
Smoky Mountain homes for sale from $500,000 and up open the door to an exceptional selection of luxury mountain homes, upscale log cabins, vacation properties, new construction, secluded retreats, homes with acreage, and premium investment real estate throughout the Great Smoky Mountains region of East Tennessee. Explore qualifying properties in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, Wears Valley, Townsend, and surrounding Smoky Mountain communities, with current MLS® inventory potentially ranging from distinctive primary residences and second homes to high-end vacation cabins and short-term rental (STR) properties where legally permitted. Depending on the individual property, premium features may include panoramic Smoky Mountain views, luxury kitchens, dramatic great rooms, fireplaces, expansive decks, hot tubs, game rooms, theater rooms, indoor swimming pools, multiple primary suites, garages, acreage, and exceptional outdoor living spaces. Whether you're searching for a luxury residence, mountain-view retreat, large family vacation property, premium cabin, or potential income-producing investment, TN Real Estate & Auction can create a customized $500,000-and-up property search based on your preferred location, bedroom count, acreage, views, amenities, and ownership goals.
When comparing Smoky Mountain homes priced from $500,000 and up, buyers should evaluate the characteristics that make each mountain property unique, including location, architecture, construction quality, square footage, acreage, elevation, views, privacy, accessibility, parking, furnishings when included, amenities, and proximity to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Downtown Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Dollywood, Sevierville, Wears Valley, and Townsend. Buyers should independently investigate structural and mechanical systems, road accessibility, topography, surveys, property boundaries, easements, utilities, wells and septic systems when applicable, insurance availability, HOA and deed restrictions, zoning, permitted uses, and anticipated maintenance. For buyers evaluating a potential luxury vacation rental, a complete investment analysis should consider historical rental performance when available, occupancy patterns, average rental rates, management fees, cleaning and maintenance costs, furnishings, utilities, insurance, seasonality, and anticipated capital improvements rather than relying solely on projected gross revenue. Short-term rental eligibility should never be assumed; zoning, permitting and licensing requirements, HOA and deed restrictions, occupancy and parking requirements, insurance provisions, and all applicable regulations should be independently verified before purchasing.
Whether you're searching for Smoky Mountain homes for sale from $500,000 and up, luxury Gatlinburg homes, premium Pigeon Forge vacation properties, Sevierville mountain homes, Wears Valley cabins, Townsend retreats, or high-end real estate throughout the Smokies, make TN Real Estate & Auction your resource for professional Smoky Mountain real estate guidance. Monitor current MLS® inventory starting at $500,000 and above, including luxury residences, mountain-view homes, log cabins, new construction, homes with acreage, secluded retreats, indoor-pool properties, large vacation homes, and potential STR investments as available. Property owners considering selling can request a professional home valuation and comparative market analysis (CMA) supported by relevant comparable sales and the unique characteristics of their property, while premium marketing can incorporate professional photography, aerial imagery and video when appropriate, SEO-focused content, digital advertising, and enhanced discovery across Google Search, Google Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude, Grok, and Microsoft Copilot. Whether your goal is to buy a luxury Smoky Mountain home, purchase a premium vacation property, explore an investment opportunity, or sell your Smoky Mountain real estate, TN Real Estate & Auction is ready to help.
Well-maintained cabin with fresh stain and a long list of recent improvements. Within the last five years the owners have updated the roof, appliances, gutters, LVP floor...
Rented as a 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath mountain retreat, this spacious Smoky Mountain property offers incredible short-term rental potential with NO restrictions and NO HOA. Sit...
Rented as a 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath mountain retreat, this spacious Smoky Mountain property offers incredible short-term rental potential with NO restrictions and NO HOA. Sit...
Escape to the Smokies in this beautifully renovated 3 bedroom, 2 bath chalet just 5 minutes from downtown Gatlinburg! Perfectly tucked away near Ober Gatlinburg and Anak...
Newly Built 1-Bedroom, 2-Bath Smoky Mountain Cabin - Turn-Key Short-Term Rental with Proven Income. This brand-new, fully furnished cabin was built for the short-term ren...
Located between Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, this turnkey cabin is an excellent opportunity for investors looking for a short term rental, Airbnb, VRBO, or vacation home....
Located between Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, this turnkey cabin is an excellent opportunity for investors looking for a short term rental, Airbnb, VRBO, or vacation home....
Welcome to this beautiful 3BR/3BA chalet situated on more than an acre in the heart of the Smoky Mountains. The property backs up to a peaceful pond and offers mountain v...
$75k in revenue in 2025! This is the kind of opportunity short term rental investors are actively searching for as we move into 2026 and position for 100% bonus depreciat...
Located just 5 minutes from the Parkway, this well-maintained 2-bedroom cabin with a spacious loft for 3rd sleeping space, offers the perfect blend of convenience, mounta...
170+ REVIEWS with a RATING OF 4.95 ! ! ! Per seller: - 2025 gross rental income was $50,982.40. - Total income since purchased brand new in 2023 is $193,960.06. ...
This beautifully completely furnished 4-bedroom, 4-bath cabin in Eagles Ridge Resort offers the perfect blend of wooded privacy and resort amenities. Just one mile from t...
This beautifully completely furnished 4-bedroom, 4-bath cabin in Eagles Ridge Resort offers the perfect blend of wooded privacy and resort amenities. Just one mile from t...
Private, secluded, and over $50k+ in renovations/updates/Sevier County Fire Marshal Safety improvements, this 2 bedroom/2 bath log cabin with beautiful mountain views mad...
In a market full of overnight rentals, this is the rare one that isn't. Norton Creek is one of very few gated communities in Sevier County where overnight rentals are ...
In a market full of overnight rentals, this is the rare one that isn't. Norton Creek is one of very few gated communities in Sevier County where overnight rentals are no...
Escape to the Smokies in this authentic true log cabin tucked away in scenic Gatlinburg, offering privacy, charm, and incredible mountain views! This custom-built 1-bedro...
Escape to the Smokies in this authentic true log cabin tucked away in scenic Gatlinburg, offering privacy, charm, and incredible mountain views! This custom-built 1-bedro...
Masterpiece Views says it all. Jaw dropping views from 3 decks make guests book and come back time and time again. Sleeping 12 in 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths. Cozy and cl...
Brand-New Smoky Mountain Cabin! 🏔️✨ Escape to your own piece of the Smokies! This brand-new cabin near Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers...
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