Gila County property record for 242 N Helen Dr, Payson, AZ 85541
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,764 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $505,000 (Oct 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,596 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Mortgage Oct 2025 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 302-31-075A |
| Primary APN | 302-31-075A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,764 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,004 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 900 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 864 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 896 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | R038092 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 242 N HELEN DR |
| City | PAYSON |
| State | AZ |
| Zip | 85541-2398 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECTION: 18 TOWNSHIP: 11N RANGE: 10E LOTS 74 & 75 OF EAST VERDE PARK OF PLAT 144 SE1/4 SEC 18 T11N R10E = 0.24 AC (OUT OF 302-31-074 & -075) |
| Legal Range | 10E |
| Legal Township | 11N |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | VERDE PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 74,75 |
| Jurisdiction | GILA AZ |
| Township / Civil Division | PAYSON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 302 |
242 N Helen Dr is held in a trust since October 2025.
Source: Gila County records, as of February 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 22503 E STIRRUP ST, QUEEN CREEK, AZ 85142-0683 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BARRETT FINANCIAL GROUP LLC |
| Oct 29, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ZILLOW HOME LOANS LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 29, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 29, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20259613 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 7, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000004336 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GILA AZ |
| Property Address | 242 N HELEN DR, PAYSON, AZ 85541-2398 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Title Company | EMPIRE W TITLE AGENCY, EMPIRE WEST TITLE AGENCY LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7147 E HALIFAX CIR, MESA, AZ 85207-4813 |
| Document Number | 0000002179 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-002179 |
| Name | BARRETT FINANCIAL GROUP LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | GILBERT, AZ 85295 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2037 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GILA AZ |
| Recording Date | Oct 29, 2025 |
| Property Address | 242 N HELEN DR, PAYSON, AZ 85541-2398 |
| Document Number | 0000009613 |
| Map Reference | MAP 144 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-009613 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Title Company | PEOPLES TITLES INC, PIONEER TITLE AGENCY INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7147 E HALIFAX CIR, MESA, AZ 85207-4813 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 22503 E STIRRUP ST, QUEEN CREEK, AZ 85142-0683 |
| Document Number | 0000009614 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 29, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-009614 |
| Name | ZILLOW HOME LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2055 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 242 N Helen Dr was $2,596, up 49.7% from the year before.
Source: Gila County assessment roll, as of February 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Arizona |
| County | Gila County |
| Unified School District | Payson Unified District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $37,077 (+78.87%) Land $3,664 Building $33,413 | $370,775 (+0.62%) Land $36,644 Building $334,131 | |
| 2025 | $2,596.00 (+49.71%) | $20,728 (+16.86%) | $368,498 (+107.75%) Land $36,495 Building $332,003 |
| 2024 | $1,734.00 (+5.99%) | $17,737 Land $3,659 Building $14,078 | $177,375 Land $36,591 Building $140,784 |
| 2023 | $1,636.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 242 N Helen Dr in Zone D, where flood risk has not been studied, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 30, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone D undetermined · not studied |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2004–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2019 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 242 N Helen Dr is very high, ranking above 90% of the US, with a 0.8% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Very High above 90% of the US · above 85% of Arizona |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.8% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Insurers in high-risk areas may require mitigation or decline coverage; check availability before making an offer.
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | PAYSON WATER - EAST VERDE ESTATES private · serves 375 people · EPA ID AZ0404026 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| Lead | 13 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Nitrate resolved · Jan 2025 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 142 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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