114 Mcknight St, Florence
Listing courtesy of Renaissance Realty.
(256) 803-5600
REMAX PATRIOT REALTY
Stillhouse Point is one of Lewis Smith Lake’s most deliberately planned lakeside communities, offering developer-built homes, consistent streetscapes, and amenities that most older Smith Lake neighborhoods simply cannot match. Whether you are relocating from Birmingham or Atlanta to embrace full-time lake living, or searching for a vacation property that works as hard as you do, Stillhouse Point deserves a close look.
The King Team at RE/MAX Patriot Realty has walked these lots, measured the water, and guided buyers through every step of the dock-permitting process here. This page covers what the listing photos do not — and then shows you every active home on the market.
Unlike the patchwork of individually subdivided lots that define much of Smith Lake’s shoreline, Stillhouse Point was conceived and executed by a single developer with a unified vision. That origin matters in three practical ways for buyers:
The result is a neighborhood that feels intentional from the moment you turn off the county road. That intentionality is reflected in the price-per-square-foot premium Stillhouse Point commands relative to comparable square footage elsewhere on Smith Lake — a premium The King Team can quantify with current comparable sales data when you are ready to make an offer.
Smith Lake is full of communities that have a homeowners association in name only — a recorded set of covenants with no active enforcement and no shared amenities. Stillhouse Point is a meaningful departure from that pattern. The HOA here operates with genuine governance: dues are collected, rules are enforced, and common property is maintained.
For buyers accustomed to traditional suburban neighborhoods, that structure is reassuring. For buyers coming from older lake communities where one neglected property can drag down comps for the whole cove, it is a relief. What you typically find in an active Stillhouse Point HOA framework:
Before you make an offer, The King Team will obtain the current HOA documents — bylaws, budget, reserve fund disclosures, and meeting minutes — so you can evaluate the association’s financial health alongside the home itself.
Water depth is the single most consequential factor in Smith Lake real estate, and it is the one metric that photographs cannot convey. Smith Lake is operated by Alabama Power under a FERC license, which means every dock — new or replacement — requires a permit from Alabama Power’s Lake Services division. That permitting process can be straightforward or intensely complicated depending on where your lot sits.
Stillhouse Point was designed with dock permitting in mind. The community’s lots were platted along sections of shoreline where:
Smith Lake’s full-pool elevation is approximately 510 feet above sea level. During winter drawdown, the lake drops roughly 10–12 feet, exposing portions of docks and requiring seasonal consideration for watercraft storage. The King Team will walk the shoreline with you at any water level to assess usable depth and identify any site-specific quirks before you are under contract.
The buyer profile at Stillhouse Point is notably consistent: families relocating from Birmingham, Atlanta, and other major metros who are ready to trade a suburban address for a genuine lake-living lifestyle. Many are remote workers or business owners who no longer need to live within commuting distance of a city — they want the waterfront property they have been deferring for a decade, with the quality of construction and community structure that justifies the move.
Smith Lake itself is a significant part of the appeal. At roughly 21,000 acres with over 500 miles of shoreline, Lewis Smith Lake is one of the largest and cleanest lakes in Alabama. Managed as a reservoir by Alabama Power, it is fed by headwaters that keep clarity well above the regional average — visibility of 15 to 20 feet is common in summer months. Motorboating, wake sports, fishing, and kayaking all coexist comfortably across the lake’s three-county footprint spanning Cullman, Walker, and Winston Counties.
For families specifically, Stillhouse Point offers something beyond water access: a neighborhood where children can grow up knowing their neighbors, where the community structure provides a social framework, and where the investment tends to hold its value through market cycles. Smith Lake lakefront has historically been more resilient in downturns than non-waterfront residential, a pattern The King Team has tracked across multiple market cycles in this region.
Buying lakefront property — especially in a developer-built community with HOA governance, Alabama Power dock permits, and a buyer pool competing from two states — requires an agent who knows this specific market at a granular level. The King Team at RE/MAX Patriot Realty has that knowledge. David and Fiona King have guided buyers and sellers through the full Smith Lake transaction lifecycle: due diligence on water depth and dock rights, HOA document review, negotiation on seller concessions for deferred maintenance, and coordination of repair crews when inspection findings threaten to derail a closing.
That last capability matters more than most buyers anticipate. As Jasper seller Hugh C. shared, “They coordinated the repairs and saved us thousands of dollars from what it would have cost us. You cannot go wrong listing with RE/MAX Patriot Realty” — a reflection of the team’s ability to marshal resources efficiently when the transaction demands it.
Smith Lake is a relationship market. The agents who close here consistently are the ones who have been showing properties here for years, know the Alabama Power permit office by name, and have contractor relationships that can turn a repair estimate around in 48 hours. That is the level of service The King Team brings to every Stillhouse Point transaction.
