Shelby County property record for 245 3rd St, Helena, AL 35080
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,115 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.53 acres (23,087 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $620 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 135152001025008 |
| Primary APN | 135152001025008 |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,115 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,115 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Retaining Wall |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 23,087 sqft (0.53 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 170 ft deep x 118 ft wide |
| Porch | Patio |
| Utility Building | 150 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 245 3RD ST |
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| City | HELENA |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35080-3220 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SEC/TWNSHP/RAN 15 20S 03W NBRHD: 06 JOSEPH SQUIRE'S R-2 |
| Legal Range | 03W |
| Legal Township | 20S |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | JOSEPH SQUIRE'S MAP HELENA RESURVEY BLOC |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4,5 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY AL |
| Township / Civil Division | ALABASTER-HELENA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 30336 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Helena Historic District listed 2006 · 59 contributing resources · NRIS 06000278 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
245 3rd St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2003.
Source: Shelby County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 245 3RD ST, HELENA, AL 35080-3220 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 29, 2003 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 29, 2003 |
| Deed Document Number | 200353790 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 245 3rd St was $620 with exemptions applied, down 14.5% from the year before.
Source: Shelby County assessment roll, as of April 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| County | Shelby County |
| Municipality | Helena City |
| Unified School District | Shelby County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $620.00 (-14.48%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $725.00 | $14,800 | $147,880 Land $60,000 Building $87,880 |
| 2023 | $627.00 | $13,640 | $136,210 Land $60,000 Building $76,210 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 245 3rd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 23, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2021) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2021 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 245 3rd St is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 78% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF HELENA, THE UB OF THE serves 21,300 people · EPA ID AL0001157 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | May 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 178 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: C Spire Wireless.
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