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.
Single-familyProperty Type
2008Year Built
5.5 acresLot Size
$244Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Mary Lou Vonderau• RE/MAX Advantage
Listed by Chris Vonderau• RE/MAX Advantage
Bought with Patti Schreiner• RE/MAX Southern Homes
Beautiful custom showstopper estate home on 5+/-acres, two lots. This private paradise is a nature lovers dream. This one level home is two complete homes under one roof, fully HANDICAP accessible. Main home features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, gleaming hardwood floors w/ granite accents. Features include 22 ft coffered ceilings, custom moldings, all granite and stainless kitchen with keeping room, tile and granite baths. The living room, dining room, great room, kitchen offer an open flow for comfortable living and entertainment. All rooms have beautiful full length windows to take in the views of the spring-fed and fully stocked lake, and the in-ground gunite pool, spa and mountains. The fabulous one bedroom, one bath guest home is completely accessible from the main home or through its own separate entrance. Covered decking and the three car garage brings the two homes together. 5 minutes to the Bessemer airport/I459 makes this estate convenient to Mercedes/UAB/Downtown.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,296 (+5.5%)
2024
$3,124 (+9.1%)
2023
$2,865 (+8.5%)
2022
$2,640 (+8.5%)
2021
$2,433 (+3.1%)
2020
$2,360 (+4.2%)
2019
$2,266 (−3.9%)
2018
$2,358 (+3.6%)
2017
$2,277 (+3.3%)
2016
$2,204 (+21.8%)
$8,105 + $37,701
$45,806
2013
$1,810
$10,704 + $35,307
$46,011
Tax history for 5190 S Shades Crest Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,296 (+5.5%)
2024
$3,124 (+9.1%)
2023
$2,865 (+8.5%)
2022
$2,640 (+8.5%)
2021
$2,433 (+3.1%)
2020
$2,360 (+4.2%)
2019
$2,266 (−3.9%)
2018
$2,358 (+3.6%)
2017
$2,277 (+3.3%)
2016
$2,204 (+21.8%)
$8,105 + $37,701
$45,806
2013
$1,810
$10,704 + $35,307
$46,011
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
4
Stories
1
Lot width
40 ft.
Lot depth
651 ft.
Lot size
4.46 Acres
Year renovated
2008
Sq. Ft.
3,453
Year built
2008
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Shelby County
APN
12 8 28 0 000 013.008
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on May 11, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Entry Location: Front
Attached, Parking (MLevel)
# of Total Garage Spaces: 3
# of Garage Spaces Main Level: 3
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Jetted Tub, Linen Closet, Separate Shower, Separate Vanities, Shared Bath, Split Bedrooms, Walk-In Closets
Kitchen Equipment: Dishwasher Built-In, Microwave Built-In, Self-Cleaning, Plumbed for Gas in Kit, Refrigerator, Some Stainless Appl, Stove-Electric, Stove-Gas
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Eating Area, Pantry
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type: Gas, Woodburning
Fireplace Location: Great Room, Hearth/Keeping
Fireplace Details: Brick, Gas Starter, Stone
Window Treatments: Some to Remain
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Dual Systems, Forced Air, Gas Heat, Zoned