
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.
Welcome to 2932 Mockingbird Way, a custom-built 4BR/3BA home located in the gated community of Mockingbird Hill, right in the heart of Wears Valley. Situated on nearly 3 ...
Let the Good Life begin at 1017 Street of Dreams where you have best of both worlds: Peace, beauty and tranquility of the outdoors but just around the corner from all the...
Let the Good Life begin at 1017 Street of Dreams where you have best of both worlds: Peace, beauty and tranquility of the outdoors but just around the corner from all the...
They say the first 3 rules of real estate are LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION, but this is what happens when you combine GREAT LOCATION with some of the BEST VIEWS in the Smok...
New Property Management Company now offering 80/20 splits for the community!! Projections over $120,000 annually! **INDOOR POOL • PRIVATE THEATER • SAUNA • HOT TUB •...
Welcome to ''Warbonnet Lodge'', a beautifully furnished, TURN KEY AND CASH FLOWING Smoky Mountain pool cabin located in the desirable Sequoia Heights subdivision in Sevie...
Amazing Views!!! This cabin is a proven income-generating vacation rental. It earned $146,000.00 in 2023, $115,000.00 in 2024, $ 80,000.00 in 2025 (when the cabin was not...
Amazing Views!!! This cabin is a proven income-generating vacation rental. It earned $146,000.00 in 2023, $115,000.00 in 2024, $ 80,000.00 in 2025 (when the cabin was not...
Tucked along a gently flowing mountain stream, this 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom single-story Tudor chalet offers over 2,300 square feet of beautifully appointed mountain living...
2 BONUS ROOMS! Sleeps 24. Grossed $105,000 in 2025 and holds Airbnb Guest Favorite Status, this exceptional Smoky Mountain cabin offers PROVEN rental performance, breatht...
Welcome to one of the most unique and sought-after cabins in the Lodges at Reedmont -- a stunning modern mountain retreat featuring a rooftop lounge with breathtaking Smo...
WOW FACTOR! STUNNING 4BR STUNNING INCOME PRODUCING SHORT TERM RENTAL OR PERFECT SECOND/VACATION HOME IN THE HEART OF GATLINBURG WITH MOUNTAIN VIEW'S, 4 MASTER SUITES, MAS...
2025 GROSS RENTAL INCOME @ 90,929 ! ! ! UNBELIEVABLE LONG DISTANCE views from this 4BR/3BA cabin located just minutes from downtown Pigeon Forge! However far the h...
Spec build 3BR/4.5 BA, Pool Cabin at Sequoia Heights in downtown Pigeon Forge. Each suite has its own private bath, spacious open floor plan over 2300 sq ft. with high so...
Turnkey, cash-flowing Gatlinburg pool cabin with an active short-term rental permit, sleeping up to 12 guests and offering wide panoramic views of the Great Smoky Mountai...
Turnkey Smoky Mountain Investment Opportunity! Already grossing an impressive $135k and 144k the last two years, this proven short-term rental is an exceptional income-pr...
The Hilltop Chalet is an authentic 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom cabin with an active short-term rental permit sleeping 16 guests, privately surrounded by nature in sought-after ...
Escape to Rustic Hideaway -- your ultimate retreat in the woods! This charming 4-bedroom, 3 1/2-bathroom cabin offers the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern comfort...
POTENTIAL MOUNTAINTOP DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY WITH 16+ ACRES & PANORAMIC VIEWS! Opportunities like this are few and far between in the Smokies. Situated at the top of...
INDOOR POOL !!! Welcome to an exceptional opportunity in the highly desirable Riversong community. Completed in 2024 and situated on 0.98 private acres, this impressive...
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