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$424,164$180 / 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 89How 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 $248,500 on May 28, 2003

305 CHESTNUT FOREST DR

HELENA, AL 35080
3 / 1
Baths
2,353 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.
1.27 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2001
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$424K
$378K low$471K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$248,500 · May 28, 2003

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,783 (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.$36,380 (2024)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$34,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$363,700

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.1.27
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
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 · 144 ft²

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 · 3.1 mi
H
Helena High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.3 mi
E
Helena Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 4.6 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

305 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 75% of homes in Helena 35080
  • Bigger than 72% of homes in Helena 35080
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% 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 75% 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$424,164
CheaperTypical $331,605Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$180
CheaperTypical $179Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Living area2,353 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,897 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Lot size1.27 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Year built2001
OlderTypical 1999Newer

Newer than 60% of homes nearby

How 305 Chestnut Forest Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHelena 35080Shelby County
Estimated valuepricier than$424,16475% of homes64% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18051% of homes54% of homes
Living areabigger than2,353 ft²72% of homes62% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.27 ac90% of homes83% of homes
Year builtnewer than200160% of homes59% of homes

About 305 Chestnut Forest Dr

How much is 305 Chestnut Forest Dr, Helena, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 305 Chestnut Forest Dr, Helena, AL is $424,164 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $377,776 to $470,552. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 305 Chestnut Forest Dr, Helena, AL last sell?

305 Chestnut Forest Dr, Helena, AL last sold on May 28, 2003 for $248,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 305 Chestnut Forest Dr, Helena, AL?

305 Chestnut Forest Dr, Helena, AL has 3 bathrooms, 2,353 square feet of living space and a 1.27-acre lot.

When was 305 Chestnut Forest Dr, Helena, AL built?

305 Chestnut Forest Dr, Helena, AL was built in 2001, making it 25 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 305 Chestnut Forest Dr, Helena, AL?

305 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 305 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 75% of them ($424,164 against a typical $331,605), its price per square foot is higher than 51% of them ($180 against a typical $179), it is bigger than 72% of them (2,353 ft² against a typical 1,897 ft²), its lot is bigger than 90% of them (1.27 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 60% of them (2001 against a typical 1999). Measured against all of Shelby County, it is worth more than 64% 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 305 Chestnut Forest Dr, Helena, AL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 305 Chestnut Forest Dr, Helena, AL was $1,783. The county assessed it at $36,380.

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