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PROVEN SMOKY MOUNTAIN STR OPPORTUNITY! This private creekside cottage offers a rare combination of proven income, active STR permit, Top 1% Airbnb ranking and a 4.99-star rating! Producing $30K YTD in 2026, with October-December still available for additional booking potential. There is also opportunity to increase ADR and maximize revenue. Set on 2 private lots totaling just under 1.5 acres, the property features usable flat land, 2 year-round creeks and a natural spring, creating an exceptional setting for outdoor amenities. Guests enjoy a covered hot tub, gazebo, fire pit, creekside BBQ area, covered deck and multiple bridges. The charming 2BR/2BA cottage includes a remodeled kitchen, new appliances, limestone fireplace, media room, laundry, generous storage and a newly created Zen Den wellness space with infrared sauna and yoga station. Detached storage with electric could offer future game/theater potential, subject to approval. Resort amenities include 24-hour security, 3 pools, pickleball, basketball and winter road maintenance. Minutes to Downtown Gatlinburg, multiple Great Smoky Mountains National Park entrances, Dollywood, Little Pigeon River and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Turnkey STR + proven performance + active permit + premium creekside amenities + substantial acreage + upside potential = a compelling Smoky Mountain investment! Showings subject to booking availability.
PROVEN SMOKY MOUNTAIN STR OPPORTUNITY! This private creekside cottage offers a rare combination of proven income, active STR permit, Top 1% Airbnb ranking and a 4.99-star rating! Producing $30K YTD in 2026, with October-December still available for additional booking potential. There is also opportunity to increase ADR and maximize revenue. Set on 2 private lots totaling just under 1.5 acres, the property features usable flat land, 2 year-round creeks and a natural spring, creating an exceptional setting for outdoor amenities. Guests enjoy a covered hot tub, gazebo, fire pit, creekside BBQ area, covered deck and multiple bridges. The charming 2BR/2BA cottage includes a remodeled kitchen, new appliances, limestone fireplace, media room, laundry, generous storage and a newly created Zen Den wellness space with infrared sauna and yoga station. Detached storage with electric could offer future game/theater potential, subject to approval. Resort amenities include 24-hour security, 3 pools, pickleball, basketball and winter road maintenance. Minutes to Downtown Gatlinburg, multiple Great Smoky Mountains National Park entrances, Dollywood, Little Pigeon River and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Turnkey STR + proven performance + active permit + premium creekside amenities + substantial acreage + upside potential = a compelling Smoky Mountain investment! Showings subject to booking availability.
REALTRACS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3235776
Jul 2, 2024
Sold
$445,000
$278/sq ft
May 29, 2024
Listed
$459,995
$287/sq ft
GSMAR #300679
Jul 2, 2024
Sold
$445,000
$278/sq ft
May 29, 2024
Pending
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May 17, 2024
Price Changed
$459,995
$287/sq ft
Apr 25, 2024
Listed
$469,995
$294/sq ft
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Escape to serenity in this newly renovated creekside beauty, boasting vibrant interiors that infuse every moment with joy. With TWO full baths (1 bedroom septic) and TWO cozy bedrooms, each adorned with queen beds, and a host of amenities, your getaway promises relaxation and fun. Indulge in the tranquility of nature as you soak in the hot tub or lounge by the babbling creek, serenaded by the gentle rhythm of water. Both the front and back decks offer a perfect spot for unwinding, while the game room downstairs beckons with entertainment possibilities. On the main level, a fully stocked kitchen awaits your culinary adventures, complemented by an inviting bar/dining area. The living room features an original stone fireplace and a Smart TV for cozy nights in. Additional conveniences include, a SECOND full bath downstairs, Smart TV, a game table and a laundry area with full size washer dryer downstairs, as well as a charcoal grill for outdoor feasts. Plus, enjoy access to any one of the 3 seasonal pools and the upcoming pickle ball courts in the community, ensuring endless summer delights. Nestled in the lower area of Cobbly Nob, this retreat offers a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle, yet still within reach of all the area's attractions.
Knoxville MLS #1260594
Jul 2, 2024
Sold
$445,000
$278/sq ft
May 29, 2024
Contingent
—
May 17, 2024
Price Changed
$459,995
$287/sq ft
Apr 25, 2024
Listed
$469,995
$294/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 27, 2020
Sold
$185,000
$116/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,164
2024
$1,164
2023
$1,164 (+59.9%)
2022
$728
2021
$728 (+29.1%)
2020
$564
2019
$564
2018
$564
2017
$564
2016
$564 (−16.3%)
2015
$674 (+15.4%)
2014
$584
Public record
Beds
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Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
5,158 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1992
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,296
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,296
Year built
1987
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Sevier County
APN
099 01605 000
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 6, 2026.
Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 88° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Gatlinburg, TN • 37738
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Sun exposure
73/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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4.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 514 Butler Branch Rd
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