Shelby County property record for 252 Appleford Rd, Helena, AL 35080
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3.5 ba · 2,855 sqft · built 2015 |
| Lot Size | 0.137 acres (5,968 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $253,900 (Apr 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $2,301 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2018 Mortgage Jun 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 135164002058000 |
| Primary APN | 135164002058000 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,855 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,533 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,322 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2015 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,968 sqft (0.137 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 99.9 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 552 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 252 APPLEFORD RD |
|---|---|
| City | HELENA |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35080-6807 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SEC/TWNSHP/RAN 16 20S 03W NBRHD: 06 HILLSBORO R-2 |
| Legal Range | 03W |
| Legal Township | 20S |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLSBORO PH 1 AMENDED HILLSBORO PH 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 250A |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY AL |
| Township / Civil Division | ALABASTER-HELENA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4006 |
| Census Tract | 30336 |
252 Appleford Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2014.
Source: Shelby County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 252 APPLEFORD RD, HELENA, AL 35080-6807 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jun 22, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 4, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 4, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201497740 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY AL |
| Property Address | 252 APPLEFORD RD, HELENA, AL 35080-6807 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000255730 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180718000255730 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CARROLLTON, TX 75007 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2033 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY AL |
| Property Address | 252 APPLEFORD RD, HELENA, AL 35080-6807 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000252880 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200622000252880 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CARROLLTON, TX 75007 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2035 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 252 Appleford Rd was $2,301 with a homeowner's exemption, down 1% 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 | $2,301.00 (-1.03%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $2,325.00 | $47,460 | $474,600 Land $90,000 Building $384,600 |
| 2023 | $2,071.00 Homeowner's exemption | $43,120 | $431,200 Land $90,000 Building $341,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 252 Appleford Rd 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 252 Appleford Rd is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 74% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 92 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| C Spire Wireless Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| AT&T Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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