You won't find a better view of the lake with easy water access! Your own little private peninsula with full views of beautiful Lay Lake & with +/- 1,300 feet of waterfront footage surrounded by seawall. Beautiful 3 bedroom/3 bath home sits on a flat lot -- +/- 3.36 acres. Open concept living area, covered patio and screen porch and a separate open deck off the kitchen. Downstairs is a walkout basement with a 2nd full kitchen and a den area and a full bath. 2 wood burning fireplaces. One bedroom on the main floor and 2 upstairs. There is also another loft space on the top level that could be used as a den/entertaining space or an office. 2 slip enclosed boathouse with dock and a separate covered dock. This unique property can be yours! Schedule today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1985Year Built
3.36 acresLot Size
$334Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Christy Brasher• Ellis Realty
Listed by Corley Ellis• Ellis Realty
Bought with Stephanie Davis• Lake Homes Realty of West Alabama
This beautiful home is truly "ONE OF A KIND" -It's like having your own private island on Lay Lake. Over 3 ACS w/ approx 1,050 feet of prime water frontage with full seawall. Total privacy - The home is in perfect condition - Three levels - room for everyone to have their own space - 4 Bedrooms - 3 full Baths - 2 kitchens- two fireplaces - Huge great room/den with bedroom, bath & kitchen on ground level plus large kitchen & dining room on first level. This beautiful home was constructed by the builder/owner for his own private hideaway and has so many amenities that can't be listed in this site. You have to see it to comprehend it. Plus there is a fabulous boathouse with two bays for large boats (electric hoists) with your own private boat ramp, plenty of storage room for all your toys and tackle.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,486 (+0.3%)
2024
$3,474 (+5.8%)
2023
$3,283 (+11.3%)
2022
$2,949 (+12.8%)
2021
$2,615 (+2.2%)
2020
$2,559 (+1.7%)
2019
$2,515 (+37.7%)
2018
$1,826 (+2.3%)
2017
$1,786 (+8.1%)
2016
$1,651 (+0.3%)
$17,500 + $20,025
$37,525
2013
$1,646
$17,500 + $19,449
$36,949
Tax history for 3215 S River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,486 (+0.3%)
2024
$3,474 (+5.8%)
2023
$3,283 (+11.3%)
2022
$2,949 (+12.8%)
2021
$2,615 (+2.2%)
2020
$2,559 (+1.7%)
2019
$2,515 (+37.7%)
2018
$1,826 (+2.3%)
2017
$1,786 (+8.1%)
2016
$1,651 (+0.3%)
$17,500 + $20,025
$37,525
2013
$1,646
$17,500 + $19,449
$36,949
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Exterior Features: Boat House Private, Dock Private, Gazebo, Lighting System, Porch Screened
Waterfront: Yes
Waterfront Name: LAY LAKE
Waterfront Footage: 1,385
Pool: No
Patio: Yes
Patio Type: Covered
Log Home: No
Foundation: Basement
Garden/Patio: No
Decks: Yes
Deck Type: Covered, Open, Screened
Property Features
Boats-Motorized Allowed, Boat Slip, Boat Storage Facility, Fishing, River, Swimming Allowed, Water Access
Property Information
Parcel ID: 301010001003.003
Sq.Ft. Source: Per Tax Report
Historic Register: No
Construction: 3 Side Brick
Lot Information
Flood Plain: Yes
Lot View: Yes
Lake/Water View
Land Information
# of Acres: 3.36
Subdivision Information
Subdivision (automatch): SHELBY SHORES
Financial
Tax Information
Tax District: COUNTY
Utilities
Utility Information
Unknown Internet Service Availability
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: SHELBY SHORES
Driving Directions: From Columbiana: Take Hwy 47 South to Hwy 42. Turn left on Hwy 42. Cross over Hwy 145. Take the next left onto S. River Road. Home is at the end of S. River Road.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,766
Stories: 1.7
Lot Size: 3.36 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1985
Year Renovated: 2002
County: Shelby County
APN: 30 1 01 0 001 003.003
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Activation Date: 2022-03-16
LVT Date: 2022-03-16
Price Per SQFT: 265.73
Around this home
Schools
Shelby Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 6.1mi
9/10
Columbiana Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.1mi
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
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk 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
8/10 Wind Factor
80% 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$878,000 – $1.06M
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