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$369,948$155 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $265,000 on Mar 31, 2020

520 RIVER CREST WAY

HELENA, AL 35080
2
Baths
2,386 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.
0.39 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2009
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$370K
$348K low$392K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$265,000 · Mar 31, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,702 (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.$34,740 (2024)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$32,460
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$347,400

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.0.39
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.Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab)
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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 · 0.7 mi
H
Helena High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
E
Helena Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 2.5 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

520 River Crest Way 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 80% of homes in Helena 35080
  • Bigger than 73% of homes in Helena 35080
  • Has a bigger lot than 67% of homes in Helena 35080
  • Newer than 81% of homes in Shelby County

What homes are worth in Helena 35080

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

This home
$161K$692K

This home is worth more than 63% 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$369,948
CheaperTypical $330,297Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$155
CheaperTypical $179Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Living area2,386 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,891 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Lot size0.39 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Year built2009
OlderTypical 1999Newer

Newer than 79% of homes nearby

How 520 River Crest Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHelena 35080Shelby County
Estimated valuepricier than$369,94863% of homes54% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15520% of homes30% of homes
Living areabigger than2,386 ft²73% of homes64% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.39 ac67% of homes50% of homes
Year builtnewer than200979% of homes81% of homes

About 520 River Crest Way

How much is 520 River Crest Way, Helena, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 520 River Crest Way, Helena, AL is $369,948 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $347,637 to $392,259. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 520 River Crest Way, Helena, AL last sell?

520 River Crest Way, Helena, AL last sold on Mar 31, 2020 for $265,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 520 River Crest Way, Helena, AL?

520 River Crest Way, Helena, AL has 2 bathrooms, 2,386 square feet of living space and a 0.39-acre lot.

When was 520 River Crest Way, Helena, AL built?

520 River Crest Way, Helena, AL was built in 2009, making it 17 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 520 River Crest Way, Helena, AL?

520 River Crest Way, 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 520 River Crest Way, Helena, AL compare to other homes in Helena 35080?

Among the 7,452 homes in Helena 35080, it is worth more than 63% of them ($369,948 against a typical $330,297), its price per square foot is higher than 20% of them ($155 against a typical $179), it is bigger than 73% of them (2,386 ft² against a typical 1,891 ft²), its lot is bigger than 67% of them (0.39 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 79% of them (2009 against a typical 1999). Measured against all of Shelby County, it is worth more than 54% 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 520 River Crest Way, Helena, AL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 520 River Crest Way, Helena, AL was $1,702. The county assessed it at $34,740.

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