$425,000
SOLD JUN 4, 2021

144 River Valley Rd Helena, AL 35080

4 Beds
4 Baths
2,897 Sq Ft
0.42 Acres

Recently Sold

$147 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Fishing
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Helena Intermediate School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of March 2025

Great home in Riverwoods available for immediate occupancy! Open Floor Plan with hardwood floors throughout the common areas, fireplace in the keeping room and a fireplace in the Den! Master bedroom & Bath plus another full bedroom and bath on the Main Level. Two Bedrooms and two full baths upstairs. Spacious Lot with screened porch overlooking the level backyard.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marc Scholl

ARC Realty Vestavia Listed on: 04/28/2021

ARC Realty Vestavia

Co-Listed By

Amy Stump

ARC Realty Vestavia-Liberty Pk

Last Buyer's Agent

Penny Miller

RE/MAX Advantage South

RE/MAX Advantage South

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,736

Year Built

  • Built in 2012

Lot Details

  • 0.42 Acre Lot
  • Interior Lot
  • Few Trees

HOA Fees

  • $50 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage on Main Level
  • Side Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Three Sided Brick Exterior Elevation

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven
  • <<builtInMicrowave>>
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Laminate Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 4 Full Bathrooms
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

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

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Helena Elementary And Middle School
  • Helena High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Underground Utilities
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

Community Details

Overview

  • $13 Other Monthly Fees
  • Managment Company Association

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Fishing
  • Park
  • Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,736

Year Built

Built in 2012

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$50 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Access: Curb and Gutters, Paved Road, Public Road
  • Down Payment Assistance: Yes
  • Down Payment Assistance URL: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/GALMLS/1283351?w=PubMLS
  • Living Area: 2897
  • Legal Description: Block: Lot: 634 RIVERWOODS 6TH SEC
  • Intermed: HELENA
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 143.25
  • Number Levels: 1.5-Story
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Termite Contract: Yes
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Year Built: 2012
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 146.7
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 2012

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Details: Gas Starter
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room (FIREPL)
  • Fireplace Type: Gas (FIREPL)
  • Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile Floor
  • Windows Treatments: Some to Remain
  • Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Separate Shower
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Concatenated Rooms: |Den1|Kitchen1|DiningRoom1|Laundry1|MasterBR1|MasterBath1|Bedroom1|FullBath1|FullBath2|Bedroom2|Bedroom2|FullBath2|Den2|
  • 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: Master Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 6: Master Bath, On Level: 1
  • Room 7: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 8: Full Bath, On Level: 1
  • Room 9: Full Bath, On Level: 2
  • Room 10: Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 11: Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 12: Full Bath, On Level: 2
  • Room 13: Den/Family, On Level: 2
  • Rooms Level 1: Bedroom (LVL 1), Den/Family (LVL 1), Dining Room (LVL 1), Full Bath (LVL 1), Kitchen (LVL 1), Laundry (LVL 1), Master Bath (LVL 1), Master Bedroom (LVL 1)
  • Rooms Level 2 Plus: Bedroom (LVL 2+), Den/Family (LVL 2+), Full Bath (LVL 2+)
  • Kitchen Countertops: Laminate
  • Kitchen Equipment: Dishwasher Built-In, Microwave Built-In, Oven-Electric
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Eating Area, Island
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Dryer Hookup: Dryer-Electric
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Location: Laundry (MLVL)
  • Laundry Space: Room
  • Attic: Yes
  • Attic Type: Pull-Down
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 2036
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 861

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Construction: 3 Sides Brick, Siding-Other
  • Decks: Yes
  • Decks Type: Open (DECK)
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Patio Type: Open (PATIO)
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Features: In-Ground
  • Pool: Community
  • Water Heater: Gas (WTRHTR)

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Entry Location: Side
  • Number Garage Spaces Main Lvl: 2
  • Number Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Parking (MLVL)

Utilities

  • Heating: Central (HEAT), Gas Heat
  • Cooling: Central (COOL)
  • Sewer/Septic System: Connected
  • Underground Utils: Yes
  • Water: Public Water
  • HVAC Area: 2897

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Fishing, Park, Playgound, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Walking Paths
  • Association Fee: Yes
  • Association Fee: 600
  • Association Fee Per: Yearly
  • HOA Management Company: managment company
  • Hoa Phone: 0000000000

Fee Information

  • Garbage Fee: Yes
  • Garbage Fee Amount: 40
  • Garbage Fee Per: Quarterly

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 13-4-17-0-007-034.000
  • Lot Description: Interior Lot, Some Trees, Subdivision
  • Number Acres: 0.42

Green Features

  • Energy Green Features: Ceiling Fans, Doub Paned Windows

Tax Info

  • Tax District: HELENA
  • Annual Tax: 1736

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 15, 2025
Closed on
Mar 13, 2025
Sold by
Till Leonard Lynn
Bought by
Wiggins Scott Richard and Wiggins Virginia Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Penny Miller
RE/MAX Advantage South
Buyer's Agent
Sandi Prater
ARC Realty Vestavia
List Price
$520,000
Sold Price
$502,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$17,500
-3.37%
Views
255
Current Estimated Value
$509,985

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$7,485
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.90%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 28, 2021
Closed on
Jun 4, 2021
Sold by
Bufford Sonia D
Bought by
Leonard John Watt L and Leonard Lynn Till
Seller's Agent
Marc Scholl
ARC Realty Vestavia
Buyer's Agent
Penny Miller
RE/MAX Advantage South
List Price
$415,000
Sold Price
$425,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
2.41%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.53%
Original Mortgage
$220,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 18, 2012
Closed on
Dec 28, 2012
Sold by
Nsh Corp
Bought by
Bufford Sonia D
Seller's Agent
Todd Tucker
ARC Realty 280
Buyer's Agent
Marc Scholl
ARC Realty Vestavia
List Price
$285,000
Sold Price
$299,152
Premium/Discount to List
$14,152
4.97%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.25%
Original Mortgage
$284,190
Interest Rate
3.36%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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 $502,500 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $425,000 None Available
Special Warranty Deed $299,152 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $220,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $284,190 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/13/2025 03/13/25 Sold $502,500 -3.4% $173 / Sq Ft
02/06/2025 02/06/25 Pending -- -- --
01/15/2025 01/15/25 For Sale $520,000 +22.4% $179 / Sq Ft
06/04/2021 06/04/21 Sold $425,000 +2.4% $147 / Sq Ft
04/28/2021 04/28/21 For Sale $415,000 +38.7% $143 / Sq Ft
12/28/2012 12/28/12 Sold $299,152 +5.0% --
07/02/2012 07/02/12 Pending -- -- --
05/18/2012 05/18/12 For Sale $285,000 -- --
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 $2,437 $49,740 $0 $0
2023 $1,913 $45,360 $0 $0
2022 $1,744 $41,380 $0 $0
2021 $1,791 $37,380 $0 $0
2020 $1,737 $36,280 $0 $0
2019 $1,691 $35,340 $0 $0
2017 $1,587 $33,220 $0 $0
2015 $1,512 $31,700 $0 $0
2014 $1,475 $30,940 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Alabama MLS

MLS Number: 1283351

Greater Alabama MLS

APN: 13-4-17-0-007-034-000