Views - Primary on Main
Address
1960 Blackthorn Tr, Sevierville, TN
Price
$ 2,050,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#1328781
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Pending - Continue to Show
- CountySevier
- CitySevierville
- AreaSevier County
- NeighborhoodWild Briar
- Zip37876
- StyleCabin
- Year Built2012
- Taxes$ 8264
- Price$ 2,050,000
- Bedrooms12
- Full Bathrooms12
- Half Bathrooms1
- Sqr Footage5856
- Lot Size0.69 Acres
Data Source:
Knoxville MLS (KAAR)
Property Description
ONE OF SEVIER COUNTY'S LAST FULLY GRANDFATHERED 56-GUEST STR PERMITS -- A REGULATORY STATUS THAT CANNOT BE BOUGHT, BUILT, OR REPLICATED UNDER CURRENT LAW. This is not just a cabin -- it's a permitted, income-producing lodge business with irreplaceable legal standing. Sevier County's STR ordinance changes have made large-group permits like this virtually impossible to obtain for new properties. Buying 1960 Blackthorn Trail means acquiring a protected operating right that gives you a permanent competitive advantage in the Smoky Mountain rental market. THE PROPERTY: Custom-built luxury log lodge, 12 bedrooms, 13 bathrooms, 5,856 SF, legally approved for 56 guests. Built in 2012 -- prior to current sprinkler requirements -- preserving its full grandfathered, compliant operating status. Breathtaking mountain views including Mt. Le Conte by day, star-filled skies at night. Fully furnished and turnkey with all-new furnishings and updates within the past 24 months. Located minutes from Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and Dollywood. PROVEN INCOME HISTORY: 2021: $284,912 | 2022: $295,721 (peak) | 2023: $269,565 | 2024: $198,211 (renovation year -- property fully updated) | 2026 Projected: $275,000 with $140,000+ already booked and collected. 2024 CONTEXT FOR INVESTORS: The 2024 income dip reflects a deliberate investment period -- the property underwent a full interior renovation and refurnishing. It was not a demand or market issue. Forward bookings for 2026 confirm the full recovery, with $140,000+ already secured, tracking toward the $275,000 projection. WHY INVESTORS ARE BUYING THIS: Gross yield over 12% at peak. Immediate income from existing 2026 bookings. Zero exposure to future STR regulation changes -- legally grandfathered. Turnkey asset, nothing to update or furnish. Premier Smoky Mountain location in the most-visited national park destination in the United States attracting over 12 million visitors annually. Offered fully furnished. Seller is motivated and open to qualified investor conversations. Financials and booking history available upon request to serious buyers.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 2/7/2026 | Listed $2,299,900 |
| 6/6/2026 | 11$2,050,000 |
General Features
| Sewer | Other |
|---|---|
| Heating | Heat Pump,Electric |
| Cooling | Central Cooling,Ceiling Fan(s) |
| Appliances | Dishwasher,Dryer,Microwave,Range,Refrigerator,Washer |
| Architectural Style | Cabin |
| Security Features | Smoke Detector |
| Construction Materials | Wood Siding,Log,Block,Frame |
| Year Built | 2012 |
| View | Mountain View |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| County | Sevier County - 27 |
| Property Type | Single Family |
| Attached Garage | false |
| Subdivision Name | Wild Briar |
| Full Baths | 12 |
| Status | Pending - Continue to Show |
| Directions | From Parkway in Pigeon Forge: Turn at traffic light #8 onto Dollywood Lane. Continue .2 miles to Left at light to stay on Dollywood Lane (Dollywood Ln turns into Upper Middle Creek). Continue approx 4 miles to Left onto Wildbriar trail. Travel .3 miles to Left on Blackthorn Trail. Continue on Blackthorn for approx .2 miles to cabin on Right just before culdesac. |
| City | Sevierville |
| MLS Area | Sevier County - 27 |
| Lot Size Units | Acres |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 30056.4 |
| Property Attached Y/N | false |
| MLS Area Minor | Sevier County - 27 |
| Structure Type | 2 Story Basement |
| Standard Status | Pending |
| New Financing Cash | true |
| New Financing Coventional | true |
| New Financing Exchange | true |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Cathedral Ceiling(s),Kitchen Island,Eat-in Kitchen |
|---|---|
| Basement | Walkout,Finished |
| Flooring | Hardwood,Sustainable |
| Total Fireplaces | 1 |
| Fireplace Features | Electric |
| Basement (Y/N) | true |
| Air Conditioning Y/N | true |
| Heating Y/N | true |
| Fireplace Y/N | true |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Total Bedrooms | 12 |
| Total Baths | 13 |
| Other_sp_Rooms_co_Family_sp_Room | true |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | Balcony |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | None |
| Lot Features | Cul-De-Sac |
| Water Source | Public |
| Lot Size Area | 0.69 |
| Building Area Total | 5856 |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.69 |
| Lot Size Source | Tax Records |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
Property vs Single Family Average in 37876
Price
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