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$454,003$197 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $407,500 on Sep 11, 2023

217 CHESTNUT FOREST DR

HELENA, AL 35080
3
Baths
2,302 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.6 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2006
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$454K
$421K low$487K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$407,500 · Sep 11, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,853 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$37,820 (2024)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$35,260
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$378,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyShelby
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.60
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Retaining Wall
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 280 ft²

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Helena Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.0 mi
H
Helena High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.2 mi
E
Helena Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 4.4 mi

District: Shelby County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35080These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.47
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.68

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.98%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.25,344
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.526 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$109,437
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$132,900
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.58 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

217 Chestnut Forest Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 80% of homes in Helena 35080
  • Costs more per square foot than 74% of homes in Helena 35080
  • Bigger than 69% of homes in Helena 35080
  • Has a bigger lot than 80% of homes in Helena 35080
  • Newer than 76% of homes in Helena 35080

What homes are worth in Helena 35080

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$170K$723K

This home is worth more than 80% of homes in Helena 35080.

How it measures up in Helena 35080

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Helena 35080.

Estimated value$454,003
CheaperTypical $331,605Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$197
CheaperTypical $179Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Living area2,302 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,897 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Lot size0.6 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Year built2006
OlderTypical 1999Newer

Newer than 76% of homes nearby

How 217 Chestnut Forest Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHelena 35080Shelby County
Estimated valuepricier than$454,00380% of homes68% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19774% of homes70% of homes
Living areabigger than2,302 ft²69% of homes61% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.6 ac80% of homes67% of homes
Year builtnewer than200676% of homes76% of homes

About 217 Chestnut Forest Dr

How much is 217 Chestnut Forest Dr, Helena, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 217 Chestnut Forest Dr, Helena, AL is $454,003 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $421,088 to $486,918. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 217 Chestnut Forest Dr, Helena, AL last sell?

217 Chestnut Forest Dr, Helena, AL last sold on Sep 11, 2023 for $407,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 217 Chestnut Forest Dr, Helena, AL?

217 Chestnut Forest Dr, Helena, AL has 3 bathrooms, 2,302 square feet of living space and a 0.60-acre lot.

When was 217 Chestnut Forest Dr, Helena, AL built?

217 Chestnut Forest Dr, Helena, AL was built in 2006, making it 20 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 217 Chestnut Forest Dr, Helena, AL?

217 Chestnut Forest Dr, Helena, AL is assigned to Helena Middle School (middle), rated B; Helena High School (high), rated A-; Helena Elementary School (elementary), rated A+. All sit in Shelby County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 217 Chestnut Forest Dr, Helena, AL compare to other homes in Helena 35080?

Among the 7,455 homes in Helena 35080, it is worth more than 80% of them ($454,003 against a typical $331,605), its price per square foot is higher than 74% of them ($197 against a typical $179), it is bigger than 69% of them (2,302 ft² against a typical 1,897 ft²), its lot is bigger than 80% of them (0.6 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 76% of them (2006 against a typical 1999). Measured against all of Shelby County, it is worth more than 68% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 217 Chestnut Forest Dr, Helena, AL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 217 Chestnut Forest Dr, Helena, AL was $1,853. The county assessed it at $37,820.

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