Helpful Links While Exploring Home Owenership

If you’ve ever considered investing in a lake home it is no surprise that Smith Mountain Lake has caught your eye (and is sure to steal your heart)! Nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Smith Mountain Lake Community has something for everyone. Boating, biking, hiking and cruising for dinner; along with a diverse artistic community are all features that are rumored to have brought celebrities such as Sissy Spacek, David Baldecci, Tom Cruise and Joe Montana to invest in Smith Mountain Lake homes.

Here are a few guides and resources that you may find helpful while you’re considering all that our mountain-lake community has to offer.

Smith Mountain Laker Magazine
SML Chamber of Commerce
Bedford Chamber of Commerce
Bedford Visitors Center
Franklin County Chamber of Commerce
Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce
Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce
Water Levels
Water Quality

Lifestyle and Lake is committed to working for each client’s happily ever after. Whatever your real estate goals, give us a call when you are ready to take the plunge!

Bon voyage!

The Lifestyle & Lake Team

 

Real Estate Property Tax Comparison Guide

*This information deemed reliable but not guaranteed

Municipality $ per $100 Assessed Value Estimated Annual Property Tax on a $500,000 Home
Smith Mountain Lake, Va 20,600 acres 580 shoreline miles
Bedford County 540-586-7670

Website: http://www.co.bedford.va.us

$0.52 $2,600
Franklin County 540-483-3081

Website: franklincountyva.gov/tax-rates1

$0.55 $2,752
Pittsylvania County 434-432-7960

Website: http://pittsylvaniacountyva.gov

$0.59 $2,950
Lake Anna, Va 13,000 acres 200 shoreline miles
Spotsylvania County 540-507-7053

Website: http://www.spotsylvania.va.us

$0.85 $4,250
Lousia County 540-967-0401

Website: https://www.louisacounty.com

$0.72 $3,600
Orange County 540-672-3313

Website: http://orangecountyva.gov/

$0.804 $4,020
Lake Gaston 20,000 acres 350 shoreline miles
Mecklenburg 434-738-6191 x4270

Website: http://www.mecklenburgva.com/

$0.42 $2,100
Brunswick 434-848-0248

Website:

$0.52 $2,600
Warren County 252-257-4158

Website: www.warrencountync.com

$0.71 $3,550
Halifax County 434-476-3314

Website: http://www.halifaxcountyva.gov

$0.48 $2,100
Northampton County 252-534-4461

Website: http://www.northamptonnc.com/departments/

$0.92 $4,600