Smith Lake (Brushy Creek) A cozy and perfect cottage siting right on the lake! You have less than 10 steps from the porch to the dock! The double slip dock floats in deep water all year long. The sunsets are just incredible! Easy to enjoy and maintain. The lot has so much privacy and space to the side of the home. Main floor has 1 bedroom and a 1/2 bath. Upper level has 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. No HOA or fees! Situated on a 1+ acre lot with so much privacy. Approx 232 feet of waterfront. You have room to expand with ease. Only 5 minutes to grocery, gas, and hardware in the town of Arley. Call now! Rental history with VRBO. Check out reviews. Property #7361200ha Owners are paying $948.70 per year for flood insurance.
SMITH LAKE/BRUSHY CREEK-Walk right out the door and start fishing from the deck of this 3BR/2BA cottage right on the water! Truly authentic and ready to enjoy. Owners are offering FULLY FURNISHED with everything you need to start enjoying lake life. Main has vaulted ceilings, FP, BR/BA. Upper has 2BRs/1BA. Double slip dock included. $289,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,118 (+5.4%)
2024
$2,010 (+4.1%)
2023
$1,930 (+7.4%)
2022
$1,796 (+5.0%)
2021
$1,710 (+6.0%)
2020
$1,614
2019
$1,614 (+122.4%)
2018
$726 (+7.7%)
2017
$674 (−50.0%)
2016
$1,347 (+4.9%)
2014
$1,284 (+9.2%)
2013
$1,176
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
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Stories
1
Lot width
140 ft.
Lot depth
345 ft.
Lot size
1.79 Acres
Year renovated
1974
Finished Sq. Ft.
780
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
780
Year built
1974
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Winston County
APN
1206140200023000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
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Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Arley, AL • 35541
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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30
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38
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84
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76
53
66
47
56
38
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Feb
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Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
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Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.4 hrs
5.3 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 1597 Old Houston Rd
$598,211
$26K under list price of $624K
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