
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.
Stunning and COZY 3 bedroom , 3 full bath cabin on large lot. This fabulous well designed unit offers all the comfort of home and all the Great Smoky Mountains National p...
ATTENTION INVESTORS!! THIS INCREDIBLE 3-BEDROOM, 3-BATHROOM CABIN AT 1531 STARWOOD WAY DELIVERS THE ULTIMATE ''WOW'' FACTOR AND IS DESIGNED TO MAXIMIZE SHORT-TERM RENTAL ...
ATTENTION INVESTORS: THIS INCREDIBLE 3-BEDROOM, 3-BATHROOM CABIN AT 1531 STARWOOD WAY DELIVERS THE ULTIMATE ''WOW'' FACTOR AND IS DESIGNED TO MAXIMIZE SHORT-TERM RENTAL R...
Some homes fit one plan. This one adapts to yours. Live here full-time, use it as a whole-home overnight rental, live upstairs while renting the lower-level suite, create...
Stunning and COZY 3 bedroom , 3 bath cabin on large lot. OPPORTUNITY HERE!!! This fabulous well designed unit offers all the comfort of home and all the Great Smoky Mou...
Welcome to this beautiful, cozy mountain home on a quiet, dead-end street with GORGEOUS MOUNTAIN VIEWS!!! This home has an open floor plan, with a huge unfinished baseme...
Welcome to The Burrow, a 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom cabin with mountain views located in the sought after Shagbark community. This peaceful retreat offers the perfect balance ...
All brick ranch with a pool, large master suite, and detached garage. This move-in ready 3-bedroom, 2-bath, 2,919 sqft Sevierville home checks every box. Relax on...
Welcome to Crystal River, a truly rare retreat nestled directly on the banks of the Little River--one of only a handful of homes in Townsend offering genuine river fronta...
Great Views!!!! Luxury 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath cabin in Grand View Resort, only four miles from downtown Sevierville. Open floor plan with soaring vaulted ceilings. Large s...
Magnificent Views! This stunning 3-bedroom, 3-bath cabin in Wears Valley, TN, Located minutes from Great Smoky Mountains National Park, it provides easy access to horseba...
Magnificent Views! This stunning 3-bedroom, 3-bath cabin in Wears Valley, TN, Located minutes from Great Smoky Mountains National Park, it provides easy access to horseba...
DData backed projections of over $83,000. Perfectly positioned between Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, this thoughtfully designed retreat offers a true ''center-of-it-all'' ...
This meticulously maintained and updated 3-bedroom, 3-bath cabin in Arrowhead Resort presents a strong short-term rental opportunity, ideally located just 1 mile from the...
Applied, Inspected and Approved for County Rental Permit! Fantastic opportunity to own a 2BR+2 Bonus rooms/3BA short-term vacation rental cabin with spectacular year-roun...
Applied, Inspected and Approved for County Rental Permit! Fantastic opportunity to own a 2BR+2 Bonus rooms/3BA short-term vacation rental cabin with spectacular year-roun...
Applied, Inspected and Approved for County Rental Permit! Fantastic opportunity to own a 2BR+2 Bonus rooms/3BA short-term vacation rental cabin with spectacular year-roun...
Huge Price Improvement you don't want to miss out on! This one checks all of the boxes, and seller is motivated! This amazing property in Shagbark has it all! Acreage, Po...
Huge Price Improvement you don't want to miss out on! This one checks all of the boxes, and seller is motivated! This amazing property in Shagbark has it all! Acreage, Po...
SPECTACULAR VIEWS at this cabin on Bluff Mtn and $90K IN RENTAL INCOME. New Central A/C unit installed the last week of July 2025! Escape to peaceful and calming Smoky ...
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