See below for the newest Arley listings. Arley is a small town on the northwestern shore of Smith Lake in Winston County. ZIP 35541 wraps around several of the most desirable coves on the upper end of the lake. Arley is unincorporated for most practical purposes — its appeal is exactly that quiet, less-developed character. For buyers seeking a Smith Lake home that’s farther from Birmingham traffic and closer to Bankhead National Forest, Arley is often the answer.
The data relating to real estate for sale on this site comes from the Broker Reciprocity (BR) of the Walker Area MLS. All properties are subject to prior sale, changes, or withdrawal.
The data relating to real estate for sale on this site comes from the Broker Reciprocity (BR) of the Greater Alabama MLS. All properties are subject to prior sale, changes, or withdrawal.
This site was last updated Jun-20-2026 7:17:26 am.
School district: Winston County Schools (Meek schools are inside 35541)
Approximate drive from Birmingham: 90 minutes
Approximate drive to Bankhead National Forest: 15 minutes
Distinct features: quieter coves, more dramatic shoreline elevations, mature tree cover
Smith Lake real estate in Arley
Arley waterfront tends to feature steeper banks and dramatic vertical landscape — beautiful, secluded, often more wooded than the Crane Hill side. The market here moves a little slower but rewards patience. Several of the lake's largest acreage parcels are in 35541, and Arley is where buyers go when they want maximum privacy on a Smith Lake home.
Talk to Justin
To browse current listings in Arley, AL, see the property search above. For a free, no-pressure home valuation in ZIP 35541 or to discuss a Smith Lake purchase, call or text Justin Dyar at (205) 468-6375 or click here and email Justin. Justin is a full-time Associate Broker with Lake Homes Realty — the largest waterfront brokerage in the United States — and has been a Top Producer in his local Board of REALTORS every year since 2006.
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