$306,500
SOLD APR 14, 2025

1355 Whirlaway Cir Helena, AL 35080

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,312 Sq Ft
0.42 Acres

Recently Sold

$133 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Helena Elementary School Rated 10
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic

About This Home

As of April 2025

This charming Dearing Downs home is a steal at this price! Listen to the updates: New exterior paint Dec '24, new front door '24; new water heater '22; New ROOF '21! New Garage doors '21; New Dishwasher '20, interior paint new in 2020; and new HVAC 2019! This 3 Bedroom home has a nice living room and dining room combo on the main level, PLUS a huge great room in the basement level, PLUS another room that current owner is using as a 4th bedroom (no windows though). On nearly a half acre corner lot with a cool back deck to hang out on, come check this place out! (Front and side house windows are also tinted for summer energy savings!)

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Daryl Ingram

Ingram Moore Realty Listed on: 03/08/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Shannon Colby

Keller Williams Metro South

Keller Williams Metro South

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,313

Year Built

  • Built in 1979

Lot Details

  • 0.42 Acre Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Few Trees

HOA Fees

  • $3 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Basement Garage
  • Side Facing Garage

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Schools

  • Helena Elementary And Middle School
  • Helena High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Association fees include common grounds mntc
  • $23 Other Monthly Fees

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,313

Year Built

Built in 1979

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$3 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Access: Paved Road, Public Road
  • Down Payment Assistance: Yes
  • Down Payment Assistance URL: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/GALMLS/21411786?w=PubMLS
  • Living Area: 1640
  • Legal Description: Block: Lot: 83 DEARING DOWNS SUBDIVISION 1ST ADDITION
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 182.32
  • Number Levels: 1.5-Story
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 132.57
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1979

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Details: Gas Logs
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room (FIREPL)
  • Fireplace Type: Gas (FIREPL)
  • Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile Floor
  • Number Fireplaces: 1
  • Windows Treatments: Some to Remain
  • Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Linen Closet
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Concatenated Rooms: |Living1|DiningRoom1|Kitchen1|MasterBR1|MasterBath1|GreatRoomB|BonusB|
  • Room 1: Living, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Dining Room, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Kitchen, On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Master Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 5: Master Bath, On Level: 1
  • Room 6: Great Room, On Level: B
  • Room 7: Bonus, On Level: B
  • Basement Rooms: Bonus (LVL BSMT), Great Room (LVL BSMT)
  • Rooms Level 1: Dining Room (LVL 1), Kitchen (LVL 1), Living (LVL 1), Master Bath (LVL 1), Master Bedroom (LVL 1)
  • Basement Style: Full Basement
  • Basement Style II: Both Fin and Unfin
  • Basement Style III: Concrete Block
  • Kitchen Countertops: Stone (KIT)
  • Kitchen Equipment: Dishwasher Built-In, Microwave Built-In, Oven-Electric, Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Features: 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: 672
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 840
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1640

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Wood
  • Decks: Yes
  • Decks Type: Open (DECK)
  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Foundation: Basement
  • Water Heater: Gas (WTRHTR)

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Entry Location: Side
  • Number Garage Spaces Bsmt Lvl: 2
  • Number Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Basement Parking

Utilities

  • Heating: Central (HEAT)
  • Cooling: Central (COOL)
  • Sewer/Septic System: Connected
  • Water: Public Water
  • HVAC Area: 2312
  • Internet Service Availability: Yes
  • Internet Service Provider: Spectrum, Tmobile, and others to choose from

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Street Lights
  • Association Fee: Yes
  • Association Fee: 35
  • Association Fee Per: Yearly

Fee Information

  • Fees Include: Common Grounds Mntc
  • Fire Fee: Included
  • Garbage Fee: Yes
  • Garbage Fee Amount: 70
  • Garbage Fee Per: Quarterly
  • Library Fee: Included

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 13-6-23-3-000-001.000
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Some Trees, Subdivision
  • Number Acres: 0.42

Green Features

  • Energy Green Features: Ceiling Fans

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 8, 2025
Closed on
Apr 14, 2025
Sold by
Ohara Timothy and Ohara Amanda
Bought by
Collins April D
Seller's Agent
Daryl Ingram
Ingram Moore Realty
Buyer's Agent
Shannon Colby
Keller Williams Metro South
List Price
$299,000
Sold Price
$306,500
Premium/Discount to List
$7,500
2.51%
Total Days on Market
12
Views
84
Current Estimated Value
$304,689

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$1,811
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.73%
Original Mortgage
$291,513
Outstanding Balance
$291,513
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$13,015

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 2, 2020
Closed on
Jul 9, 2020
Sold by
Pass Douglas A and Pass Susan A
Bought by
Ohara Timothy and Ohara Amara
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Brown
1st Choice Properties LLC
Buyer's Agent
Daryl Ingram
Ingram Moore Realty
List Price
$234,900
Sold Price
$229,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-2.13%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.23%
Original Mortgage
$206,910
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 1999
Sold by
Keebler Evan D and Keebler Heather S
Bought by
Pass Douglas A and Pass Susan A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
7%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 26, 1998
Sold by
Thomas Parker Larry and Thomas Fay
Bought by
Keebler Evan D and Keebler Heather S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$121,100
Interest Rate
7.06%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $306,500 Smith Closing Title
Warranty Deed $229,900 None Available
Warranty Deed $131,000 --
Warranty Deed $127,500 Magic City Title Company Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $291,513 New Conventional
Previous Owner $206,910 New Conventional
Previous Owner $124,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $103,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $100,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $121,100 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/14/2025 04/14/25 Sold $306,500 +2.5% $133 / Sq Ft
03/08/2025 03/08/25 For Sale $299,000 +30.1% $129 / Sq Ft
07/10/2020 07/10/20 Sold $229,900 -2.1% $109 / Sq Ft
04/02/2020 04/02/20 For Sale $234,900 -- $111 / 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 $1,313 $26,800 $0 $0
2023 $1,188 $25,080 $0 $0
2022 $1,083 $22,940 $0 $0
2021 $1,027 $21,800 $0 $0
2020 $842 $18,020 $0 $0
2019 $798 $17,120 $0 $0
2017 $712 $15,360 $0 $0
2015 $681 $14,740 $0 $0
2014 $671 $14,540 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Alabama MLS

MLS Number: 21411786

Greater Alabama MLS

APN: 13-6-23-3-000-001-000