Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds3,453 sqft
5190 South Shades Crest Road, Helena, AL 35022
Single FamilyProperty Type
5.5 acresLot Size
2008Year Built
$148/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Rare offering - helena private 5.5 acre estate. This Private Paradise is a Nature Lovers Dream. Large Custom One Level Home is 2 complete homes under one roof, fully HANDICAP accessible. Main home features an Open Floor Plan w/3 bedrooms, 2.5baths,Gleaming Hardwood Floors w/Granite accents. Features include 22' Coffered Ceilings, Custom Moldings, All Granite and Stainless Gourmet Kitchen with Keeping Room. All Rooms have beautiful full length windows to view the Fully Stocked, Spring Fed Lake, and...Rare offering - helena private 5.5 acre estate. This Private Paradise is a Nature Lovers Dream. Large Custom One Level Home is 2 complete homes under one roof, fully HANDICAP accessible. Main home features an Open Floor Plan w/3 bedrooms, 2.5baths,Gleaming Hardwood Floors w/Granite accents. Features include 22' Coffered Ceilings, Custom Moldings, All Granite and Stainless Gourmet Kitchen with Keeping Room. All Rooms have beautiful full length windows to view the Fully Stocked, Spring Fed Lake, and the Inground Gunite Pool, Spa and Mountains. The Fabulous GUEST HOUSE includes Open Den, Full Kitchen, Bedroom, Bath & Garage. New additions - additional acreage to secure privacy, paved driveway, outdoor lighting, fenced front, painted interior, repaired and replaced pool/spa pumps & motors, repaired siding, added Whole House UV Filter & Humidifier, 2 Stainless Refrigerators, Upgraded Washer and Dryer, Plus tons of Fresh Landscaping. Did I mention the Bass, Catfish, Deer, Geese, & More.
  • Listed by: Mary Lou Vonderau 205.991.1500 MARYLOU@MARYLOUSTEAM.COM Brokerage DRE #null • RE/MAX Advantage
  • Listed by: Chris Vonderau 205.991.1500 chris@marylousteam.com Brokerage DRE #null • RE/MAX Advantage
Listing closed: 10/02/2013 12:00 AM • Source: Greater Alabama MLS, MLS#: 563784

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 5190 South Shades Crest Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: 1-Story
  • Subdivision Name: HELENA
  • Has View: Yes
  • View: Lake
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Has Waterfront: Yes
Building Information
  • Year Built: 2008
  • Lot Size: 5.50 AC / 239,580 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: I459 to Exit 6 - left towards Helena....Right on So Shades Crest Rd about 5 miles - Estate on your Right behind New White Fence.
  • Latitude: 33.265851
  • Longitude: -86.960045
  • MLS Area Major: Helena, Pelham
  • Senior Community: No
  • Water Body Name: PRIVATE LAKE
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 12-8-28-0-000-013.008
School Information
  • Elementary School: HELENA
  • High School: PELHAM
  • Middle Or Junior School: HELENA
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Faces Front
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Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 40.0
  • Frontage Type: Waterfront
  • Lot Features: Few Trees, Waterfront
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.5
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
Property and Assessments
  • Living Area: 3453.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2008
Building Features
  • Accessibility Features: Therapeutic Whirlpool, Accessible Full Bath, Accessible Doors
  • Other Structures: Guest House
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Foundation Details: Slab
Farm Information
  • Horse: No
Green Features
  • Green Energy Generation: Wind
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Lighting
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch
  • Pool Features: Outdoor Pool, Heated, In Ground, Private
  • Private Pool: Yes
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Dryer, Tankless Water Heater, Self Cleaning Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Dual, Zoned
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Total Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter, Great Room, Wood Burning, Stone, Gas
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Slate, Stone
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Sauna, Walk-In Closet(s), In-Law Floorplan, Pantry, Crown Molding, Tray Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Sound System, Recessed Lighting, Stone Counters, Master Downstairs, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, Laundry Room, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Sink
  • Water Heater: Tankless
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows

Property History for 5190 South Shades Crest Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 2, 2013

Sold

Greater Alabama MLS #563784

$509,900
Sep 6, 2013

Contract Signed

Greater Alabama MLS #563784

May 15, 2013

Listed (Active)

Greater Alabama MLS #563784

$579,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/02/2013

Sold

Greater Alabama MLS #563784

$509,900
09/06/2013

Contract Signed

Greater Alabama MLS #563784

05/15/2013

Listed (Active)

Greater Alabama MLS #563784

$579,000

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 5190 South Shades Crest Road, Helena, AL 35022
$509,900
4
3,453
239,580
$20,000
88,427
$275,000
3
2,023
245,242
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3.5
3,453
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2,196
64,468

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