487 Spring Valley Dr, Chelsea, AL, 35043
About This Home
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.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Not Bike FriendlySchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 2002
Materials
- Foundation: Basement
- Construction materials: Brick
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Disposal,Double Oven,Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Stove-Gas,Warming Drawer,Electric Water Heater
- Laundry features: Electric Dryer Hookup,Sink,Main Level,Upper Level,Laundry Room,Yes
Basement
- Area: 6707
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Daylight,Concrete
Bathroom1
- Level: First
Bathroom3
- Level: Second
Bathroom4
- Level: Second
Bedroom1
- Level: First
Bedroom2
- Level: Second
Bedroom3
- Level: Second
Bedroom4
- Level: Second
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 11
- Full bathrooms: 9
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
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)
- Door features: French Doors
- Flooring: Carpet,Hardwood,Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Gas Starter,Stone,Den,Hearth/Keeping (FIREPL),Living Room,Patio (FIREPL),Wood Burning,Outside
- Fireplace: Yes
- Attic: Walk-In,Yes
- Finished area below ground: 5,127
- Finished area above ground: 11,294
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Hot Water
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 16,421 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters,Breakfast Bar,Butlers Pantry,Eat-in Kitchen,Kitchen Island,Pantry
- Level: First
Living Room
- Level: First
Master Bathroom
- Level: First
Master Bedroom
- Level: First
Office
- Level: First
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 096230000002.046
- Special condition: N/A
- Other equipment: Home Theater
Features
- Levels: 2+ story
- Private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground,Fenced,Private
- Patio & porch: Covered,Open (PATIO),Patio
- Exterior features: Dock,Outdoor Grill,Sprinkler System
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Bath
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: No
Lot
- Lot size: 45 Acres
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Attached,Circular Driveway,Driveway,Parking (MLVL),Garage Faces Side
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 6
- Covered spaces: 6
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Tornado
- Cold Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Lightning
- Heat Wave
- Landslide
- Strong Wind
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Alabama Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $19,467 | $233,604 |
| Home Insurance * | $2,153 | $25,836 |
| Property Taxes | $1,347 | $16,164 |
| Electricity | $1,837 | $22,049 |
| Total | $24,804 | $297,648 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Alabama FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-17 | Price change | $3,850,000 |
| 2025-09-12 | Listed for sale | $3,950,000 |
| 2025-06-06 | Listing removed | $4,250,000 |
| 2025-05-05 | Listed for sale | $4,250,000 |
| 2025-02-01 | Listing removed | $4,500,000 |
| 2024-03-12 | Listed for sale | $4,500,000 |
| 2024-01-04 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2023-09-05 | Price change | $4,500,000 |
| 2023-03-05 | Listed for sale | $4,850,000 |
| 2023-01-30 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2022-05-31 | Price change | $4,850,000 |
| 2022-02-04 | Listed for sale | $5,000,000 |
| 2014-09-12 | Sold | $240,000 |
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