
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.
Beautifully appointed, nearly new 3BR, 4BA mountain modern cabin overlooking Douglas Lake in the up-and-coming Lake Haven Resort. ''Canoe Cove'' features an open concep...
Experience Douglas Lake living on a grand scale! This impressive lakefront retreat offers approximately 5,000 square feet of beautifully designed living space in the gate...
Experience Douglas Lake living on a grand scale! This impressive lakefront retreat offers approximately 5,000 square feet of beautifully designed living space in the gate...
This is a ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY to start your business the way you want. Located conveniently in the heart of downtown Sevierville, this property has ENDLESS POT...
Welcome to 519 Edgewood Drive, a modern luxury chalet located in the highly desirable Chalet Village North, just minutes from Downtown Gatlinburg, Ober Mountain, and the ...
Location is EVERYTHING! This 3 bedroom, 2 bath well maintained overnight rental is as close to all the action in Pigeon Forge as you can get. Dollywood is minutes away an...
Location is EVERYTHING! This 3 bedroom, 2 bath well maintained overnight rental is as close to all the action in Pigeon Forge as you can get. Dollywood is minutes away an...
Just 5 minutes from downtown Gatlinburg and less than 2 miles from the Parkway, this beautifully appointed 3-bedroom, 3-bath cabin offers the perfect combination of conve...
Just 5 minutes from downtown Gatlinburg and less than 2 miles from the Parkway, this beautifully appointed 3-bedroom, 3-bath cabin offers the perfect combination of conve...
Welcome to your Smoky Mountain escape! Ideally located just minutes from downtown Gatlinburg, this custom-built mountain retreat offers the perfect combination of luxury ...
HUGE NEW CONSTRUCTION CONTEMPORARY CABIN just minutes from the Parkway, Dollywood, and everything the Smokies have to offer! Featuring **3 bedrooms, 2 bonus rooms, approx...
MOTIVATED SELLER!! UNLOCK GATLINBURG INCOME + GETAWAY LIVING -- TURNKEY CABIN JUST MINUTES FROM THE ACTION! Welcome to 241 Palmer Rd, a stunning 4-bed, 3-bath chale...
MOTIVATED SELLER AND HAS AN ASSUMABLE LOAN AT 5.625%! 2024 TURNKEY CABIN - $85k-110k PROJECTION - EASY ACCESS! Skip the 12-month build wait and welcome to your like...
Seller is ready to make a deal and is motivated. Come see this amazing property and Welcome to Mountain Paws. This Large spacious 5-bedroom cabin is in a great location c...
Del Rio, TN | Cabins at Brush Creek Mountain A rare opportunity to own a private mountain retreat bordering the Cherokee National Forest and Mooneyham Branch and Austi...
Turnkey investment opportunity in the heart of the Smokies! This newly built 3 BD with 3 Full Baths and 2 half baths is designed for maximum guest appeal and is ideally l...
Turnkey investment opportunity in the heart of the Smokies! This newly built 3 BD with 3 Full Baths and 2 half baths is designed for maximum guest appeal and is ideally l...
Turnkey STR investment cabin! 3 bedroom + TWO BONUS ROOMS! SLEEPS 14! This spacious cabin combines a sought-after location with the ability to comfortably accommodate u...
Welcome to corner Unit 301 at The Highlands of the Smokies, one of Gatlinburg's most exclusive luxury condominium communities. Perched high above the city, this exception...
SPARED NO EXPENSE - LUXURY MOUNTAIN LIVING IN WEARS VALLEY ----- Welcome to 2932 Mockingbird Way, a custom-built 4BR/3BA home located in the gated community of Mockingbir...
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