Helena, AL

HELENA, ALABAMA IS A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE, WORK AND PLAY!

You will enjoy shopping and dining in OLD TOWN HELENA where the historical town has been preserved into a quaint shopping village with restaurants and specialty shops.

The OUTDOOR AMPHITHEATER is a place for concerts, festivals, movies, weddings and special events. Some of the annual events held here include The Annual Buck Creek Festival, Sundown Cinemas, Helena Summer Concert Series, the July 4th Celebration featuring Elvis in Concert, Three on a String Concert and the Civil War Re-enactment.

JOE TUCKER PARK located behind City Hall is graced with a beautiful 4 acre fishing lake with picnic areas, pavilions and nice paved walking path. There is a nice playground and open air chapel here also.

The CAHABA LILY PARK, off of Hwy 52 (Morgan Road), boasts a lighted hiking path, pavilions, and a state of the art playground.

WOULDN'T YOU LOVE TO RAISE YOUR FAMILY IN A CHARMING CITY LIKE HELENA?

LET'S GET TOGETHER AND START SHOPPING FOR YOUR NEW HOME IN HELENA TODAY!

DEBBIE HUTCHINS

RE/MAX FIRST CHOICE

205-368-2474

Home sales in Helena (one of the top 100 places to live in America) have been pretty consistent throughout the year. In October there were 28 home sales - down from 31 in September. The average salesprice was $193,661. Prices range from $90,000 for a HUD foreclosure in Shelena Estates, to $350,000 for a new construction property in Long Leaf Lakes. The average days on the market for sold properties was 85. Currently there are 263 properties on the market in Helena which represents a 9 month supply - fabulous in this economy!

Helena prides itself on its family friendly atmosphere. Are you looking for a new home? Search for a home in Helena, Alabama or the Greater Birmingham Area at my website www.ToniBird.com.

Today I filled up my gas-guzzling SUV for $31.22!

It was cold and windy out there, but I couldn't resist these prices!

Only $31.22 to fill up my tank and my low gas light has been on for about 20 miles!

These great prices were found at the Kangaroo Convenience Store

on Highway 95 in Helena AL

Courtesy of Ann Allen, e-Pro, SRES, ASP

BIRMINGHAM AREA REAL ESTATE

205.902.4868

Keller Williams

One Chase Corporation Drive, Suite 150

Hoover, AL 35244

Ann@AnnAllenTeam.com

© 2008 Ann Allen, All rights reserved

Riverwoods in Helena, Alabama is truly a Place To Come Home To!

Preserving the beauty of the natural terrain, you will take pleasure in the gently rolling

hills, wooded home sites, private lakes, walking trails, playgrounds and community pool!

Don't hesitate! Look over the list of homes available below and

Come Home to Riverwoods!

Riverwoods Homes Available

Street#	StreetName	Style	#Bedrooms	#TotalBaths	#GarageSpaces	Year Description	YearBuilt	ListPrice
467	RIVER OAKS LN	1.5Story	4	2	2	NewComplete	2007	249900
415	RIVER OAKS LN	1.5Story	4	3	2	NewComplete	2007	249900
229	PARK LAKE TRC	1.5Story	4	2	2	Existing	2003	260000
419	RIVER OAKS LN	2Story	4	3	2	NewComplete	2007	269900
205	CREEKWOOD CT	1.5Story	4	4	2	Existing	2002	279900
147	PARK LAKE TRC	1.5Story	4	4	2	Existing	2005	289900
200	PINEY WOODS LN	Splitfoy	3	2	2	Existing	2004	289900
150	PARK LAKE TRC	1.5Story	5	3	2	Existing	2003	298900
459	RIVER OAKS LN	Splitfoy	3	2	2	NewComplete	2007	299900
100	RIVER VALLEY RD	1.5Story	4	4	2	Existing	2004	309900
1004	BROOK DR	Splitfoy	4	3	3	Existing	2006	310000
128	RIVER VALLEY RD	Splitfoy	4	3	3	Existing	2005	389900
204	BRIDGEWATER TERR	1.5Story	4	5	2	Existing	2005	399900
159	RIVER OAKS DR	1.5Story	4	4	3	UnderConstruction	2008	399900
308	CAMP FORREST TRL	1.5Story	4	3	2	NewComplete	2007	469900
151	RIVER VALLEY RD	1.5Story	4	4	4	UnderConstruction	2007	489900
305	CAMP FORREST TRL	1.5Story	6	6	4	NewComplete	2008	799900

Information on this report is not guaranteed. There is no express or implied warranty by MLS of the accuracy of information which should be independently verified.--Copyright: 2008 by the Birmingham Area MLS, Inc.
Prepared by DEBBIE HUTCHINS of RE/MAX FIRST CHOICE on 11/14/2008 1:15:36 PM

DEBBIE HUTCHINS WITH RE/MAX FIRST CHOICE IS AVAILABLE TO HELP YOU IN YOUR SELECTION OF A NEW HOME! GIVE DEBBIE A CALL TODAY!

RIVERWOODS located in the City of Helena

Helena, located in North Shelby County, is synonymous with rapid but controlled growth. The pace at which we are developing has allowed us to maintain our small town charm, yet gives us the resources necessary to provide the services that our citizens and businesses need and deserve. Helena has grown into a city that offers a lot of the conveniences of larger cities yet still maintains its family-oriented atmosphere. There are many pointes of interest in the City of Helena. Enjoy summer concerts, sundown cinemas, Kids fest, the Buck Creek Festival and 4^th of July celebration at the Helena Amphitheater in Old Town Helena. At Joe Tucker Park there are walking paths around the lake, tennis courts and picnic areas. Cahaba Lily Park offers a playground, picnic pavilions, walking trails and swing sets. There is also a state of the art Sports Plex offering all of the league sports activities. And don't forget to come out for the Christmas Parade or on Christmas Eve when Santa rides through every neighborhood on the fire truck!

RIVERWOODS homeowners are provided with Helena City Services such as Fire and Police protection, Water, Sewer and Garbage Services and the Shelby County Jane B. Holmes Public Library. Other utilities are provided by Alabama Power, ALAGASCO and Bell South. Charter Cable is available in most areas and is provided in all Sectors as built.

RIVERWOODS is in the Shelby County school system and served by Helena Elementary, Helena Intermediate, Riverchase Middle and Pelham High School. There is a NEW Helena Middle School.

RIVERWOODS property tax is assessed by Shelby County with the Helena millage rate of 4.9 per hundred thousand. With homes priced from $250's to $700's estimated taxes would be in the approximate range of $1300 - $3900 per year. (Example Sales price $250,000 x 10% = 25000 x 4.9 = $1225 per year or $102 per month)

With new construction property can be assessed with a class 2 rate the first year and would adjust after homestead is claimed.

RIVERWOODS Homeowners Association Dues are currently $360 per year and are used to maintain the common areas such as the pool, parks, entrances, walking trails and lakes. The Clubhouse will be deeded to the Homeowners Association in the future.

RIVERWOODS located only minutes to...

I-459 only 6 miles I-65 at Valleydale Road only 8 miles

I-65 and Hwy 52 (Exit 242) only 6 miles Riverchase Galleria only 10 miles

Colonial Promenade only 7 miles Birmingham International Airport 30 miles

View the Riverwoods website at www.riverwoodsal.com

View New Home Listings at www.debbiehutchins.com