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Lake Martin Area Real Estate Indicators

Sales Month Number of sales

Average selling price Median selling price

Days on the market Total houses for sale Inventory/ sales ratio

June 2022 June 2019 June 2016 31 38 47 $1,105,826 $590,030 $451,694 $650,000 $599,000 $345,000 96 130 147 72 283 340

2.68 11.13 12.00

The above numbers are derived from raw sales data from the Lake Martin Area Association of Realtors MLS. The sales noted above are for Lake Martin waterfront residential (single-family and condominium) sales only. This information is provided courtesy of Lake Martin Realty, LLC (a Russell Lands, Inc., affiliated company).

What PWC operators need to know on the water

One of the lake's most popular vessels, especially with younger operators, is the personal watercraft − SeaDoo, Jet Ski, Wave Runner and others. At less than 16 feet in length, the PWC gets its peppy propulsion from an inboard jet drive. It's fast and manueverable. Just jump on and go.

But just like any other vessel on the water, the PWC is subject to boating rules and regulations, and it is subject to additional rules of courtesy, according to the Marine Patrol boating safety course study manual. n Do not jump the wake of a passing boat, as the boat may block the PWC operator's view of oncoming traffic and also conceal the PWC from approaching vessels. Wake jumping and riding too close are common complaints against PWC operators. n Do not attempt to spray others with the wake of a PWC. It is dangerous and is considered reckless operation. n Varying your operating area shows consideration to other boaters and property owners.

Fast and fun, it's easy to forget boating safety and courtesy guidelines on a PWC n Know the rules of navigation, especially those that indicate right of way − but don't expect other boaters to know or abide by them.

Weather Outlook for August

August 2022 Forecast

Historically, the Lake Martin area experiences average high temperatures in the low 90s with average lows in the upper 60s and about 4-3/4 inches of precipitation in the month of August. The National Weather Service has predicted that temperatures will be above average and rainfall will be normal this month.

Year-to-Date

Precipitation: 33.27 inches Avg. high temp.: 72.3 Avg. low temp.: 47.5 Avg. temp.: 59.9

Our Normal August

Precipitation: 4.7 inches Avg. high temp.: 90.2 Avg. low temp.: 68.6 Avg. temp.: 79.4

Last Month's Lake Levels

Summer: 491 MSL Winter: 481 MSL Highest: 490.41 Lowest: 490.25

Lake depth is measure d in reference to mean sea level. For up-to-date water levels at the lake, visit lakes.alabamapower.com.

Lake elevations are subject to change. Individuals who recreate below Martin Dam and those with boats and waterrelated equipment on the lake should always stay alert to changing conditions.