OFF MARKET

Off Market Mar 2012 for $279K

$685,750

•

1,747

sq ft

2738 River Rd S, Shelby, AL 35143

About this home

LOOKING FOR A WOODED PARADISE ON BEAUTIFUL LAY LAKE? THIS EXCLUSIVE HOME IS LOCATED ON A 9.5 ACRES WATERFRONT LOT. YOU CAN ENJOY NATURE AT ITS BEST - DEER-TURKEY RIGHT IN YOUR OWN BACK YARD. THIS AREA OF NICE HOMES IS PROTECTED BY RESTRICTIONS. THE OWNER OF THIS HOME HAD IT BUILT IN 1994. FULL BRICK - ONE LEVEL WITH A BONUS/REC ROOM LOCATED ABOVE THE GARAGE. THERE ARE ONLY A FEW STEPS DOWN FROM THE KITCHEN TO THE GARAGE AND LAUNDRY. THERE IS ALSO A 2 STALL BOATHOUSE AND NICE DETACHED GARAGE/WORKSHOP. YOU'LL ENJOY THE COUNTRY FRONT PORCH OVERLOOKING THE LAKE. BEST OF ALL - LOTS OF PRIVACY !!!

Single-familyProperty Type

1994Year Built

9.5 acresLot Size

$393Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Jean Lowe

Bought with Jean Lowe

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:Greater Alabama MLS #519876

Redfin Estimate

$685,750

$406K since sold in March 2012$79K since August

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This home's estimate is 38.8% higher than the average sale price ($494K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 7, 2026
$390,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,778 sq ft
343 Wood Fence Ln, Childersburg, AL 35044
SOLD AUG 27, 2026
$505,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,470 sq ft
488 Sulphur Creek Ln, Sylacauga, AL 35151
SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$450,000
C
3 beds2 baths2,050 sq ft
403 Wallace Dr, Shelby, AL 35143
SOLD OCT 27, 2025
$395,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,156 sq ft
511 Wallace Dr, Shelby, AL 35143
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$600,000
E
3 beds3 baths1,904 sq ft
17030 Highway 42, Shelby, AL 35143
SOLD MAR 18, 2026
$625,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,595 sq ft
246 N River Dr, Shelby, AL 35143

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Market trends in 35143, AL

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

95.9%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$437K

$47K MoM

Avg. days on market

83d

3 days MoM

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4 MoM

New listings for sale

OPEN TODAY, 11AM TO 7PM
$1,250,000
4 beds4.5 baths3,315 sq ft
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Sale history for 2738 River Rd S

Tax history for 2738 River Rd S

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

9.5 Acres

Year renovated

1994

Sq. Ft.

1,602

Year built

1994

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Shelby County

APN

30 1 12 0 001 001.000

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
Attached, Parking (MLevel)
# of Total Garage Spaces: 2
# of Garage Spaces Main Level: 2

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo, Walk-In Closets
# of Baths (Full): 2

Room Information
Has Laundry
Attic: No
Rooms at Level 1: Bedroom (LVL 1), Full Bath (LVL 1), Kitchen (LVL 1), Laundry (LVL 1), Living (LVL 1), Master Bath (LVL 1), Master Bedroom (LVL 1)
Rooms at Level 2+: Play/Rec (LVL 2+)
Rooms: Bedroom, Full Bath, Kitchen, Laundry, Living, Master Bath, Master Bedroom, Play/Rec
Room 1: Living
Room 1 Level: 1
Room 2: Kitchen
Room 2 Level: 1
Room 3: Master Bedroom
Room 3 Level: 1
Room 4: Master Bath
Room 4 Level: 1
Room 5: Bedroom
Room 5 Level: 1
Room 6: Bedroom
Room 6 Level: 1
Room 7: Full Bath
Room 7 Level: 1
Room 8: Play/Rec
Room 8 Level: 2
Room 9: Laundry
Room 9 Level: 1

Interior Features
HVAC Total Area: 1,747
Living Area (main+upper): 1,747
Main Level Sq.Ft.: 1,747
Tri-Level: No
Split Level: No
Split Foyer: No
Loft: No
Floors: Carpet, Vinyl
Kitchen Equipment: Dishwasher Built-In, Stove-Electric
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Location: Living Room
Fireplace Details: Brick

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central, Heat Pump
Cooling: Central, Heat Pump

Exterior

Building Information
Year Built Description: Existing

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Boat House Private, Dock Private, Storage Building, Workshop (EXTR), Porch
Waterfront: Yes
Waterfront Name: LAY LAKE
Waterfront Footage: 260
Pool: No
Patio: No
Log Home: No
Foundation: Crawl Space
Garden/Patio: No
Decks: Yes
Deck Type: Open

Property Features
Boat Launch, Boats-Motorized Allowed, Fishing, River, Skiing Allowed, Swimming Allowed, Walking Paths

Property Information
Parcel ID: 30-1-12-0-001-001.000
Sq.Ft. Source: Per Tax Report
Historic Register: No
Construction: 4 Side Brick

Lot Information
Flood Plain: Yes
Lot View: Yes
Lake/Water View
Lot Description: Acreage, Horses Permitted, Heavy Treed Lot, Some Trees

Land Information
# of Acres: 9.5

Subdivision Information
Subdivision (automatch): NONE

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Heater: Electric (WTRHTR)
Water Information: Well Water
Sewer/Septic: Septic

Location

HOA Information
Association Fee: No

School Information
SHELBY
Elementary School: SHELBY
Jr/Middle: COLUMBIANA
High School: SHELBY COUNTY

Location Details
Minor Subdivision: NONE
Driving Directions: From Columbiana - drive south on Hwy 47 to Hwy #42 - turn left on #42 - Cross Hwy #145- (approx. 2 miles) then left on South River Road. Follow to end - Keep right when pavement ends. Sign at driveway.

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,602
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1994
Year Renovated: 1994
County: Shelby County
APN: 30 1 12 0 001 001.000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Price Per SQFT: 160.22

Around this home

Schools

Shelby Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.7mi

9/10

Columbiana Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.0mi

6/10

Shelby County High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.1mi

7/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

9/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

4/10 Fire Factor

1% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 107° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

65% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Shelby, AL • 35143

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Estimated sale price

$652,000 – $789,000

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Home values near 2738 River Rd S

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
2380 S River Road, Shelby, AL - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1133 Sq. Ft.	$867,153
800 N River Drive, Shelby, AL 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5200 Sq. Ft.	$996,369

Address	Redfin Estimate
910 N River Drive, Shelby, AL - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1929 Sq. Ft.	$514,007
2924 S River Road, Shelby, AL - Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3120 Sq. Ft.	$724,169

Address	Redfin Estimate
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882 N River Drive, Shelby, AL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2030 Sq. Ft.	$652,198

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