$281,500
SOLD JUL 3, 2025

1411 Secretariat Dr Helena, AL 35080

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,899 Sq Ft
0.45 Acres

Recently Sold

$148 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

68 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Helena Elementary School Rated 10
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Attic

About This Home

As of July 2025

Price Improvement!!! Timeless 1.5-story retreat on one of the best lots in Dearing Downs! This well-built home features beautiful hardwood floors, a stone fireplace, and a spacious great room perfect for gathering. The formal dining room offers an elegant space for entertaining while the bright eat in kitchen and main level laundry provide everyday convenience. The primary suite on the main level includes a walk in closet and updated en-suite bath. Upstairs, you'll find two spacious bedrooms with continued hardwood floors, a full tile bath, and walk-in attic storage. The basement includes a finished playroom/office that could be a 4th bedroom, garage and workshop space. Situated on a level corner lot, this home offers expanded parking for an RV or boat. Relax on the full-length front porch with your morning coffee or enjoy stunning sunsets from the back deck while the kids and pets enjoy the generous backyard. Minutes to schools and all of the best of Helena!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tracy Coyne

ARC Realty - Hoover Listed on: 03/18/2025

ARC Realty - Hoover

Last Buyer's Agent

Shannon Colby

Keller Williams Metro South

Keller Williams Metro South

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,168

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • 0.45 Acre Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Few Trees

Parking

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

Home Design

  • HardiePlank Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Bay Window
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Play Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Laminate Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary 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

  • Two cooling system units
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • $26 Other Monthly Fees

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,168

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Access: Public Road
  • Down Payment Assistance: Yes
  • Down Payment Assistance URL: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/GALMLS/21412871?w=PubMLS
  • Living Area: 1754
  • Legal Description: Block: 2 Lot: 1 DEARING DOWNS SUBDIVISION 2ND ADDITION
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 162.49
  • Number Levels: 1.5-Story
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 148.24
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1985

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Bay Window, Split Bedroom
  • Fireplace Details: Gas Starter, Stone (FIREPL)
  • Fireplace Location: Great Room (FIREPL)
  • Fireplace Type: Woodburning
  • Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile Floor, Vinyl
  • Number Fireplaces: 1
  • Windows Treatments: All
  • Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Jetted Tub, Split Bedrooms, Tub/Shower Combo, Walk-In Closets
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Concatenated Rooms: |GreatRoom1|DiningRoom1|Kitchen1|Laundry1|MasterBR1|MasterBath1|HalfBath1|Bedroom2|Bedroom2|FullBath2|Play/RecB|
  • Room 1: Great Room, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Dining Room, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Kitchen, On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Laundry, On Level: 1
  • Room 5: Master Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 6: Master Bath, On Level: 1
  • Room 7: Half Bath, On Level: 1
  • Room 8: Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 9: Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 10: Full Bath, On Level: 2
  • Room 11: Play/Rec, On Level: B
  • Basement Rooms: Play/Rec (LVL BSMT)
  • Rooms Level 1: Dining Room (LVL 1), Great Room (LVL 1), Half Bath (LVL 1), Kitchen (LVL 1), Laundry (LVL 1), Master Bath (LVL 1), Master Bedroom (LVL 1)
  • Rooms Level 2 Plus: Bedroom (LVL 2+), Full Bath (LVL 2+)
  • Basement Style: Full Basement
  • Basement Style II: Both Fin and Unfin
  • Basement Style III: Concrete Block
  • Kitchen Countertops: Laminate
  • Kitchen Equipment: Disposal, Dishwasher Built-In, Refrigerator, Some Stainless Appl, Stove-Electric
  • Kitchen Features: Eating Area, Pantry
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Dryer Hookup: Dryer-Electric
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Location: Laundry (MLVL)
  • Laundry Space: Closet
  • Attic: Yes
  • Attic Type: Walk-In
  • Basement Finished Sq Ft: 145
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 971
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1173
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 581

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Siding-Hardiplank
  • 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, Driveway Parking

Utilities

  • Heating: Central (HEAT), Gas Heat
  • Cooling: Central (COOL), Dual Systems (COOL), Electric (COOL)
  • Sewer/Septic System: Connected
  • Water: Public Water
  • HVAC Area: 1899
  • Internet Service Availability: Yes
  • Internet Service Provider: ATT, Spectrum

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Street Lights

Fee Information

  • Garbage Fee: Included
  • Garbage Fee Amount: 26
  • Garbage Fee Per: Monthly

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 13-6-23-3-000-082.044
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Some Trees, Subdivision
  • Number Acres: 0.45

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 18, 2025
Closed on
Jul 3, 2025
Sold by
Mccoy Shannon and Mccoy Brenton L
Bought by
Arvin Kristen and Arvin Nicholas
Seller's Agent
Tracy Coyne
ARC Realty - Hoover
Buyer's Agent
Shannon Colby
Keller Williams Metro South
List Price
$285,000
Sold Price
$281,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,500
-1.23%
Views
259

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.53%
Original Mortgage
$253,350
Outstanding Balance
$253,350
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$30,697

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 19, 2014
Closed on
Jan 27, 2015
Sold by
U S Bank National Association
Bought by
Mccoy Shannon and Mccoy Brenton L
Seller's Agent
Georgia Landry
OWNERS.COM
Buyer's Agent
Kathy Dailey
RE/MAX First Choice
List Price
$122,960
Sold Price
$116,299
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,661
-5.42%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.84%
Original Mortgage
$140,000
Interest Rate
3.79%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 24, 2014
Sold by
Hurst Herbert Mark and Hurst Susan S
Bought by
U S Bank National Association
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 $281,500 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $116,000 None Available
Foreclosure Deed $150,258 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $253,350 New Conventional
Previous Owner $201,000 Stand Alone First
Previous Owner $16,400 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $165,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $140,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $116,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $145,350 Unknown
Previous Owner $79,028 Unknown
Previous Owner $33,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/03/2025 07/03/25 Sold $281,500 -1.2% $148 / Sq Ft
05/23/2025 05/23/25 For Sale $285,000 0.0% $150 / Sq Ft
05/19/2025 05/19/25 Off Market $285,000 -- --
05/05/2025 05/05/25 Price Changed $285,000 -5.0% $150 / Sq Ft
04/12/2025 04/12/25 Price Changed $299,900 -4.8% $158 / Sq Ft
03/18/2025 03/18/25 For Sale $315,000 +170.9% $166 / Sq Ft
01/30/2015 01/30/15 Sold $116,299 -5.4% $74 / Sq Ft
12/22/2014 12/22/14 Pending -- -- --
11/19/2014 11/19/14 For Sale $122,960 -- $79 / 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 $1,168 $23,840 $0 $0
2023 -- $22,200 $0 $0
2022 $0 $20,160 $0 $0
2021 $805 $19,060 $0 $0
2020 $805 $17,260 $0 $0
2019 $763 $16,400 $0 $0
2017 $679 $14,700 $0 $0
2015 $1,379 $28,140 $0 $0
2014 $639 $13,880 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Alabama MLS

MLS Number: 21412871

Greater Alabama MLS

APN: 13-6-23-3-000-082-044