Stillhouse Point was built by a single developer with a unified vision, rather than assembled lot-by-lot over decades the way most Smith Lake neighborhoods formed. That origin gives it consistent home quality, planned infrastructure, and an active HOA with real governance and amenities — a combination that is genuinely uncommon on Smith Lake. Most comparable lakefront communities in the region either lack an HOA entirely or have one that exists only on paper. Stillhouse Point’s structured approach protects neighborhood character and helps sustain resale values over time.
Stillhouse Point’s lots were platted along sections of shoreline specifically suited for dock construction, meaning usable depth at full pool — approximately 510 feet above sea level — is a consistent feature of the community. That said, individual lot depth can vary, and the lake drops 10–12 feet during Alabama Power’s annual winter drawdown. The King Team recommends a shoreline walk-through at any time of year to assess site-specific depth before going under contract. Do not rely solely on listing photos or seller representations for this critical data point.
All docks on Smith Lake — new construction, replacements, and modifications — require a permit from Alabama Power’s Lake Services division under the lake’s FERC operating license. The process involves a site application, shoreline review, and approval that can take weeks to months depending on complexity. Stillhouse Point’s lots were designed with dock permitting in mind: shoreline configurations and lot setbacks generally align with Alabama Power’s standard approval parameters. Buyers purchasing a home with an existing permitted dock should verify the permit is current and transferable. The King Team can walk you through the documentation requirements and connect you with professionals experienced in Alabama Power’s permit process.
The HOA at Stillhouse Point typically covers maintenance of common areas, architectural review for exterior modifications, and enforcement of community covenants. Specific amenities and current dues amounts vary and should be verified at the time of purchase — HOA finances and amenity offerings can change between the time a page is written and the time you are ready to buy. Before you make an offer, The King Team will obtain the full HOA document package: bylaws, current budget, reserve fund disclosure, and recent meeting minutes, so you can evaluate the association’s financial health with the same rigor you apply to the home inspection. As business professional Dan G. shared, “David and Fiona possess an exceptional blend of professionalism and personalized service. They consistently demonstrated a profound understanding of the market trends and provided invaluable insights crucial to our business goals.”
Most Stillhouse Point buyers are families relocating from Birmingham, Atlanta, or other major metro areas in search of a genuine lake-living lifestyle. Many are remote workers or business owners who no longer need a traditional commute. They prioritize quality construction, community structure, and deep-water dock access — and they are often comparing Stillhouse Point to other planned lake communities in the region before making a decision. The King Team has helped numerous buyers in this exact situation, providing the market data and on-the-ground knowledge needed to make a confident, well-informed purchase.
Short-term rental rules are governed by the community’s HOA covenants and local zoning regulations, both of which can change over time. If rental income potential is part of your purchase rationale, The King Team will review the current HOA restrictions and applicable county ordinances before you make an offer. This is a due-diligence step that is easy to overlook and expensive to discover after closing. As recent home buyer Nicole M. shared, “Dave and Fiona were always available to address our questions and concerns promptly. Their communication skills are top-notch, making the entire journey stress-free.” That responsiveness applies equally when the questions are about rental restrictions or HOA governance.
Alabama Power typically draws Smith Lake down 10–12 feet from its full-pool elevation of approximately 510 feet above sea level beginning in the fall, with refill occurring in spring. This annual cycle exposes dock pilings, floating docks, and portions of the shoreline for several months. For Stillhouse Point buyers, the practical implications include seasonal watercraft storage planning, inspection of dock condition during drawdown (an excellent time to assess structural integrity), and awareness that the lakefront view in listing photos may reflect full-pool conditions that differ significantly from winter appearance. The King Team routinely walks properties at both water levels for serious buyers.
The King Team begins with a consultation to understand your timeline, budget, and must-have features — water depth, dock type, bedroom count, HOA flexibility, and whether you need rental income potential. From there, they identify active and off-market Stillhouse Point listings that fit your criteria, schedule private tours, and walk the shoreline with you personally. Once you identify a target property, they prepare a comparative market analysis, advise on offer strategy, and manage the full transaction through inspection, due diligence, lender coordination, and closing. As buyer and seller Ashley B. shared, “Choosing Fiona and David as our real estate agents was the easiest decision we made throughout our whole process, and it was also the best choice we made.”
“The King Team is high speed, super knowledgeable and overall fabulous.”
“Together, they make an awesome team. You couldn’t ask for better people to guide you through the real estate process!”
“They coordinated the repairs and saved us thousands of dollars from what it would have cost us. You cannot go wrong listing with RE/MAX Patriot Realty”
“Choosing Fiona and David as our real estate agents was the easiest decision we made throughout our whole process, and it was also the best choice we made.”
“David and Fiona possess an exceptional blend of professionalism and personalized service. They consistently demonstrated a profound understanding of the market trends and provided invaluable insights crucial to our business goals.”
“Dave and Fiona were always available to address our questions and concerns promptly. Their communication skills are top-notch, making the entire journey stress-free.”

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