
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 a truly one-of-a-kind property that perfectly blends luxury, versatility, and breathtaking mountain views. Opportunities like this are exceptionally rare! Whe...
Welcome to a truly one-of-a-kind property that perfectly blends luxury, versatility, and breathtaking mountain views. Opportunities like this are exceptionally rare! Whe...
Grand Cherokee Lodge is a spacious 3-bedroom, 5-bathroom cabin featuring two bonus rooms -- one perfect for kids and one designed for adults! Located inside Parkside Reso...
Welcome to your Smoky Mountain retreat at 1177 Ski View Drive--where breathtaking, unobstructed mountain views take center stage from every level of the home. Ideally loc...
A truly rare opportunity to own a private 16-acre retreat in the heart of the Smoky Mountains, just minutes from the National Park, Townsend, and a short drive to Pigeon ...
Nestled on 3.9 pristine acres and approached by a long, meandering driveway, this exceptional custom-built estate offers privacy, elegance, and breathtaking panoramic mou...
Experience the ever-changing beauty of the Smokies from this brand-new luxury cabin, perfectly positioned in the heart of Wears Valley. With sweeping mountain vistas that...
Step into these TWO beautifully appointed homes! ONE 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home and ONE 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home in the beautiful Dry Valley community in Townsend! The...
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Welcome to ''Haven's Sunset Retreat'' in Sevierville, TN! This beautiful fully furnished TURN KEY CASH FLOWING cabin has 5 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms, and 2 half baths while b...
Authentic Hearthstone Log Home on the ''Peaceful Side'' of the Smokies, designed for short-term rental income, a personal getaway, or full-time mountain living. Situated ...
Perched high above the Smoky Mountains, this extraordinary luxury retreat offers some of the most breathtaking views in Tennessee. Watch the clouds drift beneath you as h...
Perched high above the Smoky Mountains, this extraordinary luxury retreat offers some of the most breathtaking views in Tennessee. Watch the clouds drift beneath you as h...
Luxury pool cabin in sought-after Alpine Mountain Village just off the Parkway in Pigeon Forge! Easily accessible this fully furnished, turnkey retreat sleeps up to 15 an...
Awesome luxury 3-story Smoky Mountain cabin with breathtaking panoramic views and a private indoor heated pool! This spacious retreat sleeps 12 and is packed with incredi...
IMAGINE...21.68 ACRES.. TWO HOUSES, BARN AND CELL TOWER!! ..This property is full of opportunity...can be big house for parents & small for kids as a ''family compound''...
Large,, luxury 4 bedroom, 4 full bath, 2 half bath Smoky Mountain dream cabin located in beautiful Wears Valley. The 1st thing to catch your eye when you pull up besides ...
Large,, luxury 4 bedroom, 4 full bath, 2 half bath Smoky Mountain dream cabin located in beautiful Wears Valley. The 1st thing to catch your eye when you pull up besides ...
Large,, luxury 4 bedroom, 4 full bath, 2 half bath Smoky Mountain dream cabin located in beautiful Wears Valley. The 1st thing to catch your eye when you pull up besides ...
Welcome to The Lodges at Reedmont, one of the Smoky Mountains' fastest growing and most sought after short term rental investment communities located just minutes from th...
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