$299,900
SOLD MAY 2, 2025

1134 Dearing Downs Dr Helena, AL 35080

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,510 Sq Ft
0.37 Acres

Recently Sold

$119 Per Sq Ft

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Bonus Room
  • Helena Elementary School Rated 10
  • Attic
  • Solid Surface Countertops

About This Home

As of May 2025

Welcome to Dearing Downs of Helena! You'll love this very well maintained and custom built home with lots of character, privacy, and located in the highly sought after Helena school district! The home owners have updated the water heater Dec 2024, HVAC 2020, carpet and interior paint within the past 6 years. The main level features a large kitchen with granite counter tops, lots of cabinets, and an eat-in kitchen... plus, a formal dining room opening up to the front bay window! The nice sized den opens up to the kitchen and offers plenty of space to entertain guests, both inside and outside on the rear deck with gorgeous sunset views! Also on the main level is a half bath and oversized office/study! Upstairs features the master bedroom and full bath with new glass shower door, 2 large sized secondary bedrooms and a shared full bath. Don't forget about the oversized basement bonus room to stretch out in!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Clay Robinette

EXIT Realty Southern Select Listed on: 03/29/2025

EXIT Realty Southern Select

Last Buyer's Agent

Patrice Robinson

Keller Williams Realty Vestavia

Keller Williams Realty Vestavia

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,416

Year Built

  • Built in 1981

Lot Details

  • 0.37 Acre Lot
  • Fenced Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Driveway

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Bay Window
  • Dining Room
  • Den with Fireplace
  • Bonus Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Upstairs
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Split Vanities
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • Helena Elementary And Middle School
  • Helena High School

Utilities

  • Two cooling system units
  • Heat Pump System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • $23 Other Monthly Fees

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,416

Year Built

Built in 1981

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Down Payment Assistance: Yes
  • Down Payment Assistance URL: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/GALMLS/21413328?w=PubMLS
  • Living Area: 2110
  • Legal Description: Block: Lot: 33 DEARING DOWNS SUBDIVISION 3RD ADDITION
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 142.13
  • Number Levels: 2+ Story
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Year Built: 1981
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 119.48
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1981

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Bay Window
  • Fireplace Details: Gas Logs
  • Fireplace Location: Den (FIREPL)
  • Fireplace Type: Gas (FIREPL)
  • Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile Floor
  • Number Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Separate Shower, Separate Vanities, Tub/Shower Combo, Walk-In Closets
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Concatenated Rooms: |Den1|Kitchen1|DiningRoom1|Laundry1|HalfBath1|Office1|MasterBR2|MasterBath2|Bedroom2|Bedroom2|BonusB|
  • Room 1: Den/Family, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Kitchen, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Dining Room, On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Laundry, On Level: 1
  • Room 5: Half Bath, On Level: 1
  • Room 6: Office/Study, On Level: 1
  • Room 7: Master Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 8: Master Bath, On Level: 2
  • Room 9: Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 10: Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 11: Bonus, On Level: B
  • Basement Rooms: Bonus (LVL BSMT)
  • Rooms Level 1: Den/Family (LVL 1), Dining Room (LVL 1), Half Bath (LVL 1), Kitchen (LVL 1), Laundry (LVL 1), Office/Study (LVL 1)
  • Rooms Level 2 Plus: Bedroom (LVL 2+), Master Bath (LVL 2+), Master Bedroom (LVL 2+)
  • Basement Style: Full Basement
  • Basement Style II: Both Fin and Unfin
  • Basement Style III: Concrete Block
  • Kitchen Countertops: Solid Surface
  • Kitchen Equipment: Cooktop-Gas, Dishwasher Built-In, Disposal, Microwave Built-In, Refrigerator, Some Stainless Appl
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Eating Area
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Dryer Hookup: Dryer-Electric
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Location: Laundry (MLVL)
  • Laundry Space: Closet
  • Attic: Yes
  • Attic Type: Pull-Down
  • Basement Finished Sq Ft: 400
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 729
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1066
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 1044

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Brick Over Foundation, Siding-Other
  • Decks: Yes
  • Decks Type: Open (DECK)
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard
  • Foundation: Basement
  • Water Heater: Electric (WTRHTR)

