Helena, Phoenix, CA
Helena — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Helena, Phoenix, California. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) licensing database.
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Helena Neighborhood Overview
Helena is a neighborhood in Phoenix, Arizona, located within the primary ZIP code 85283. The area presents a balanced mix of homeowners and renters, with a homeownership rate of 47.4% and a renter-occupied rate of 52.6%. This dynamic contributes to a diverse residential character within the broader Phoenix metropolitan area.
The local housing market is positioned in the Prime tier, with a median home value of $363,600. The typical home in Helena averages 1,275 square feet. Mortgage data from the last year shows strong activity, with 959 total loan originations. The vast majority of these were conventional loans (831), followed by 100 FHA loans and 27 VA loans, indicating a market primarily driven by standard financing. The median gross rent is $1,492 per month, and the median household income for residents is $76,645.
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Helena Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $364K |
| Median Gross Rent | $1K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $77K |
| Homeownership Rate | 47.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 52.6% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 3.1% |
| Market Type | Seller's |
| Market Tier | Prime |
| Primary ZIP Code | 85283 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 959 |
| VA Loan Originations | 27 |
| VA Loan Share | 2.8% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $395K |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 831 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 100 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Helena, Phoenix
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Helena
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: California Department of Real Estate (DRE) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Mortgage Data: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data, 2023
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-05-27