8685 Helena Rd, Pelham, AL 35124 Property Records

Shelby County property record for 8685 Helena Rd, Pelham, AL 35124

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2.5 ba · 2,090 sqft · built 1975
Lot Size	1.09 acres (47,524 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$125,000 (Nov 2018)
Tax Bill	$3,713 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`117362001026000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`117362001026000`

Interior

Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,090 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area	1,456 sqft
Basement Area	1,456 sqft
Finished Basement	1,456 sqft
Unfinished Basement	794 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1975
Effective Year Built	Effective 1975
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	47,524 sqft (1.09 acres)
Lot Dimensions	461 ft deep x 116 ft wide

Exterior Amenities

Pool Type	In-Ground Vinyl Pool
Pool Area	703 sqft
Porch	Slab
Deck Area	120 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	8685 HELENA RD
City	PELHAM
State	AL
Zip	35124-2730
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LESS: ROW ACQUIRED PER ALDOT PROJ RP-7112(003)
Legal Range	03W
Legal Township	19S
Legal Section	36
Legal Subdivision	VALLEYDALE ESTATES
Legal Lot Number	3
Jurisdiction	SHELBY AL
Township / Civil Division	ALABASTER-HELENA
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2003
Census Tract	30352

Owner

Source: Shelby County records, as of April 21, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	PO BOX 360777, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35236-0777
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 15, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Nov 15, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Sep 7, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2018403310
Prior Transfer Date	Nov 12, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc	0000403310
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

December 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	SHELBY AL
Recording Date	Dec 2, 2022
Property Address	8685 HELENA RD, PELHAM, AL 35124-2730
Document Number	0000439440
Map Reference	MB 4 PG 90
Instrument Date	Dec 1, 2022
Instrument	20221202000439440
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 12, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	100 KEENELAND GRN, 100, PELHAM, AL 35124-1279

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 360777, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35236-0777

Mortgage

Document Number	0000439450
Date	Dec 2, 2022
Instrument	20221202000439450

Lender

Name	SERVISFIRST BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Shelby County assessment roll, as of April 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Alabama
County	Shelby County
Municipality	Pelham City
Unified School District	Pelham City School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$3,713.00 (+2.57%)	$64,020 (+2.56%)	$320,060 (+2.57%) Land $135,920 Building $184,140
2023	$3,620.00	$62,420	$312,050 Land $150,740 Building $161,310

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

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 100 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on Record median of 39 policies
Community Rating System	Class 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	39 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	18 (2021)
Claims Outside the SFHA	8 of 18
Most Recent Claim	Oct 2021 · Severe Storms And Flooding
Claims by Event	Severe Storms And Flooding, Oct 2021 · 18 claims

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

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 80% 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.

Drinking Water

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

Water System	CITY OF PELHAM serves 38,703 people · EPA ID AL0001163
Water Source	Purchased surface water from several systems
Last State Inspection	Jul 2023
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	21 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 369 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · DSL	5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 50
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20