
East Tennessee is home to some of the most beautiful lakes in the Southeast, offering lakefront living with breathtaking mountain views, peaceful surroundings, and year-round recreation. Buyers searching for lake homes in this region will find a wide variety of options—from cozy waterfront cabins and weekend retreats to luxury estates with private docks and panoramic views.
Popular lakes in East Tennessee include Douglas Lake, Norris Lake, Cherokee Lake, Tellico Lake, Fort Loudoun Lake, and Watts Bar Lake, each offering its own unique charm and lifestyle. Properties often feature spacious decks, boat docks, open floor plans, and large windows to take in the water and mountain scenery.
East Tennessee lake homes appeal to retirees, vacationers, and full-time residents alike, thanks to the area’s affordable real estate, mild climate, and proximity to Knoxville, Gatlinburg, and the Great Smoky Mountains. Whether you’re looking for a quiet fishing retreat, a family-friendly getaway, or a waterfront estate, East Tennessee offers some of the best lakefront living opportunities in the region.
REDUCED PRICE $1,149,000!! Very private custom D-Log home with many upgrades and breathtaking views of the main channel.. The long private cove has no other boat dock...
REDUCED PRICE $1,149 ,000! Very private, custom D-log home with many upgrades and breathtaking views of the main channel. The long private cove has no other boat doc...
Builder is offering a rate buy down of up to $15,000 with an acceptable offer! Discover exceptional craftsmanship in this stunning new construction home located in the hi...
Welcome to this spacious 4-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom lake-view home designed with flexibility and character in mind. Nestled on a leveled lot with wraparound porches, the pro...
Welcome to 250 Sunset Blvd, a stunning lakefront home built in 2023, nestled in the exclusive gated Sunset Point community on Douglas Lake. Spanning 2,373 square feet, th...
Welcome to 250 Sunset Blvd, a stunning lakefront home completed in 2025, nestled in the exclusive gated Sunset Point community on Douglas Lake. Spanning 2,373 square feet...
WOW factor, lake life does not get better than this!! Easy beach like access with incredible mountain views. 2 bedrooms with 1 extra BONUS ROOM! Lakefront properties like...
Waterfront living on the French Broad River! Welcome to 9712 Tranquility Lane, a stunning 3-story home in River Islands Plantation offering approximately 150 feet of rive...
Riverfront, spacious, and just one mile from the Pigeon Forge Parkway, Crystal Waters puts you right on the banks of the Little Pigeon River while keeping you minutes fro...
Welcome to 975 Lake Smoky Rd, a rare lakefront retreat with 2 houses on beautiful Douglas Lake offering the perfect blend of privacy, modern luxury, and unrestricted East...
Ths home has so many features you need to to schedule a showing to see. Lake view from almost every window and is on the main channel of Douglas Lake on Flat Creek, yea...
There are lake homes with a view and then there are homes where the lake becomes part of nearly every room. This four bedroom, three full bathroom lakefront retreat is po...
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