Backup offersTour
$2,494 Closing Credit¹
#21411735, Ashlee Springer, Listing Office: Keller Williams Metro South
$198,500 List price
5242 Roy Dr Helena, AL 35080
$2,357
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full
1,000 sqft
1.0 acres
$199 / sqft
House
Property details
About 5242 Roy Dr
Wonderful country living cute as a button home with 2 bed 1 bath on an acre (0.98) with NO HOA in HELENA schools. Hardwood floors in the Living Room and bedrooms and you will love the Faux Fireplace and built-in bookcases. The kitchen is lovely with lots of cabinets, all the kitchen appliances, lovely new backsplash and new light fixtures. Peach trees and blackberry plants make this home a gardener's dream. New roof and windows (2019 per previous owners). All windows recased and shutters redone (2022). The large back deck is great for grilling out, hanging out with family and friends, or watching the kids, grandkids or fur babies play. Storage building included! Close to all things Helena! 5 minutes to Publix. Convenient to everything! Close to parks, restaurants, grocery stores, schools, shopping!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Natural Gas
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Contingent)
(Contingent)
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
Size1,000 sqft
Lot size0.98 Acres
Year built1948
ParkingDriveway Parking
MLS #21412479
Virtual tour
Summary
- MLS Number: 21412479
- Office Name: Alpha Smith Realty Group LLC
- Office Email: soldbyrichsmith@gmail.com
- Listing Agent: Richard Smith
The data relating to real estate for sale on this site comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity/IDX program of the Greater Alabama Multiple Listing Service, Inc. Information provided is thought to be reliable but is not guaranteed to be accurate; you are advised to verify facts that are important to you. No warranties, expressed or implied, are provided for the data herein, or for their use or interpretation by the user. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use, that it may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing, and that the content is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS. There is no express or implied warranty by MLS of the accuracy of information which should be independently verified. The Greater Alabama Multiple Listing Service does not create, control or review the property data displayed herein and take no responsibility for the content of such records. Copyright© 2025 Greater Alabama Multiple Listing Service, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Data displayed may be a portion of, and not a complete set of all listings published in the MLS.
Last updated on: 4/4/2025, 7:20:53 PM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.
Get an agent. Get a mortgage. Save big.¹
$198,500
5242 Roy Dr
$2,357
closing credit¹
Sell your home with Rocket and save even more!
Seller rebate
0.5% sale price²
Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2020 | Home Sold | $110,000 |
| Feb 25, 2010 | Home Sold | $74,900 |
| Dec 05, 2007 | Home Sold | $88,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $12,740 | $624 |
| 2022 | $11,040 | $540 |
| 2021 | $10,240 | $540 |
| 2020 | $7,160 | $501 |
| 2019 | $6,960 | $341 |
| 2018 | $6,660 | $326 |
| 2017 | $6,500 | $318 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
9
Helena Elementary School
Public District KG-2
0.7 mi
•187 3rd St
8
Helena Intermediate School
Public District 3-5
1.5 mi
•3500 Highway 52
7
Pelham Ridge Elementary School
Public District KG-5
3.3 mi
•251 Applegate Pkwy
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $74,123. The most common annual income of people living in Helena, AL is between $35k-100k. Typical family type is married, with kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
16%
<35k
59%
35k-100k
22%
100k-200k
3%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
26%
Single, No Kids
10%
Single, with Kids
25%
Married, No Kids
39%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
22%
<11 yrs old
11%
12-17 yrs old
19%
18-34 yrs old
40%
35-64 yrs old
8%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Minor League Baseball Games
NBA/WNBA
Mexican League Soccer
Where do the neighbors shop?
New York & Company
Books-a-Million
Chico's
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Chick-fil-A
Qdoba
Church's Chicken
What do the neighbors drive?
Kia
Infiniti
Toyota
What do the neighbors listen to?
Talk/Personality
Active Rock
Adult Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
Similar homes for sale
Backup offersTour
$2,841 Closing Credit¹
#21407018, Peggy Lucas, Listing Office: eXp Realty, LLC Central
Backup offers
$2,814 Closing Credit¹
#21409117, Jason Street, Listing Office: Real Broker LLC
1 day on RocketTour
$2,791 Closing Credit¹
#21414487, Desiree Miller, Listing Office: Keller Williams Metro South
Backup offersTour
$2,731 Closing Credit¹
#21409936, Brandon Harder, Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty Vestavia
Backup offersTour
$2,969 Closing Credit¹
#21410581, Phyllis Bolena, Listing Office: Keller Williams Metro South
1 day on RocketTour
$3,264 Closing Credit¹
#21414558, Donna Breland, Listing Office: Signature Realty
Backup offersTour
$3,289 Closing Credit¹
#21406371, Michelle Shunnarah, Listing Office: ARC Realty - Hoover
Tour
$3,205 Closing Credit¹
#21412895, Sherry Clark, Listing Office: ARC Realty Pelham Branch
Tour
$6,043 Closing Credit¹
#21401819, Debbi Clarke, Listing Office: Newcastle Homes, Inc.
Frequently asked questions
Living in Helena, AL
About 5242 Roy Dr
This home is located at 5242 Roy Dr in Helena, AL and zip code 35080. This 1,000 square foot home, which was built in 1948, sits on a 0.98 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 14, 2025 and is currently priced at $198,500.
Over 11 listings were sold over their listed price in March 2025 in Helena, AL. In the same period over 13 listings were sold below the listed price and 7 listings were sold for the listed price. The inventory of homes for sale in Helena, AL between February and March 2025 increased by 14.2%. In March 2025 median list price was $365,000 and the average listing age was 31 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.