Lake Property - Lake Hartwell

As with any piece of real estate for sale, there are a number of factors that influence the "market value" of a property.  This is especially true of Lake Hartwell lake property. 

So where do you begin? Well it all starts with answering a few basic questions.

First: Do you already have a particular design in mind or is it the ultimate view of Lake Hartwell that drives your desires?

Each of these brings up a very different set of search criteria. Let?s cover them one at a time.

Ultimate Lake Hartwell Views: Whether you are looking for deep water access with a secluded feel or a horizon view of the ?big water,? you must heavily consider the topographic location of the building site, not only at the time of purchase, but into the foreseeable future. - If the lake levels fall, will the overall view and/or usability be maintained or will it be substantially diminished?
Keep in mind that Lake Hartwell is an Army Corps of Engineers reservoir and naturally fluctuates due to a number of controlled and uncontrolled variables. This translates in to premium values on deep-water areas, as they are less affected by these fluctuations. These factors may also influence the dock rights (allowed, not allowed, size permitted) associated with a property -
What time of year are you scouting locations? Keep in mind that the views could change drastically once the leaves drop in fall or the trees green up in the spring. Some things get hidden while others become exposed. Also related to the view, keep in mind the changing angles of the sun and how it could affect the overall enjoyment of the view. If the sun glares into the viewing windows during the heat of summer, it may cause a very unpleasant situation.
Dream Home on Lake Hartwell: If you?ve already chosen a particular floor-plan, you most need to consider the appropriate size, slope, and orientation of the building lot. If you want a multistory home with a daylight basement opening up to Lake Hartwell, a steeper slope is absolutely necessary. On the flipside, a ranch style home will require a larger expanse of land and preferably a more gradual slope.

Geographic location, orientation, slope, home design(footprint,style),building ordinances(community,municipality,state,federal), neighbors, other desires,upkeep, lot size, septic/water/utility needs, taxes