




522 Driftwood Dr, Jacksons Gap, AL, 36861
About This Home
Discover luxury Lake Martin living in this 3BR/2BA waterfront retreat featuring an open-concept floor plan. Enjoy panoramic lake views from the expansive screened porch and open deck. A detached climate-controlled building offers flexible use as a guest suite, office, or storage. Easy, no-stairs access to the water via a beautiful rock pathway leads to a Sea-Doo lift and lakeside storage building. Located less than a mile from Smith Mountain Fire Tower hiking trails and D.A.R.E. Power Park, offering a boat launch, piers, playground, and outdoor recreation. Perfect as a full-time residence or luxury Lake Martin getaway.
Getting Around
Schools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1995
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Metal
- Construction materials: Brick
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Bathroom1
- Level: Main
Bathroom2
- Level: Main
Bedroom1
- Level: Main
Bedroom2
- Level: Main
Bedroom3
- Level: Main
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
Features
- Flooring: Wood,Tile
Heating
- Heating features: Has Heating (Unspecified Type)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,338
- Total interior livable area: 1,338 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living Room
- Level: Main
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 1502100001040.0140
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Screen Porch,Deck
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters,Shrubs
- Has view: Yes
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterbody name: Lake Martin
Lot
- Lot size: 0.44 Acres
- Features: Views
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Inland Flooding
- Heat Wave
- Lightning
- Tornado
- Cold Wave
- Strong Wind
- Wildfire
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Alabama Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $3,286 | $39,432 |
| Home Insurance * | $166 | $1,992 |
| Property Taxes | $129 | $1,548 |
| Electricity | $240 | $2,881 |
| Total | $3,821 | $45,852 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Alabama FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-14 | Price change | $625,000 |
| 2026-06-08 | Listed for sale | $649,900 |
| 2012-07-05 | Listing removed | $144,500 |
| 2012-06-30 | Price change | $144,500 |
| 2012-05-04 | Listed for sale | $185,000 |
