Watauga Lake Real Estate Services Providers

Watauga Lake is the easternmost TVA lake in Tennessee, situated just a few miles from the North Carolina border and nearby Boone, North Carolina. It is one of the cleanest lakes in the country and certainly one of the most beautiful. The lake is 16 miles long and has just over 100 miles of shoreline. Over half of the shoreline is protected, public land, much of it in the Cherokee National Forest. Much of the remaining private land is below the "1980 foot " elevation line and only moveable structures like campers can be used on the property.

All of this makes Watauga Lake a very desirable place to own a home or a vacation cabin but it also makes purchasing property and developing property a bit tricky. Local knowledge about the area is quite helpful in making the best real estate choice.

This section profiles real estate service providers with a local connection. WataugaLakeMagazine.com is not endorsing these companies but merely providing information for real estate buyers new to the area . . .

Watauga Lake attracts many real estate buyers from outside of Tennessee, including nearby North Carolina and the home of many of the area's seasonal residents and visitors, Florida.

Experienced local attorneys and insurance providers can help guide buyers through the state's unique real estate laws and processes . . .

Critical considerations for your purchase are (1) do you want property on the water, near the water or with a view of the water? (2) do you want to live in a development or on a stand-alone property? and (3) do you want your own dock or to be near a marina? All of these choices will affect the price and how many properties you have to choose from.

Real estate companies from throughout the region represent sellers and buyers at Watauga Lake. If you would like to use the services of a real estate agent you may want to consider one with longstanding local connections.

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If you purchase property on the lake you will likely want to have your own dock. The first step is to work with the TVA to obtain approval for your dock. The next is to find a dock designer and builder . . .

If you choose to build on or near the lake you might either purchase a stand-alone lot or purchase land within a development. In either case you may need some help to find a local builder.

Most developments also have a few or many building requirements such as minimum square footage and exterior materials. Some developments also require that you use a certain builder or at recommend certain builders.

Learn more about local developments and builders . . . .

Looking to rent a cabin or house rather than buy? There are many great rental properties all around Watauga Lake. Most have websites or use rental agencies to promote their properties.

What is there to do at the lake? Where do we eat? How do I rent a boat? Your rental company should be able to help you with all of these questions . . .

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Links to references in this article and to sites related to the Nautica Cove Development:

• NauticaCove.com
• TVA information on Watauga Dam
• Mountain City Online
• Tennessee Lake Information
• Wilbur Lake Reservoir
• Info about Water Levels at the Lake
• Watauga Dam
• Average Air Temperatures
• TourElizabethton.com
• Purchase Watauga Lake Map