A recent lake real estate report from the country’s largest lake-focused brokerage show listing prices in Tennessee are up over summer 2022. “The new Lake Real Estate Market Report from Lake Homes Realty shows Tennessee’s total market at $2.32 billion, up from $1.85 billion in the summer of 2022,” said Heather Leslie, an agent with Lake Homes Realty, who focuses on Dale Hollow Lake, Cordell Hull Lake and the surrounding lakes in Tennessee. Lake Homes Realty operates in 34 states across the country.
“The specialized website just showcases properties that are lakefront, have a lake view or lake access so we can help clients from across the country search for dream lake properties.” As of May 31, 2023, Dale Hollow Lake has 128 lake area properties listed, ranging from a $20,000 lot to a $ 14-million lake home. “Four of the properties were listed for over $1 million,” said Leslie.
The average home price for listings around Dale Hollow Lake is $893,235, according to the Lake Market Real Estate Report. The average lot price is $103,762 for the 100 lake area lots currently listed.
“With 12,000 acres of water, boating is extremely popular on Cordell Hull Lake, as are its related activities, waterskiing, tubing, and wakeboarding,” said Leslie. “Being a short trip away from the state’s capital Nashville, Cordell Hull Lake appeals to lake home searchers from across the country. Among the hundreds of people searching the lake homes and lots in Tennessee in May 2023, the top Metro area looking on LakeHomes.com was Chicago, followed by Atlanta and Washington D.C.,” said Leslie. “ The national reach offered by LakeHomes.com works really well with my local expertise along Cordell Hull Lake and the surrounding area,” said Leslie. One in 37 American adults look at LakeHomes.com each year.
“We believe our agents’ intimate knowledge about their lake real estate markets, nuances of the lakes themselves, and their involvement in local lake life is paramount to our continued growth,” said Glenn S. Phillips, CEO and Chief Economic Analyst for Lake Homes “Heather offers outstanding customer service in the Dale Hollow Lake, Cordell Hull Lake and surrounding areas and is truly a specialist in that area,” he said.
About Heather Leslie
Heather Leslie‘s lake life journey began when she relocated to Sparta, Tennessee at the age of 13, and ever since, she has been devoted to enjoying the serene waters of Dale Hollow Lake, Old Hickory Lake, and Watauga Lake. Now, Heather has passed down her profound affection for the lakes to her children, and together, they relish in memorable lake days as a family.
Heather’s commitment as a lake expert extends beyond her personal enjoyment of the lakes. She has dedicated herself to becoming a valuable member of the local community. Exploring the neighboring areas of the lakes, attending local events, and frequently visiting downtown Murfreesboro, Tennessee, are all integral parts of her connection with the region. Nevertheless, if Heather is not engaged in these activities, you can bet she’ll be found by the water’s edge, whether it’s spending a day fishing with her children or showcasing breathtaking lake properties.
Her exceptional expertise in the real estate field has been acknowledged by her consistent success. Heather has been honored with the Aqua award at Lake Homes Realty, a testament to her exceptional sales performance. Additionally, prior to her venture into real estate, she gained invaluable experience in customer service. This background has instilled in her an unwavering dedication to prioritizing the customer’s needs and ensuring a seamless transaction for each client she serves.