8505 Shady Trl, Helena (Bessemer), AL 35022 Property Records

Jefferson County property record for 8505 Shady Trl, Helena, AL 35022

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,209 sqft · built 2004
Lot Size0.505 acres (22,000 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$294,500 (Jul 2014)
Tax Bill$2,098 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2025 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN42-00-28-2-000-046.000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN42-00-28-2-000-046.000
Alternative APN
  • 76467

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures11 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area3,209 sqft Living Area
Gross Area4,937 sqft
1st Floor Area1,728 sqft
Upper Floors Area1,481 sqft
Basement Area1,728 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2004
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2004
Exterior MaterialBrick
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area22,000 sqft (0.505 acres)
Lot Dimensions200 ft deep x 110 ft wide
TerrainRolling

Exterior Amenities

PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area161 sqft
Deck Area100 sqft
Patio Area100 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
SewerSeptic
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number76467
Street Address8505 SHADY TRL
CityHELENA
StateAL
Zip35022-1615
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal DescriptionLOT 338 TIMBERLAKE SECTOR 3 39/39
Legal Range04W
Legal Township20S
Legal Section28
Legal SubdivisionTIMBERLAKE SECTOR 3
Legal Lot Number338
JurisdictionJEFFERSON AL
Township / Civil DivisionGREENWOOD
Census Block Group1
Census Block1040
Census Tract14205

Owner

8505 Shady Trl is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2014.

Source: Jefferson County records, as of August 21, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address8505 SHADY TRL, HELENA, AL 35022-1615
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 11, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 11, 2014 · Amount on File
Prior SaleOct 14, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2014620880
Deed Book / Page201414 / 25497
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionJEFFERSON AL
Property Address8505 SHADY TRL, HELENA, AL 35022-1615
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address8505 SHADY TRL, HELENA, AL 35022-1615

Mortgage

Document Number0000088917
DateSep 29, 2025
Instrument2025088917
Lender
NameUPSTART MORTGAGE
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Term180 Months
DueJan 1, 2040

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 8505 Shady Trl was $2,098 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of March 16, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateAlabama
CountyJefferson County
MunicipalityHelena City
Unified School DistrictJefferson County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$2,098.00 Homeowner's exemption$39,040$390,400 Land $85,800 Building $304,600
2023$39,840 Land $8,582 Building $31,258$398,300 Land $85,800 Building $312,500
2022$2,051.00

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 8505 Shady Trl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 13, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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

Wildfire risk around 8505 Shady Trl is moderate, ranking above 46% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 46% of the US · above 51% of Alabama
Wildfire Likelihood0.1% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF HELENA, THE UB OF THE
serves 21,300 people · EPA ID AL0001157
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionMay 2023
Lead1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 74 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber
5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000

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