Located in the west central part of the state, Tuscaloosa is the fifth largest city in Alabama. Tuscaloosa, Alabama is famous for being the home of the University of Alabama. It is a hub for industry, commerce, healthcare, and education for the western half of the state.
There is no shortage of recreational activities in the area. Back in’70, a 5,855 acre reservoir lake was formed by building a dam over the North River. The main purpose of the project was to keep up with the demand for water from Tuscaloosa’s rising population.
The lake is larger than both of the previous reservoirs, Lake Nicol and Harris Lake. Lake Nicol is now used as a dedicated backup water supply while Harris Lake is dedicated for industrial use. Lake Tuscaloosa’s water is treated for human consumption.
While serving the water needs of the Tuscaloosa residents, the lake also provides many fun things to do like boat riding, fishing, and engaging in water sports. This has fueled the demand for lake front and lake view land for building homes.
Anglers enjoy fishing for Alabama spotted bass, largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, and white crappie in the Black Warrior River basin. The lake has 177 miles of shoreline that meanders through the natural terrain.
Legacy Point is a 55 acre private community that offers six Craftsmen inspired three or four bedroom homes with stone and cedar shingle exteriors, large porches and decks that provide great lake views. These homes have between 1,800 to 3,600 square feet and are priced around $450,000 and up. Lake view or lakefront home sites are priced from $180,000 to $270,000.
Final thoughts
The community only has 55 home sites and once they have been sold, they will only be available through the resale market. All residents of the community have a boat slips to store their boat.
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