$567,777

0 Mcgowans Ferry RoadChildersburg, AL 35151

Land and lots · MLS 11929651 · Listed 80 days ago (Aug 11, 2026)

Lay Lake · Lake or reservoir · Direct parcel frontage · Waterfront details

For sale: Listed and available according to the MyStateMLS feed.

About this land

Located in Talladega County near Childersburg, this 119.55±-acre property offers a combination of Lay Lake frontage, Kahatchee Creek, open acreage, road frontage, utility availability, and internal access. The property has more than 2,000 feet of frontage along Lay Lake, providing access to a significant water resource with opportunities for boating, fishing, and waterfowling. McGowans Ferry Road provides frontage and access to the property. Power and water are available, and an existing driveway has already been constructed. These features provide infrastructure for a potential homesite, subject to applicable county regulations, utility requirements, and site-specific approvals. Approximately 10 acres are cleared and provide flexibility for several potential uses. The open acreage could provide a location for a homesite or could be used for pasture, hay production, or a wildlife food plot, depending on the owner's objectives. The remaining acreage includes wooded areas adjacent to the lake creek and provides additional recreational and wildlife habitat. Kahatchee Creek is located on the property and adds another water resource and habitat feature. Along with the Lay Lake frontage, the creek provides opportunities for fishing, wildlife observation, and other outdoor recreation. The combination of lake frontage, creek, wooded acreage, and open ground creates a variety of conditions across the property. An internal trail system provides access to portions of the property and can be used for property maintenance, recreational activities, hunting access, and wildlife management. The existing access and trail network allow different portions of the property to be reached from the established driveway and road frontage. The property provides habitat suitable for deer and ducks. The Lay Lake frontage and Kahatchee Creek provide water resources that can support waterfowl-related recreation, while the wooded portions and open acreage offer additional areas for wildlife management and hunting. The property's location near Childersburg provides convenient access to Highway 280 and nearby communities. Lay Lake also provides a variety of regional outdoor recreation opportunities, including boating and fishing. With 119.55 acres, more than 2,000 feet of Lay Lake frontage, Kahatchee Creek, McGowans Ferry Road frontage, available power and water, an existing driveway, approximately 10 cleared acres, and an internal trail system, this property offers multiple potential uses. The combination of water frontage, open acreage, wooded areas, and existing infrastructure provides options for a potential homesite, recreation, wildlife management, hunting, or a combination of these uses.

Description provided by the listing brokerage.

Facts

List price

$567,777

Status

For sale

Property type

Land and lots

Lot size

120 acres

County

Talladega County

MLS number

11929651

Facts are reported by the listing brokerage. Items not listed were not provided; that does not mean the property lacks them.

Location

The pin is the listing's reported coordinates and may be approximate. It is not a parcel boundary or shoreline, and no flood, wetland or hazard conclusion should be drawn from it. See more listings in Childersburg.

Price and status history

Changes observed by Waterfront Homes in MyStateMLS data since Oct 29, 2026. This is not a public-record sales history; MyStateMLS does not publish sold prices.

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Questions to ask before you buy

Questions worth investigating for any waterfront property. They are not claims that this property has a problem or meets any condition.

1. Who owns the shoreline and the land under the water, and are there easements or public-access rights along it?Ownership can stop at a high-water line, a survey line or a seawall. A title search and survey answer this, not the listing.
2. Is a dock, slip, lift or mooring included, and do the rights transfer to you?Docks can be shared, leased, assigned by an association or held under a permit that does not automatically transfer.
3. What permits exist for the dock, seawall or other shoreline structures, and what would new work require?Shoreline work is often regulated by local, state and federal agencies.
4. How much does the water level change by season, by tide or by reservoir management?Depth at a dock in one season can differ a lot in another.
5. What does flood insurance cost for this property, and what does the current flood map show?Get a quote from an insurer or agent. A flood zone is not a premium, and no zone does not mean no risk.
6. What maintenance does the shoreline need (seawall, bulkhead, riprap, erosion), and what has been done recently?Shoreline structures are expensive to repair; ask for records and inspection reports.
7. How are water, sewer or septic, and power provided?Waterfront septic systems and wells can have extra rules and inspections.
8. How do you reach the property by road year-round, and who maintains that road?Some waterfront roads are private, seasonal or shared.
9. What local rules apply: rentals, docks, boat lifts, fences, tree removal, setbacks?Rules come from the town, county, state, lake authority or association and vary widely.

Printable due-diligence checklist · Ownership budget planner · FEMA Flood Map Service Center (official flood maps; look up the address yourself)

Guides and next steps

• Waterfront land in Alabama
• More lake or reservoir listings in Alabama
• What counts as waterfront

Listing courtesy of Whitetail Properties Real Estate, LLC. Listing agent: Jeremy Morris. Listings provided by MyStateMLS.

Listing last updated by the brokerage Aug 11, 2026, 10:09 PM UTC. Waterfront Homes last received MyStateMLS data Oct 30, 2026, 10:01 PM UTC. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify all details with the listing agent.