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    • Price cut: $164.7K (7/24)
    $725,000

    18718 River Dr, Shelby, AL 35143

    4beds
    2,177sqft
    : 
    $4,320/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1987
    6.8 Acres Lot
    $704,900 Zestimate®
    $333/sqft
    $8/mo HOA

    What's special

    Private Island with an Unmatched Magnificent Western Red Cedar Estate in Shelby Shores. A Fortuitous find with 500'+/- of Waterfront and is famously known as The Home of the 2007 $500K Bass. These Grounds are a Haven for local Deer & features a majestic "Witness Tree," a living piece of History standing guard over the Landscape. Inside, Home breathes Character with Hand-hewn Beams & Pine floors salvaged from Vintage Railroad Cars. The huge Fireplace is the heart of the home, with stone exposed soaring to the Second Level. Large Open Kitchen with Quartz (Sileston) Countertops, while the Main-level Master Suite offers a peaceful Retreat. With 4 Bedrooms & a Bonus Room, there is versatile use of space for Guests-All protected by a Generac Generator & driveway Alarm. The grounds are primarily natural. Enjoy a covered Lakeside Deck, Large Dock with a Boat Ramp with Impressive depth at the dock for Toons and Watercrafts.
    150 days
    770
    41

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    Listed by:

    Lea Corley 205-568-7009,

    Keller Williams Metro South,

    Jake Corley 205-514-7792,

    Keller Williams Metro South

    Source: GALMLS,MLS#: 21449672MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Rooms
      • Room types: Bedroom, Bonus Room, Breakfast Room (ROOM), Dining Room, Bathroom, Great Room, Half Bath (ROOM), Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: First
      Bedroom 1
      • Level: Second
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: Second
      Bedroom 3
      • Level: Second
      Primary bathroom
      • Level: First
      Bathroom 1
      • Level: First
      Dining room
      • Level: First
      Kitchen
      • Features: Stone Counters, Breakfast Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
      Basement
      • Area: 0
      Heating
      • Electric
      Cooling
      • Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove-Electric, Electric Water Heater
      • Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Main Level, Laundry Room, Laundry (ROOM), Yes
      Features
      • Recessed Lighting, Split Bedroom, Cathedral/Vaulted, High Ceilings, Crown Molding, Double Shower, Linen Closet, Separate Shower, Split Bedrooms, Tub/Shower Combo, Walk-In Closet(s)
      • Flooring: Hardwood
      • Doors: Insulated Door
      • Windows: Double Pane Windows
      • Basement: Crawl Space
      • Attic: Pull Down Stairs,Yes
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Stone, Great Room, Gas, Wood Burning
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 2,177 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 2,177
      • Finished area below ground: 0
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Boat, Driveway, Parking (MLVL), Off Street, RV Access/Parking, Garage Faces Front
      • Garage spaces: 2
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Features
      • Levels: One and One Half
      • Stories: 1.5
      • Patio & porch: Porch, Covered (DECK), Deck
      • Exterior features: Dock
      • Pool features: None
      • Has water view: Yes
      • Water view: Water
      • On waterfront: Yes
      • Waterfront features: Waterfront
      • Body of water: Lay Lake
      • Frontage length: 532
      Lot
      • Size: 6.8 Acres
      • Features: Acreage, Few Trees, Subdivision
      Details
      • Additional structures: Storage
      • Parcel number: 313070002031.002
      • Special conditions: N/A

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Log Home
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Wood
      Condition
      • Year built: 1987

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: Generator
      • Sewer: Septic Tank
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Underground Utilities
      Green energy
      • Energy efficient items: Lighting, Thermostat

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Boat Launch, Boats-Motorized Allowed, Clubhouse, Fishing, River, Skiing Allowed, Street Lights, Swimming Allowed, Walking Paths, Water Access
      • Subdivision: Shelby Shores
      HOA
      • Has HOA: Yes
      • Services included: Maintenance Grounds
      • HOA fee: $100 annually
      Location
      • Region: Shelby

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $333/sqft
      • Price range: $725K - $725K
      • Date on market: 4/13/2026
      • Road surface type: Paved

        Estimated market value

        $704,900

        $670,000 - $740,000

        $2,316/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/24/2026Price change$725,000-18.5%$333/sqft
        Source: GALMLS #21449672 Report a problem
        6/3/2026Price change$889,700-1.1%$409/sqft
        Source: GALMLS #21449672 Report a problem
        4/25/2026Listed for sale$899,700$413/sqft
        Source: GALMLS #21449672 Report a problem

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 35143

        Getting around

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        Car-Dependent
        25 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • Elementary: Shelby
        • Middle: Columbiana
        • High: Shelby County

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