Set behind private gates on 45 acres, this custom-built estate offers privacy, scale, and resort-style living. The residence features 8 bedrooms, 9 full baths, and 2 powder rooms and oversized 6 car garage. A dramatic two-story glass foyer with a domed ceiling creates a stunning arrival. A private elevator provides access to all levels of the home. Designed for entertaining, the chef’s kitchen features granite countertops, dual ovens, dual dishwashers, and a fully appointed butler’s pantry. The primary suite offers a sitting room, expansive bedroom, palatial bath, custom closet, and private breakfast area. The finished lower level encompasses a home theater, fencing room with cushioned floors, exercise room, sauna, game room with fireplace, and a full in-law suite. Outdoor living rivals a private resort with two stocked ponds, dock and boat launch, and a resort-style pool with cascading waterfall .A luxury estate with land, craftsmanship, and amenities for the most discerning buyer.
For sale
Price cut: $100K (4/17)
$3,850,000
487 Spring Valley Dr, Chelsea, AL 35043
8beds
16,421sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2002
45 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$234/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 258 days |
- 1,088 |
- 71 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jerry Sager CELL:(205)441-1112,
Keller Williams Realty Hoover
Source: GALMLS,MLS#: 21430511
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 11
- Full bathrooms: 9
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Bathroom, Half Bath (ROOM), Kitchen, Loft, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Office/Study (ROOM)
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Level: First
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Bathroom 3
- Level: Second
Bathroom 4
- Level: Second
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters, Breakfast Bar, Butlers Pantry, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Basement
- Area: 6707
Office
- Level: First
Heating
- Hot Water
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Stove-Gas, Warming Drawer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Sink, Main Level, Upper Level, Laundry Room, Yes
Features
- Elevator, Multiple Staircases, Recessed Lighting, Sauna/Spa (INT), Sound System, Cathedral/Vaulted, High Ceilings, Crown Molding, Smooth Ceilings, Linen Closet, Separate Shower, Sitting Area in Master, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Doors: French Doors
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Daylight,Concrete
- Attic: Walk-In,Yes
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Gas Starter, Stone, Den, Hearth/Keeping (FIREPL), Living Room, Patio (FIREPL), Wood Burning, Outside
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 16,421 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 11,294
- Finished area below ground: 5,127
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Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Attached, Circular Driveway, Driveway, Parking (MLVL), Garage Faces Side
- Attached garage spaces: 6
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: 2+ story
- Patio & porch: Covered, Open (PATIO), Patio
- Exterior features: Dock, Outdoor Grill, Sprinkler System
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground, Fenced, Private
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Bath
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: No
Lot
- Size: 45 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 096230000002.046
- Special conditions: N/A
- Other equipment: Home Theater
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Basement
Condition
- Year built: 2002
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Underground Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Boat Launch, Boat Storage Facility, Fishing, Pond, Lake, Boat Slip, Water Access
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Chelsea
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $234/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,811,190
- Annual tax amount: $13,220
- Price range: $3.9M - $3.9M
- Date on market: 9/8/2025
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/17/2026 | Price change | $3,850,000-2.5%$234/sqft |
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| 9/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,950,000-7.1%$241/sqft |
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| 6/6/2025 | Listing removed | $4,250,000$259/sqft |
Source: My State MLS #11443536 Report a problem | ||
| 5/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $4,250,000-5.6%$259/sqft |
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| 2/1/2025 | Listing removed | $4,500,000$274/sqft |
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| 3/12/2024 | Listed for sale | $4,500,000$274/sqft |
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| 1/4/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/5/2023 | Price change | $4,500,000-7.2%$274/sqft |
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| 3/5/2023 | Listed for sale | $4,850,000$295/sqft |
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| 1/30/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/31/2022 | Price change | $4,850,000-3%$295/sqft |
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| 2/4/2022 | Listed for sale | $5,000,000+1983.3%$304/sqft |
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| 9/12/2014 | Sold | $240,000$15/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,220 +0.2% | $352,860 +0.2% |
| 2024 | $13,192 -6.3% | $352,120 +9.7% |
| 2023 | $14,085 +10.4% | $320,980 +10.4% |
| 2022 | $12,755 +7.9% | $290,760 +7.8% |
| 2021 | $11,826 +3.5% | $269,640 +3.5% |
| 2020 | $11,424 -1% | $260,520 -1% |
| 2019 | $11,535 | $263,040 +5.2% |
| 2017 | $11,535 +11.3% | $250,060 +5.8% |
| 2015 | $10,362 +3% | $236,380 +3% |
| 2014 | $10,056 +0% | $229,420 +0% |
| 2013 | $10,055 +0% | $229,400 +0% |
| 2012 | $10,054 -1.4% | $229,380 -1.4% |
| 2011 | $10,199 -1.7% | $232,660 -1.7% |
| 2010 | $10,377 +24.3% | $236,720 +24.1% |
| 2009 | $8,352 +1.4% | $190,680 +1.4% |
| 2007 | $8,235 +11.6% | $188,040 -90.1% |
| 2005 | $7,379 -27.7% | $1,894,900 +39.9% |
| 2004 | $10,203 | $1,354,500 |
| 2003 | $10,203 +272.8% | -- |
| 2002 | $2,737 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 35043
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- 9/10Chelsea Pk Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 3.2 mi
- 10/10Chelsea Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 8/10Chelsea High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Chelsea Park
- Middle: Chelsea
- High: Chelsea
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- Alabama
- Shelby County
- Chelsea
- 35043
- 487 Spring Valley Dr
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