This beautiful home with 5 Bedrooms and 4 1/2 Baths offers multiple living spaces. The main floor has Master suite and Second Bedroom with private bath for your guest. Family room with vaulted ceilings, Dining room, Kitchen w/ granite counters, Breakfast bar, Eat-in area that opens to the Hearth room with trey ceiling & gas log fireplace. Master suite includes a shower with separate tub, separate vanities and walk in closets. Upstairs, you'll find 2 additional bedrooms with Jack and Jill Bathroom. Downstairs you have a Finished daylight basement with Den plus additional Bedroom, Full Bathroom, Media room or Office . Oversized two car garage. Outside you will enjoy overlooking your large estate-sized lot. Part of the back yard is fenced. Large screened in & open grilling deck plus lower level patio. You will love living in a community with a pool, clubhouse, playground and walking trails.
Single-familyProperty Type
2006Year Built
0.51 acresLot Size
$169Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Phyllis Black• RealtySouth-Shelby Office
Listed by Michelle Hyde• RealtySouth-Shelby Office
Bought with Phyllis Black• RealtySouth-Shelby Office
WELCOME HOME TO RIVERWOODS! WOW! This beautiful well-loved FIN BASEMENT home is a rare find. This 5 BR and 4 1/2 baths home floor plan offers multiple living spaces w/ hardwood flooring and crown molding throughout main lvl, LR with soaring ceilings, kitchen w/ granite counters, breakfast bar, eat-in area & opens to hearth room w/ tray ceiling & gas log FP. Master BR with tray ceiling and bath w/ dual vanities, jetted tub. Second BR w/ private bath on main. Two additional BR w/ Jack and Jill bath are upstairs. Large screened in & open grill deck plus fabulous lower level patio for relaxing w/ family & friends. Finished daylight basement w/ awesome “man cave” plus additional BR, full bath and playroom. Oversized 2-car garage. Family-friendly community w/ clubhouse, pool, playground, multiple lakes for fishing & walking trails. Nestled away from it all, but very close to Old Town Helena & Cahaba River. Helena was voted the top 10 and safest places to live. Set up your private showing today!
Public Records
Apr 11, 2005
Sold
$367,500
$98/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,929 (+0.3%)
2024
$2,921 (+8.5%)
2023
$2,691 (+16.0%)
2022
$2,321 (+10.4%)
2021
$2,102 (+2.0%)
2020
$2,060 (+9.1%)
2019
$1,889 (−2.3%)
2018
$1,934 (+3.6%)
2017
$1,866 (+3.3%)
2016
$1,806 (+3.5%)
$6,450 + $31,240
$37,690
2013
$1,745
$6,450 + $30,010
$36,460
Tax history for 185 River Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,929 (+0.3%)
2024
$2,921 (+8.5%)
2023
$2,691 (+16.0%)
2022
$2,321 (+10.4%)
2021
$2,102 (+2.0%)
2020
$2,060 (+9.1%)
2019
$1,889 (−2.3%)
2018
$1,934 (+3.6%)
2017
$1,866 (+3.3%)
2016
$1,806 (+3.5%)
$6,450 + $31,240
$37,690
2013
$1,745
$6,450 + $30,010
$36,460
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
5
Stories
1.7
Lot width
110 ft.
Lot depth
202 ft.
Lot size
0.51 Acres
Year renovated
2010
Sq. Ft.
3,843
Year built
2006
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Shelby County
APN
13 4 17 0 007 003.000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Entry Location: Side
Basement Parking, Driveway Parking
# of Total Garage Spaces: 2
# of Garage Spaces Basement Level: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Jetted Tub, Separate Shower, Separate Vanities, Tub/Shower Combo, Walk-In Closets
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Eating Area, Pantry
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Gas
Fireplace Location: Hearth/Keeping
Fireplace Details: Gas Starter, Gas Logs, Ventless
Window Treatments: Some to Remain
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central, Gas Heat
Cooling: Central
Exterior
Building Information
Year Built Description: Existing
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Lighting System, Sprinkling System
Waterfront: No
Pool: Yes
Pool Type: Community
Pool Features: In-Ground
Patio: Yes
Patio Type: Open
Log Home: No
Foundation: Basement
Garden/Patio: No
Decks: Yes
Deck Type: Open, Screened
Property Features
Clubhouse, Fishing, Park, Playgound, Street Lights, Walking Paths
Property Information
Parcel ID: 13-4-17-0-007-003.000
Sq.Ft. Source: Per Tax Report
Historic Register: No
Construction: 4 Side Brick
Lot Information
Flood Plain: No
Lot View: No
Land Information
# of Acres: 0.51
Subdivision Information
Subdivision (automatch): RIVERWOODS
Financial
Tax Information
Tax District: HELENA
Financial Information
Has Down Payment Assistance
Utilities
Utility Information
Underground Utils
Internet Service Provider: Spectrum
Has Internet Service Availability
Water Heater: Gas (WTRHTR)
Water Information: Public Water
Sewer/Septic: Connected
Location
Other Fees
Garbage Fee
Garbage Fee Amount: $40
Garbage Fee: Quarterly
HOA Information
Fees Include: Common Grounds Mntc
Association Fee: Yes
Association Fee Amount: $650
Association Fee Frequency: Yearly
School Information
HELENA
Elementary School: HELENA
Jr/Middle: HELENA
High School: HELENA
Location Details
Lot#: 603
Minor Subdivision: RIVERWOODS
Driving Directions: From Hwy. 31 in Pelham take Valleydale/Hwy 261 toward Helena. Pass through Old Town Helena. Right at red light, intersection of Hwy 261 and 52. 1.75 miles turn right into Riverwoods. Go past 4th left to turn-about and go left, then left at stop sign. River Valley Road .
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,843
Stories: 1.7
Lot Size: 0.51 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2006
Year Renovated: 2010
County: Shelby County
APN: 13 4 17 0 007 003.000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Other
Listing Information
LVT Date: 2022-06-16
Price Per SQFT: 167.87
Around this home
Schools
Helena Intermediate School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
Helena Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
10/10
Helena High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
45% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Helena, AL • 35080
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In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$604,000 – $730,000
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