For sale

Price cut: $10K (6/3)

$889,700

18718 River Dr, Shelby, AL 35143

4beds

2,177sqft

$5,177/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1987

6.8 Acres Lot

$860,600 Zestimate^®

$409/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.

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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, High Ceilings, Cathedral/Vaulted, 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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Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Boat, Driveway, Off Street, Parking (MLVL), 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: $409/sqft
Price range: $889.7K - $889.7K
Date on market: 4/13/2026
Road surface type: Paved

Estimated market value

$860,600

$818,000 - $904,000

$2,308/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/3/2026	Price change	$889,700-1.1%$409/sqft
Source: GALMLS #21449672 Report a problem
4/25/2026	Listed for sale	$899,700$413/sqft
Source: GALMLS #21449672 Report a problem

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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