Shelby County property record for 525 River Crest Way, Helena, AL 35080
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,285 sqft · built 2014 |
| Lot Size | 0.266 acres (11,587 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $486,500 (Dec 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,441 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 139301002044000 |
| Primary APN | 139301002044000 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,285 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,285 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2014 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2014 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,587 sqft (0.266 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 500 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 525 RIVER CREST WAY |
|---|---|
| City | HELENA |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35080-8301 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SEC/TWNSHP/RAN 30 20S 03W NBRHD: 06 OLD CAHABA 5 R-2 |
| Legal Range | 03W |
| Legal Township | 20S |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | OLD CAHABA 5 THIRD ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 1846 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY AL |
| Township / Civil Division | ALABASTER-HELENA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 30336 |
525 River Crest Way is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2021.
Source: Shelby County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 525 RIVER CREST WAY, HELENA, AL 35080-8301 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 23, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 23, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 6, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021605710 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 525 River Crest Way was $1,441 with exemptions applied, down 22.9% 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 | $1,441.00 (-22.86%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,868.00 | $38,140 | $381,300 Land $80,000 Building $301,300 |
| 2023 | $1,301.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $35,040 | $350,400 Land $80,000 Building $270,400 |
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 525 River Crest Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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 525 River Crest Way is moderate, ranking above 42% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 42% of the US · above 43% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 95 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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