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 |