
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.
Open House Thursday 9/17 from 4-7pm. HUGE Price Adjustment and great location!. Check out this beautiful custom-built home with GORGEOUS mountain views in quiet subdivi...
Unbeatable mountain views that will never change! Located on a large, private lot just off the Foothills Parkway, this beautifully maintained log cabin is the perfect sho...
Open House Thursday 9/17 from 4-7pm. HUGE Price Adjustment and great location!. Check out this beautiful custom-built home with GORGEOUS mountain views in quiet subdivi...
Exceptional Investment Opportunity in the Heart of Sevierville! Built in 2024, this beautifully designed modern duplex offers the perfect blend of style, functionality...
Completely Remodeled Gatlinburg Chalet - Turnkey Investment Opportunity! Welcome to your Smoky Mountain retreat! Nestled in one of Gatlinburg's most sought-after locat...
EXCELLENT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY -- NOW COMPLETED! An unbeatable location paired with exceptional style! This brand-new luxury townhome is now complete and located jus...
STR INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY featuring the amenities Smoky Mountain guests love! This spacious 2BR/3BA cabin offers approximately 2,322 sq ft, accommodations for up to 12 g...
EXCELLENT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY -- NOW COMPLETE! An unbeatable location paired with exceptional style! This brand-new luxury townhome is now complete and located just...
Welcome to Lazy Bear Retreat--an exceptional Smoky Mountain cabin perched atop Shell Mountain, one of the area's best-kept secrets! This meticulously maintained and well-...
Welcome to Lazy Bear Retreat--an exceptional Smoky Mountain cabin perched atop Shell Mountain, one of the area's best-kept secrets! This meticulously maintained and well-...
Welcome to this modern luxury cabin in a fantastic Pigeon Forge location, just ½ mile from Ripken Baseball, The Island, and the Parkway and only 1.5 miles from Dollywood....
Spacious 3,456 sq.ft. STR with 6 KING SIZE ROOMS and GREAT MOUNTAIN VIEWS just 20 min from DOLLYWOOD and the Main Parkway in Pigeon Forge. With some improvements AVADA GR...
Spacious 3,456 sq.ft. STR with 6 KING SIZE ROOMS and GREAT MOUNTAIN VIEWS just 20 min from DOLLYWOOD and the Main Parkway in Pigeon Forge. With some improvements AVADA GR...
EXCELLENT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY -- Downtown Gatlinburg! An unbeatable location paired with exceptional style! This brand-new luxury townhome is now complete and loca...
Tucked into a peaceful Douglas Lake community, 610 Butterfly Way offers the perfect blend of cozy cabin charm and modern comfort. This newly built 2-bedroom, 3-bath retre...
This beautiful chalet is a high-performing rental property that is perfectly located in Chalet Village near Downtown and Ober Gatlinburg. It has year round breathtaking ...
Tucked into the trees in the prestigious Saddleback Ridge subdivision, this beautifully maintained custom home offers the best of Sevierville living—minutes to town, yet ...
Price Improvement!! Dream Home with Inground Pool/Resort Style Area. Perfect home for permanent residence, Getaway or Investment Property''Buckhorn Springs'' Luxury Chal...
Welcome to Hawk's Nest where modern comfort meets the peaceful beauty of the Smokies. This 3-bedroom cabin features 3 ensuite bathrooms and is tucked into a private woode...
PRICE REDUCED!! Escape to your very own Smoky Mountain Retreat with this stunning 2-bedroom, 3-bath mountain home nestled on a wooded lot filled with native plants. Thi...
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