38 homes in zoned to Helms Middle
San Pablo, CA

About San Pablo: Helms Middle is located in San Pablo. San Pablo is an enclave city in Contra Costa County, California, United States. The population was 32,127 at the 2020 census. As of 2026, the city council consists of Mayor Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado, Vice Mayor Rita Xavier, Abel Pineda, Patricia Ponce, and Arturo Cruz. Dorothy Gantt is the city Clerk. Viviana Toledo is the city treasurer.
These are homes for sale inside the attendance boundary for Helms Middle in San Pablo (Topfind School Score: 1/10). Every home here is actually assigned to this school per the official attendance zone, not just nearby. This zone has 38 active listings.
Topfind Market Read
The picture is mixed here. The typical home sells in about 31 days, yet 6.3 months of supply is more than current demand absorbs, and 32% of sellers have trimmed their asking price, so neither side holds a clear advantage. Realistic pricing wins for sellers, and patient, prepared buyers can secure fair terms.
Median Home Price
$499K
↑ 8% over the past yearChart shows the median closed sale price by month
Months of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
6.3 months of supply
Ample Supply38 active listings, plenty of options to choose from.
What this means for buyers
There is more inventory than recent sales absorb, so buyers have plenty of options and stronger footing to negotiate price and terms. Listings typically sell in ~31 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are selling at a steady pace, so buyers have some time, though competition still exists. Homes are moving 25% faster than six months ago.
Inventory Distribution
Most current listings are under 30 days old, so the mix skews toward fresh inventory.
Housing Tenure in Helms Middle Area
Renting is more common here than statewide, so this market has more rental inventory and shorter-term residents.
43%
Homeowners
57%
Renters
Homeownership is 12.5 points lower than the California average (55.5%)
9,847 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Home prices increase with bedroom count, though premiums vary by size.
Each additional bedroom adds about $52K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 2 → 3 bedrooms (+$71K)
Price Reductions
12 listings have reduced their price
32% of active listings
Average reduction: 10.6% (~$53K)
As a middle school, Helms Middle operates within the West Contra Costa Unified district. Its Topfind School Score is 1. Listings shown here sit within the mapped attendance boundary, meaning homes here are assigned to Helms Middle. The median list price in the Helms Middle attendance zone is $499,000. That runs roughly 8.4% lower than San Pablo as a whole. Current inventory stands at 38 active listings. February to July saw the median price go from $546,000 to $527,500, down about 3.4%.
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There are currently 38 homes for sale in Helms Middle Area, ranging from $249,000 to $710,000. 3 of them hit the market within the last week.
The median list price in Helms Middle Area is $499,000. Price per square foot averages $434. Prices are up 8.1% compared to a year ago.
Homes in Helms Middle Area currently average 31 days on the market, a steady pace.
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