Dadeville

Dadeville and Lake Martin FAQs

How do I choose a listing agent for a Lake Martin home near Dadeville?

Ask lake-specific questions before you ask about marketing. Amy Cotney, REALTOR®, suggests four: how the agent will handle your shoreline permit at closing, what the winter drawdown does to your cove, whether they price from lake sales or Auburn sales, and whether the septic gets checked before you list. Her guide, Best Listing Agent for Lake Martin Waterfront: How to Choose, walks through each question and the ranking sites worth checking.

Is Dadeville on Lake Martin?

Dadeville is the county seat of Tallapoosa County and sits near Lake Martin, the reservoir formed when Martin Dam was completed on the Tallapoosa River in 1926. Alabama Power puts the lake at 41,150 acres with about 880 miles of shoreline. Lake Martin also touches Elmore and Coosa counties, so confirm which county a property is in before relying on county records or rules.

What does the winter drawdown mean for a waterfront home near Dadeville?

Alabama Power holds Lake Martin at a 491-foot summer pool and lowers it to as low as 484 feet in a normal winter, and near 481 in deeper drawdown years. A cove that looks deep in July can be shallow in January. Ask to see the dock at winter pool, or ask the seller for winter photos, before you write an offer.

Does the dock permit transfer when a Lake Martin home sells?

Not on its own. Alabama Power's residential shoreline permit can't be transferred without its written consent, and the seller has to notify Alabama Power in writing before the transfer. If a dock doesn't match what the permit allows, call Alabama Power's Shoreline Management office for Lake Martin at (256) 825-0053 before listing. Amy's guide, Selling Waterfront Property on Lake Martin, covers the steps.