COUNTY ROAD 56, Houston, AL 35572

Listing agent Trent Taylor License #96508 Show Phone

Listing office Lake & Coast Real Estate Co. 601 Johnston St., Ste 3, Decatur, AL Show Phone

Listing date Apr 15, 2026

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Overview

This waterfront land tract offers approximately 75+/- acres on Smith Lake with 4,600+/- feet of shoreline. The property configuration is suited to planning for multiple homesites along the water, with room for estate-scale development as well as a residential subdivision approach. Existing conditions and any site improvements are not described in the provided information.

The tract is described as being positioned in a protected cove across from Bankhead National Forest. Access is indicated via County Road 56 in Houston, AL 35572 (Winston County). Waterfront frontage and the protected setting are core characteristics buyers will weigh when considering residential and estate uses.

For buyers and developers, this property may fit plans that call for premium lakefront living, whether as a private legacy compound or a luxury waterfront subdivision. The extended shoreline supports a range of lot and site layouts, subject to buyer due diligence on feasibility, permitting, and any site-specific constraints. The listing data does not specify zoning or permitted uses, so interested parties should confirm development requirements with local authorities.

Map

City

Houston

County

Winston

State

Alabama

Longitude

-87.277956

Latitude

34.108597

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FAQs

What type of property is this?

Waterfront Land - Large Smith Lake shoreline tract for private waterfront estates or a luxury subdivision concept.

Where is this waterfront land located?

The property is located at COUNTY ROAD 56 Houston, AL.

What is the asking price?

The asking price for this property is $3,499,000.

What are key features of this property?

This property features: 75+/- acres with 4,600+/- ft of shoreline on Smith Lake; Multiple potential homesites for waterfront subdivision, private estate development, or legacy compound; Protected cove setting across from Bankhead National Forest