.

Property details

MLS
Stellar MLS
MLS #
MFRV4950021
Property type
Half Duplex
Subdivision
LAKE HELEN BLK 102
Status
Active
Days on market
83
On market date
July 4, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.77 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

ElementaryCharter
IVY HAWN CHARTER SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
1.47 mi away · Grades 0-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
3.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
946
Student:teacher ratio
16.3:1
District
VOLUSIA
Middle
DELAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
3.52 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
2.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
1,087
Student:teacher ratio
18.4:1
District
VOLUSIA
High
DELTONA HIGH SCHOOL
3.43 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
2.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
1,706
Student:teacher ratio
20.8:1
District
VOLUSIA

Walkability

Blended score for LAKE HELEN's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

48
Somewhat walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
8.7 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
55 / 100
Restaurants & cafes6
Grocery stores2
Parks11
Schools8
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in LAKE HELEN, from live MLS data.

On the market 83 days -- 129 fewer days than LAKE HELEN's current average of 212 days.
For reference, the median list price across 51 active listings in LAKE HELEN right now is $299,000.

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Est. monthly payment
$2,288/mo
$71,000 down
$284,000 loan
Principal & interest$1,842
Property tax (est.)$296
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Stellar MLS (mfrmls) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 24 days ago.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.