104 Mountain Gln Dr, Penhook
(540) 529-4294
Red Key Realty
Penhook sits at the eastern end of Smith Mountain Lake, in Franklin and Pittsylvania counties, near Smith Mountain itself and the dam that created the lake. It is the lake's luxury market, known for large waterfront homes, mountain views and some of the newest high-end construction on the lake.
As of November 2026, there are about 20 homes for sale in Penhook tied to Smith Mountain Lake, priced from roughly $400,000 to about $4 million. The average asking price is around $1.85 million, the highest of any lake community, and the average price per square foot is about $460, well above the lake-wide average of roughly $355. Figures come from live MLS data, change daily and are rounded.
The Smith Mountain Dam and its visitor center are nearby. The center overlooks the dam and has exhibits on how the lake's two-reservoir hydroelectric system works; check smithmtn.com for current hours. Penhook also has three marinas and several places to eat, and in warmer months a floating "boat church" gathers on the water. Penhook is easy to reach from US 29.
Buying or selling a luxury lake home in Penhook? The Lee Team at Red Key Realty can help you navigate the details. Contact us or call (540) 529-4294, or get a free home valuation.
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Explore Penhook's most popular lake communities, ranked by recent sales. Photos show Smith Mountain Lake, not the specific community.
Card photos: Smith Mountain Lake State Park (fall reflections, park view, cabin dock) by Virginia State Parks, CC BY 2.0.
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