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Last Sold Price
4 beds4,524 sqft
5568 South Shades Crest Road, Helena, AL 35022
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.9 acresLot Size
2006Year Built
$106/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Beautiful well maintained custom built home. When you drive up you will notice the copper metal roof. You will love the vivid sunset mountain views from the wrap around deck and covered porch. This property has a lot to offer. With 4 beds and 5 1/2 baths that includes the main living space and also an apartment or mother in law suite with a separate entrance. The home features granite, hardwoods and ceramic tile throughout. There is a full home generator also. All I can say is "Wow"! Seller is a...Beautiful well maintained custom built home. When you drive up you will notice the copper metal roof. You will love the vivid sunset mountain views from the wrap around deck and covered porch. This property has a lot to offer. With 4 beds and 5 1/2 baths that includes the main living space and also an apartment or mother in law suite with a separate entrance. The home features granite, hardwoods and ceramic tile throughout. There is a full home generator also. All I can say is "Wow"! Seller is a licensed real estate agent in the state of Alabama.
  • Listed by: Shelly Wallace 205.477.7769 swallace@realtysouth.com Brokerage DRE #74091 • RealtySouth-I459 Southwest
Listing closed: 03/31/2022 12:00 AM • Source: Greater Alabama MLS, MLS#: 1308982

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$535,000

Avg days on market

76

Sale-to-list ratio

96.2%

Helena, AL

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Location

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Sold By ARC Realty - Hoover

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Property Information for 5568 South Shades Crest Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: 1-Story
  • Subdivision Name: SHADES CREST
  • Has View: Yes
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Has Waterfront: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 2006
  • Lot Size: 2.90 AC / 126,324 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From I459 take exit 1. Left onto Bell Hill Road. Rt onto Pocohontas Rd. Pocohontas Rd turns into Bluff Ridge Rd. Follow until you get to the end of Bluff Ridge Rd. Take a right onto Shades Crest. House is on the right.
  • Latitude: 33.252569
  • Longitude: -86.9864
  • MLS Area Major: Helena, Pelham
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 42-00-32-3-000-009.000
School Information
  • Elementary School: MCCALLA ELEMENTARY
  • High School: MCADORY
  • Middle Or Junior School: MCADORY
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 4.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Attached, Basement, Garage Faces Front, Driveway
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Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Few Trees
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.9
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • Living Area: 4524.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2006
Building Features
  • Accessibility Features: Therapeutic Whirlpool, Accessible Full Bath, Grip-Accessible Features
  • Other Structures: Workshop
  • Construction Materials: Brick
Farm Information
  • Horse: No
  • Other Equipment: Generator
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: Lighting
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch
  • Private Pool: No
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Electric Oven, Freezer, Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Oven, Tankless Water Heater, Self Cleaning Oven
  • Basement: Full, Unfinished, Daylight, Concrete
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 6
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Dual
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Heat Pump, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Total Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Great Room, Gas Log, Gas
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s), In-Law Floorplan, Pantry, High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, Stone Counters, Master Downstairs, Smart Thermostat, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Sink
  • Water Heater: Gas, Tankless
  • Window Features: Bay Window(s), Double Pane Windows, Window Treatments

Property History for 5568 South Shades Crest Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 31, 2022

Sold

Greater Alabama MLS #1308982

$480,000
Feb 28, 2022

Contract Signed

Greater Alabama MLS #1308982

Jan 22, 2022

Listed (Active)

Greater Alabama MLS #1308982

$509,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/31/2022

Sold

Greater Alabama MLS #1308982

$480,000
02/28/2022

Contract Signed

Greater Alabama MLS #1308982

01/22/2022

Listed (Active)

Greater Alabama MLS #1308982

$509,900

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

Public Records for 5568 South Shades Crest Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$3,253 ($271 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt3,828 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,828 SqFtStories1Lot Size126,324 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2006ZoningA1CountyJEFFERSONAPN42-00-32-3-000-009.000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5568 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 5568 South Shades Crest Road, Helena, AL 35022
$480,000
4
4,524
126,324
$250,000
4
2
2,097
229,577
$129,000
1
2
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55,321

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