Insights · September 2, 2026
Inside 1194 Emerald Ridge Drive, Calera AL — $280,000
My featured listing in Calera is a straightforward example of well-kept main-level living in south Shelby County. Here is what stands out in person.
The layout
Four bedrooms and two full baths across 2,076 square feet, built in 2010. Three bedrooms including the primary suite sit on the main level, with a large fourth bedroom upstairs that works equally well as a bonus room.
The living space
An arched entry opens into a vaulted living room anchored by a floor-to-mantel stone fireplace. The eat-in kitchen has stainless appliances, a pantry, and a clear sightline back to the living room.
Outside and updates
A covered patio overlooks a level backyard wrapped in a brand new wooden privacy fence installed by the seller. Recent updates include a new HVAC in 2024 and a water heater in 2023.
The lot is 0.35 acres on a corner, and residents have access to the Emerald Ridge community pool for a $30 monthly HOA.
Who it fits
Buyers who want single-level daily living without giving up a fourth bedroom, and commuters who need I-65 within a few minutes via Highway 25.
Work with Dianna Howell
Dianna Howell is a REALTOR with Keller Williams Realty Hoover, serving Birmingham, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Mountain Brook, Alabaster, Pelham, Helena, Calera and Chelsea. Call or text 205.568.5435, or see the featured listing at 1194 Emerald Ridge Drive.
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