$279,900

1937 Riva Ridge Rd Helena, AL 35080

Estimated payment $1,737/month

Total Views 732
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,338 Sq Ft
$209 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • In Ground Pool
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Helena Elementary School Rated 10
  • Covered Deck
  • Cathedral Ceiling

About This Home

Come and see this Helena Community 3 Bedroom & 2 Bath home with a pool on a large corner lot. This home enjoys a very desirable split bedroom plan with a large master bedroom that has a walk in closet, a separate dressing area and french doors that lead out to the oasis pool surrounded by the white Cool Crete pool deck. The spacious kitchen has a large eat in area and expanded pantry. Also, the kitchen conveniently provides access to a large laundry area with overhead cabinets. Additionally, the kitchen has direct access to a large screened porch which is perfect for family cook outs and entertainment by the pool. The living room is inviting with a vaulted ceiling and a marble accented wood burning fireplace. A mud room leads out to the large 2 car covered carport and extra concrete pad provide easy access [no stack] parking for 3 cars. Come and see today... Call Jim at 205-541-4600 for more information.

Last Listed By

James Benjamin Kovakas

J B Kovakas Properties Listed on: 05/24/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,044

Year Built

  • Built in 1991

Lot Details

  • Fenced Yard
  • Sprinkler System

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,338 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Marble Fireplace
  • Bay Window
  • French Doors
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Screened Porch
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

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

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • 3 Carport Spaces

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Covered Deck
  • Screened Deck
  • Screened Patio
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Gazebo

Schools

  • Helena Elementary And Middle School
  • Helena High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Underground Utilities
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • $20 Other Monthly Fees

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,044

Year Built

Built in 1991

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Down Payment Assistance: Yes
  • Down Payment Assistance URL: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/GALMLS/21419813?w=PubMLS
  • Living Area: 1338
  • Legal Description: Lot 84 Book 15 Page 010 Township 20S Range 03W Dearing Downs 9th Add Phase 2
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 209.19
  • Number Levels: 1-Story
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Year Built: 1991
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 209.19
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1991

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Bay Window, French Doors
  • Fireplace Details: Marble (FIREPL)
  • Fireplace Location: Great Room (FIREPL)
  • Fireplace Type: Woodburning
  • Floors: Carpet, Hardwood Laminate, Tile Floor
  • Number Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Split Bedrooms, Tub/Shower Combo, Walk-In Closets
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Concatenated Rooms: |MasterBR1|Living1|Bedroom1|Bedroom1|Bedroom1|
  • Room 1: Master Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Living, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 5: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Rooms Level 1: Bedroom (LVL 1), Living (LVL 1), Master Bedroom (LVL 1)
  • Kitchen Countertops: Solid Surface
  • Kitchen Equipment: Cooktop-Electric, Dishwasher Built-In, Microwave Built-In, Oven-Electric, Refrigerator
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Dryer Hookup: Dryer-Electric
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Location: Laundry (MLVL)
  • Laundry Space: Closet
  • Attic: Yes
  • Attic Type: Pull-Down
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1338

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Construction: Siding-Other
  • Decks: Yes
  • Decks Type: Covered (DECK), Open (DECK), Screened (DECK)
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Fireplace, Gazebo, Sprinkler System, Porch Screened
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Garden/Patio Style: Yes
  • Patio Type: Covered - (PATIO), Screened (PATIO)
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Features: In-Ground
  • Pool: Personal Pool
  • Water Heater: Electric (WTRHTR)

Garage/Parking

  • Number Carport Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Attached

Utilities

  • Heating: Central (HEAT)
  • Cooling: Central (COOL)
  • Sewer/Septic System: Connected
  • Underground Utils: Yes
  • Water: Public Water
  • HVAC Area: 1338
  • Internet Service Availability: Yes

Fee Information

  • Garbage Fee: Yes
  • Garbage Fee Amount: 60
  • Garbage Fee Per: Quarterly

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 13-5-22-4-001-001.042

Tax Info

  • Tax District: HELENA

MLS Schools

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

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Range of Values:

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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 $2,044 $41,720 $0 $0
2023 $1,903 $38,840 $0 $0
2022 $1,673 $34,140 $0 $0
2021 $749 $16,120 $0 $0
2020 $638 $15,360 $0 $0
2019 $609 $14,680 $0 $0
2017 $542 $13,100 $0 $0
2015 $582 $12,720 $0 $0
2014 $570 $12,460 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/24/2025 05/24/25 For Sale $279,900 -- $209 / Sq Ft
Source: Greater Alabama MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed $212,500 None Listed On Document
Survivorship Deed $137,000 None Available
Survivorship Deed $111,000 Magic City Title Company Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $111,393 FHA
Previous Owner $110,129 FHA
Source: Public Records

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Source: Greater Alabama MLS

MLS Number: 21419813

Greater Alabama MLS

APN: 13-5-22-4-001-001-042