Beautiful 2-bedroom, 2-bath log cabin located within the Gatlinburg city limits with an exceptional location. Enjoy easy access with no steep roads, city utilities, and a private, wooded setting--all within walking distance to Highway 321 and the trolley stop. This cabin features an all-wood interior, hardwood floors, cathedral ceilings with exposed beams, granite countertops, a fire sprinkler system, and abundant natural light from expansive windows. Relax in the private hot tub and enjoy the outdoor fire pit area, perfect for entertaining. Offered fully furnished, this is a proven, self-managed rental with consistent performance, generating $75,000+ annually.
Est. $2,462 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 253 Cartertown Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
REALTRACS #3181448
Apr 23, 2026
Sold
$520,000
$516/sq ft
Feb 22, 2026
Listed
$560,000
$556/sq ft
Knoxville MLS #1330184
Apr 23, 2026
Sold
$520,000
$516/sq ft
Mar 28, 2026
Pending
—
Feb 22, 2026
Listed
$560,000
$556/sq ft
+26
Beautiful 2-bedroom, 2-bath log cabin located within the Gatlinburg city limits with an exceptional location. Enjoy easy access with no steep roads, city utilities, and a private, wooded setting--all within walking distance to Highway 321 and the trolley stop. This cabin features an all-wood interior, hardwood floors, cathedral ceilings with exposed beams, granite countertops, a fire sprinkler system, and abundant natural light from expansive windows. Relax in the private hot tub and enjoy the outdoor fire pit area, perfect for entertaining. Offered fully furnished, this is a proven, self-managed rental with consistent performance, generating $75,000+ annually.
GSMAR #203537
Jul 8, 2016
Sold
$183,000
$182/sq ft
REALTRACS #3296595
Jul 8, 2016
Sold
$183,000
$182/sq ft
Jun 14, 2016
Listed
$189,900
$188/sq ft
Knoxville MLS #966813
Jul 8, 2016
Sold
$183,000
$182/sq ft
Jun 14, 2016
Pending
—
May 31, 2016
Listed
$189,900
$188/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 6, 2012
Sold
$6,600
$7/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,708
2024
$1,708 (−0.2%)
2023
$1,711 (+60.1%)
2022
$1,069
2021
$1,069 (+12.3%)
2020
$952
2019
$952
2018
$952 (+291.8%)
2017
$243
2016
$243 (+127.1%)
2015
$107 (+13.8%)
2014
$94
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
117 ft.
Lot depth
77 ft.
Lot size
0.57 Acres
Year renovated
2016
Sq. Ft.
1,008
Year built
2016
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Sevier County
APN
127A A 05900 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 21, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Total: 0
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Directions: From traffic light #3 onto Hwy 321, go approx 1.4 miles to left at traffic light on Ridge Rd (the bypass) to a right on Cartertown Rd. See property on the left. Sign is ''Woodlands of the Smokies''
Topography: Private,Wooded
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,008
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.57 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2016
Year Renovated: 2016
County: Sevier County
APN: 127A A 05900 000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 21, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 1008
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Assessor
Building Area Total: 1008
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Assessor
Year Built Details: Existing
Levels: Two
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Around this home
Schools
Pi Beta Phi Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 1.7mi
7/10
Pigeon Forge Middle School
Public 7-9 • Assigned • 7.4mi
4/10
Gatlinburg Pittman High School
Public 10-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
8/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 92° expected this year, 23 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Gatlinburg, TN • 37738
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
74/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.6 hrs
6.1 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$512,000 – $620,000
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