Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds2,566 sqft

5520 South Shades Crest Road, Helena, AL 35022

Single FamilyProperty Type
1 acresLot Size
1976Year Built
$185/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Like having a vacation home in the city of Helena. Come home to beautiful sunsets every night with amazing views in this recently remodeled home. Enjoy the large, screened porch and huge decks, with rooms with floor-to-ceiling views. This open floorplan is great for entertaining, with wet bar, and large great rooms, extending out thru glass doors to porches on both levels. Newly remodeled from top to bottom with new low-e windows, hickory flooring. 800+ square feet of shop space. 3 full ceramic baths...Like having a vacation home in the city of Helena. Come home to beautiful sunsets every night with amazing views in this recently remodeled home. Enjoy the large, screened porch and huge decks, with rooms with floor-to-ceiling views. This open floorplan is great for entertaining, with wet bar, and large great rooms, extending out thru glass doors to porches on both levels. Newly remodeled from top to bottom with new low-e windows, hickory flooring. 800+ square feet of shop space. 3 full ceramic baths and 5 bedrooms. Start your vacation today!
  • Listed by: Tracy Hood 256.627.7168 amerisell.realty@gmail.com Brokerage DRE #86656 • Amerisell Realty
Listing closed: 09/26/2025 12:00 AM • Source: Greater Alabama MLS, MLS#: 21426089
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$449,000

Avg days on market

121

Sale-to-list ratio

96.1%

Helena, AL

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Location

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Property Information for 5520 South Shades Crest Road

Property Details

  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: 1-Story
  • Subdivision Name: SOUTH SHADES CREST
  • Has View: Yes
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Has Waterfront: No

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1976
  • Lot Size: 1.00 AC / 43,560 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Highway 150 (coming from highway 31) turn left on South Shades Crest Road and drive 10 miles home will be on your right.
  • Latitude: 33.254113
  • Longitude: -86.982444
  • MLS Area Major: Bessemer, Hueytown, Pleasant Grove, Oak Grove
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 42-00-32-2-000-008.000
School Information
  • Elementary School: MCCALLA ELEMENTARY
  • High School: MCADORY
  • Middle Or Junior School: MCADORY
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Spaces: 2.0
  • Carport: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
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Property

Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.0
Property and Assessments
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 747.0
  • Living Area: 2566.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1976
Building Features
  • Other Structures: Storage
Farm Information
  • Horse: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Underground Utilities
  • Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Lighting
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch, Screened
  • Private Pool: No
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Microwave, Electric Water Heater, Disposal, Dryer, Self Cleaning Oven
  • Basement: Full, Daylight
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Heat Pump
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Total Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Den, Electric
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
  • Interior Features: Wet Bar, Recessed Lighting, Master Downstairs
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Water Heater: Electric

Room Information

Room 1
  • Type: Dining Room
Room 2
  • Type: Bedroom 3
Room 3
  • Type: Family Room
Room 4
  • Type: Laundry
Room 5
  • Type: Bedroom 5
Room 6
  • Type: Bedroom 4
Room 7
  • Type: Bedroom 2
Room 8
  • Type: Kitchen
Room 9
  • Type: Living Room
Room 10
  • Type: Master Bedroom

Property History for 5520 South Shades Crest Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 26, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1916225806

$475,000

+18.4% / yr

Sep 26, 2025

Sold

Greater Alabama MLS #21426089

$475,000—
Aug 30, 2025

Contract Signed

Greater Alabama MLS #21426089

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/26/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1916225806

$475,000

+18.4% / yr

09/26/2025

Sold

Greater Alabama MLS #21426089

$475,000
08/30/2025

Contract Signed

Greater Alabama MLS #21426089

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For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public records

5520 South Shades Crest Road

Beds

3

Baths

2

Total Finished SqFt

1,772 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,772 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

59,677 SqFt

Schools near 5520 South Shades Crest Road

This home is within Jefferson County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Greenwood Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

McAdory Middle School
Public6 to 8

McAdory High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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