$502,500
SOLD MAR 13, 2025

144 River Valley Rd Helena, AL 35080

5 Beds
4 Baths
2,897 Sq Ft
0.43 Acres

Recently Sold

$173 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

22 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Fishing
  • Wood Flooring
  • Helena Intermediate School Rated A-
  • Fireplace in Hearth Room
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of March 2025

Beautiful new listing with 5 bedrooms in Riverwoods. This home features impressive living space with large dining room, den open to kitchen & keeping room, large island, ample storage, hardwoods, master bedroom and 2nd bedroom w/full bath on main level. Upstairs has 3 bedrooms, 2 bedrooms share full bath & large bedroom with private bath. Huge walk-in attic space and storage is easily accessible with a motorized lift from attic to garage. The private lot boasts a nice flat backyard, fenced area, large stone patio, and updated screen porch that can be enjoyed year-round. So much more, it’s a must see!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Penny Miller

RE/MAX Advantage South Listed on: 01/15/2025

RE/MAX Advantage South

Last Buyer's Agent

Sandi Prater

ARC Realty Vestavia

ARC Realty Vestavia

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,437

Year Built

  • Built in 2014

Lot Details

  • 0.43 Acre Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Interior Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Few Trees

HOA Fees

  • $50 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Three Sided Brick Exterior Elevation

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Fireplace in Hearth Room
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Dining Room
  • Den with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Screened Porch
  • Keeping Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven
  • <<builtInMicrowave>>
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 4 Full Bathrooms
  • 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

  • In Ground Pool
  • 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

  • Association fees include common grounds mntc, management fee, utilities for comm areas
  • $23 Other Monthly Fees

Recreation

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,437

Year Built

Built in 2014

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$50 per month

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/21406022?w=PubMLS
  • Living Area: 2897
  • Legal Description: Block: Lot: 634 RIVERWOODS 6TH SEC
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 179.5
  • Number Levels: 1.5-Story
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Year Built: 2014
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 173.46
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 2014

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Details: Gas Logs, Stone (FIREPL)
  • Fireplace Location: Den (FIREPL), Hearth/Keeping (FIREPL)
  • Fireplace Type: Gas (FIREPL)
  • Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile Floor
  • Number Fireplaces: 2
  • Windows Treatments: Some to Remain
  • Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Separate Shower, Separate Vanities, Tub/Shower Combo, Walk-In Closets
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Concatenated Rooms: |DiningRoom1|Den1|KeepngRm1|Kitchen1|MasterBR1|MasterBath1|Bedroom1|FullBath1|Laundry1|Bedroom2|FullBath2|Bedroom2|Bedroom2|FullBath2|
  • Room 1: Dining Room, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Den/Family, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Keeping Room, On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Kitchen, 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: Laundry, On Level: 1
  • Room 10: Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 11: Full Bath, On Level: 2
  • Room 12: Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 13: Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 14: Full Bath, On Level: 2
  • Rooms Level 1: Bedroom (LVL 1), Den/Family (LVL 1), Dining Room (LVL 1), Full Bath (LVL 1), Keeping Room (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+)
  • Kitchen Countertops: Stone (KIT)
  • Kitchen Equipment: Dishwasher Built-In, Disposal, Ice Maker Built-In, Microwave Built-In, Oven-Electric, Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Eating Area, Island, Pantry
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Dryer Hookup: Dryer-Electric
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Location: Laundry (MLVL)
  • Laundry Space: Room
  • Attic: Yes
  • Attic Type: Walk-In
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 2036
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 861

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Construction: 3 Sides Brick, Siding-Other
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Sprinkler System, Porch Screened
  • 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: Attached, Driveway Parking

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Fishing, Park, Playgound, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Walking Paths
  • Association Fee: Yes
  • Association Fee: 600
  • Association Fee Per: Yearly

Fee Information

  • Fees Include: Common Grounds Mntc, Management Fee, Utilities for Comm Areas
  • 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: 13-4-17-0-007-034.000
  • Lot Description: Interior Lot, Some Trees, Subdivision
  • Number Acres: 0.43

Green Features

  • Energy Green Features: Ceiling Fans, Doub Paned Windows

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
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

Average Home Value in this Area

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

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Penny Miller

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Penny Miller

    RE/MAX

    (205) 365-5419

    94 in this area

    223 Total Sales

    Penny Miller
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  • Sandi Prater

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Sandi Prater

    ARC Realty Vestavia

    (205) 243-3517

    1 in this area

    73 Total Sales

    Sandi Prater
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  • Marc Scholl

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Marc Scholl

    ARC Realty Vestavia

    (205) 478-2575

    6 in this area

    149 Total Sales

    Marc Scholl
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  • Amy Stump

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Amy Stump

    ARC Realty Vestavia-Liberty Pk

    (205) 936-4800

    8 in this area

    154 Total Sales

    Amy Stump
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  • Todd Tucker

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Todd Tucker

    ARC Realty 280

    (205) 999-8633

    12 in this area

    143 Total Sales

    Todd Tucker
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  • Kathy Filyaw

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2012

    Kathy Filyaw

    Brogdon Properties

    (205) 999-5939

    2 in this area

    31 Total Sales

    Kathy Filyaw
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Map

Source: Greater Alabama MLS

MLS Number: 21406022

Greater Alabama MLS

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

Alabama Shelby County Helena 35080

144 River Valley Rd, Helena, AL

This home is located at 144 River Valley Rd, Helena, AL 35080 and is currently priced at $502,500, approximately $173 per square foot. This property was built in 2014. 144 River Valley Rd is a home located in Shelby County with nearby schools including Helena Intermediate School, Helena Elementary School, and Helena Middle School.

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