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.
Listing updated: August 5, 2026 at 07:48pm
Listed by Realtor: Patti Stokes
Listed by office: LIVELY REAL ESTATE
Source: Stellar MLS
Property Details
Listing Id: V4950021
Price: $355,000
Property Size:1,296 ft2
Property Lot Size:1 ft2
Rooms: 5
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
BathroomsFull: 2
BuildingAreaTotal: 1500
ConstructionMaterials: Stucco, Wood Frame
ContractStatusChangeDate: 2026-07-04
Cooling: Central Air
CumulativeDaysOnMarket: 32
DaysOnMarket: 32
DirectionFaces: South
Directions: Get on I-4 East from Central Orlando, head toward I-4 East. Follow I-4 East toward Daytona Beach
Continue on I-4 East for roughly 30-32 miles. Take Exit 116 for Lake Helen/State Road 44
At Exit 116, turn left onto W State Road 44 (heading east) toward Lake Helen. Turn left on Summit Drive. Turn left onto John Street once in town. Your destination will be on the left.
ElementarySchool: Volusia Pines Elem
Flooring: Porcelain Tile
FoundationDetails: Slab
Furnished: Unfurnished
Heating: Heat Recovery Unit
HighSchool: Deland High
InternetAddressDisplayYN: 1
LaundryFeatures: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
Levels: One
List Agent AOR: West Volusia
List Agent Name: Patti Stokes
List Office Name: LIVELY REAL ESTATE
List Office Phone: 386-562-6038
ListingContractDate: 2026-07-03
ListingTerms: Cash, Conventional
LivingAreaSource: Public Records
LivingAreaUnits: Square Feet
LotFeatures: Level, Oversized Lot
LotSizeArea: 33541
LotSizeSquareFeet: 33541
LotSizeUnits: Square Feet
MLSAreaMajor: 32744 - Lake Helen
MiddleOrJuniorSchool: Deland Middle
MlsStatus: Active
ModificationTimestamp: August 5, 2026 at 07:48pm
OnMarketDate: 2026-07-04
OriginalEntryTimestamp: July 4, 2026 at 02:12pm
OriginalListPrice: 375000
OriginatingSystemKey: stellar
OriginatingSystemName: Stellar MLS
Ownership: Fee Simple
ParcelNumber: 713002270011
PhotosChangeTimestamp: July 10, 2026 at 08:55pm
PhotosCount: 29
PostalCode: 32744
PriceChangeTimestamp: August 5, 2026 at 07:48pm
PropertyCondition: Fixer
RoadSurfaceType: Asphalt
Roof: Metal
Sewer: Septic Tank
SourceSystemKey: 795309878
SpecialListingConditions: None
StateOrProvince: FL
StatusChangeTimestamp: July 4, 2026 at 02:12pm
StoriesTotal: 1
StreetName: JOHN
StreetNumber: 490
StreetNumberNumeric: 490
StreetSuffix: STREET
TaxAnnualAmount: 4101
TaxBlock: 131
TaxBookNumber: 2-93
TaxLegalDescription: W 1/2 OF BLK 131 EXC N 400 FT & EXC E 155 FT LAKE HELEN PER OR 2860 PG 1771
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