480 Helsam Avenue

Welcome to El Rio. This 1955 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers approximately 1,490 sq. ft. on a generous 6,098 sq. ft. lot, priced to reflect its current condition. Move in, settle in, and make updates at your own pace. Tile flooring runs through the living and dining areas, and both baths feature classic pedestal… sinks. The deep driveway has room for multiple vehicles, a boat, or an RV, and the attached 2-car garage opens to the backyard. Out back you'll find block fencing, a large concrete patio, and a shed set up as an office, ready to use as a workspace, studio, or hobby room. There's plenty of yard left to garden, gather, or grow. When you're ready to expand, the planning is already done. The seller has a completed architectural and electrical plan package that passed Ventura County review for permit issuance in 2019. The plans include a 726 sq. ft. addition plus approximately 443 sq. ft. of interior remodeling: an expanded kitchen and dining area, a laundry room, a half bath, additional bedroom space, and an enlarged primary suite with a walk-in closet. School fees were paid and recorded. Plans and supporting documents are available for review. Buyer to verify current permit status, code-update requirements, and applicable fee credits with Ventura County. The electrical panel was upgraded in 2016. The 17-panel owned solar system (not a lease) will be paid in full at close of escrow. Near an elementary school, parks, and shopping, dining, and entertainment at The Collection at RiverPark. Read More