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Entry Location: Side
  • Number Garage Spaces Bsmt Lvl: 2
  • Number Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Driveway Parking

Utilities

  • Heating: Gas Heat
  • Cooling: Dual Systems (COOL), Heat Pump (COOL)
  • Sewer/Septic System: Connected
  • Water: Public Water
  • HVAC Area: 2510
  • Internet Service Availability: Yes

Fee Information

  • Garbage Fee: Yes
  • Garbage Fee Amount: 70
  • Garbage Fee Per: Quarterly

Schools

  • Elementary School: HELENA
  • Middle School: HELENA
  • High School: HELENA

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 13-6-23-2-001-003.038
  • Number Acres: 0.37

Tax Info

  • Tax District: HELENA

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: HELENA
  • High School: HELENA
  • Jr Middle School: HELENA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 29, 2025
Closed on
May 2, 2025
Sold by
Cox Grant and Cox Natalie Robinette
Bought by
Edwards Andrew Bobby and Edwards Briana
Seller's Agent
Clay Robinette
EXIT Realty Southern Select
Buyer's Agent
Patrice Robinson
Keller Williams Realty Vestavia
List Price
$299,900
Sold Price
$299,900
Views
95

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.98%
Original Mortgage
$229,900
Outstanding Balance
$229,900
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$74,088

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 27, 2019
Closed on
Aug 27, 2019
Sold by
Teachenor Peighton C
Bought by
Cox Grant and Cox Natalie Robinette
Seller's Agent
Chris Wood
RealtySouth-Inverness Office
Buyer's Agent
Chris Wood
RealtySouth-Inverness Office
List Price
$205,000
Sold Price
$205,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.93%
Original Mortgage
$186,500
Interest Rate
3.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 13, 2017
Closed on
Jul 12, 2017
Sold by
Smiley Christopher B and Smiley Jennifer K
Bought by
Teachenor Peighton C
Seller's Agent
Tammy Anderson
ARC Realty Vestavia
Buyer's Agent
William Scott
RE/MAX Advantage
List Price
$200,000
Sold Price
$190,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,100
-4.55%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.40%
Original Mortgage
$190,900
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 8, 2000
Sold by
Russell Fred W
Bought by
Smiley Christopher B and Smiley Jennifer K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$119,839
Interest Rate
8.23%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 24, 1999
Sold by
Walker Berry Patricia and Stanley Otis Stanley
Bought by
Russell Fred
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $299,900 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $205,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $190,900 None Available
Warranty Deed $119,900 --
Warranty Deed $86,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $229,900 New Conventional
Previous Owner $186,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $190,900 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $145,945 FHA
Previous Owner $118,960 FHA
Previous Owner $119,839 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/02/2025 05/02/25 Sold $299,900 0.0% $119 / Sq Ft
03/29/2025 03/29/25 For Sale $299,900 +46.3% $119 / Sq Ft
08/27/2019 08/27/19 Sold $205,000 0.0% $81 / Sq Ft
08/27/2019 08/27/19 Pending -- -- --
08/27/2019 08/27/19 For Sale $205,000 +7.4% $81 / Sq Ft
07/12/2017 07/12/17 Sold $190,900 +0.5% $90 / Sq Ft
06/16/2017 06/16/17 Pending -- -- --
05/31/2017 05/31/17 Price Changed $189,900 -0.1% $89 / Sq Ft
05/22/2017 05/22/17 Price Changed $190,000 -5.0% $89 / Sq Ft
05/13/2017 05/13/17 For Sale $200,000 -- $94 / Sq Ft
Source: Greater Alabama MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $1,416 $28,900 $0 $0
2023 $1,269 $26,740 $0 $0
2022 $1,147 $24,240 $0 $0
2021 $1,076 $22,800 $0 $0
2020 $992 $21,080 $0 $0
2019 $930 $19,820 $0 $0
2017 $1,679 $34,260 $0 $0
2015 $755 $16,240 $0 $0
2014 $744 $16,020 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Alabama MLS

MLS Number: 21413328

Greater Alabama MLS

APN: 13-6-23-2-001-003-038