
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.
Located in the beautiful gated community of Laurel Valley, this home offers two Master Suites, as well as a private sleeping space, and a flex/office/additional Sleeping ...
This beautifully decorated and well maintained family cabin is ready day one for an investor to put in service for strong revenue and 5 star reviews. It is completely tur...
This beautifully decorated and well maintained family cabin is ready day one for an investor to put in service for strong revenue and 5 star reviews. It is completely tur...
Brand-New Modern Cabin, Prime Location - Exceptional STR Potential Ideally located just 5 miles from the Pigeon Forge Parkway and 7 miles from Downtown Gatlinburg, thi...
Imagine waking up to layers of blue mountains stretching across the horizon, stepping onto your private deck with a cup of coffee, and ending the day under the stars with...
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...
High income producing property with years of rental income history, 6-hole custom putt-putt course, Volleyball court, Movie theatre, Game room, high-end/upscale finishes,...
Wow—what a view! This luxury mountain retreat offers panoramic views of the Smoky Mountains. it is the ultimate triple threat, perfect as a primary home, investment prope...
Experience the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and convenience in this beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 5-bathroom cabin, ideally situated near the heart of the Smoky Mou...
MOUNTAIN VIEWS, STR INCOME, AND A TURNKEY CABIN WITH TOP AMENITIES! This 3BR/3BA cabin with bonus room grossed $118K+in 2025, is tracking towards $120k+ in 2026 in 2025 a...
MOUNTAIN VIEWS, STR INCOME, AND A TURNKEY CABIN WITH TOP AMENITIES! This 3BR/3BA cabin with bonus room grossed $118K+ in 2025, tracking towards $120K+ in 2026, and has 1...
Rocky River Cabins features 7 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms, including 4 full baths and 2 half baths. The property consists of 4 cabins and an additional building in the back,...
Rocky River Cabins features 7 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms, including 4 full baths and 2 half baths. The property consists of 4 cabins and an additional building in the back,...
Are you looking for a second home that will pay the bills? Here is a cabin you can rent out and also enjoy yourself several weeks a year. This mountain cabin retreat is ...
This home has so many features that you need to set up showing to see. Lake view from almost every window and is on main channel of Douglas Lake on Flat Creek. Great roo...
Ths home has so many features you need to to schedule a showing to see. Lake view from almost every window and is on the main channel of Douglas Lake on Flat Creek, yea...
A+ LOCATION so close to Dollywood you can literally HEAR THE DOLLYWOOD EXPRESS TRAIN and an EXTREMELY RARE PIGEON FORGE LOCATION where your guests can see a CLASSIC LONG ...
Welcome to 975 Lake Smoky Rd, a rare lakefront retreat with 2 houses on beautiful Douglas Lake offering the perfect blend of privacy, modern luxury, and unrestricted East...
Amazing Views from this 3BR STR cabin with THREE decks facing south towards Mt. LeConte!!! This place is so popular, it even has its own Instagram account with 5200+ ...
Experience luxury mountain living in this brand-new custom cabin tucked near the end of the road in beautiful Wears Valley. Surrounded by privacy with peaceful near-range...
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