DRIP/COMMUNITY SEWER SYSTEM PLANS are GRANDFATHERED IN to current requirements (for 95+ bedrooms) vs upcoming NEW REQUIREMENTS, making this property even more valuable for DEVELOPMENT, if desired. OWN AN ENTIRE MOUNTAINTOP--95+ Acres with UNMATCHED VIEWS! PRELIMINARY LEGWORK FOR DEVELOPMENT HAS BEEN DONE including PRELIMINARY CONCEPT/SITE PLAN APPROVAL! Welcome to Shell Mountain, a rare, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create East Tennessee's next iconic destination. This spectacular 95+ acre ridge-top property combines three parcels into one offering, with a preliminary concept plan for 13 stunning build sites at the top with unlimited size and bedroom count*, along with additional, usable acreage below for expansion. Zoning allows for incredible potential, from a luxury cabin community, a private resort, or a stunning wedding venue with onsite accommodations for the wedding party and guests (currently only a handful of wedding venues in the Smokies offer onsite lodging, creating a unique niche in the market. County approvals would be required.) Enjoy 360 degree breathtaking views--north to Douglas Lake and valley panoramas, South to the postcard-worthy Smoky Mountains. Unlike many large mountain parcels, this property's unique positioning along county maintained Shell Road means easier access and reduced infrastructure costs. The ridge-top setting naturally levels at the peak, providing ideal, easily build-able sites with panoramic outlooks from every angle. The seller has invested tremendous time, energy and resources to lay the groundwork for development. A pioneer road path has been previously cleared, and a preliminary drip system has been designed which allows for each build to be unlimited in size and bedroom count with variations on the flow rate*. Additional documents that will be provided upon request include a Stormwater Pollution and Protection Plan, Soil Test Map and Road Works Package. The nearby Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most-visited in the United States, with more than 12 million visitors flocking to the park annually, plus millions more who visit for the area's booming tourist attractions such as top-rated Dollywood theme park. In addition, the Smokies area is a top-rated honeymoon destination in the United States, making a wedding venue option a desirable one. Perfectly positioned to feel worlds away from the crowds, yet just minutes to Dollywood, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville and Gatlinburg, this spectacular property offers peace, privacy and convenience all in one. Shell Mountain has already become a hotspot for multi-million dollar luxury cabins, making this a secure, high-demand investment with proven short-term rental success. Don't miss this rare chance to secure a generational piece of the Smokies. A property with this combination of size, topography, views and development potential may never hit the market again! *Currently approved for 96 bedrooms. Be sure to watch property video here: https://youtu.be/N3dbFwkEmuA
Property sits on a private, wooded lot with rolling terrain and mountain views
Located at the end of a cul-de-sac
Home design
Zoned agricultural
Construction
95.34-acre parcel
Utilities
Electricity available
Sale and tax history for 5 Shell Mountain Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
GSMAR #307257
Aug 14, 2026
Price Changed
$2,145,000
Jul 14, 2026
Price Changed
$2,220,000
May 28, 2026
Price Changed
$2,345,000
Apr 25, 2026
Price Changed
$2,495,000
Mar 18, 2026
Price Changed
$2,595,000
Feb 10, 2026
Price Changed
$2,895,000
Nov 25, 2025
Price Changed
$2,995,000
Oct 27, 2025
Price Changed
$3,495,000
Sep 7, 2025
Price Changed
$3,699,000
Jul 3, 2025
Listed
$3,750,000
+23
DRIP/COMMUNITY SEWER SYSTEM PLANS are GRANDFATHERED IN to current requirements (for 95+ bedrooms) * vs upcoming NEW REQUIREMENTS, making this property even more valuable for DEVELOPMENT, if desired. OWN AN ENTIRE MOUNTAINTOP IN THE SMOKIES--95+ Acres with UNMATCHED VIEWS! PRELIMINARY LEGWORK FOR DEVELOPMENT HAS BEEN DONE, including PRELIMINARY CONCEPT/SITE PLAN APPROVAL! Welcome to Shell Mountain, a rare, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create East Tennessee's next iconic destination. This spectacular 95+ acre ridge-top property combines three parcels into one offering, with a preliminary concept plan for 13 stunning build sites at the top with unlimited size and bedroom count, plus additional, usable acreage below for expansion. Zoning allows for incredible potential, from a luxury cabin community, a private resort, or a stunning wedding venue with onsite accommodations for the wedding party and guests (currently only a handful of wedding venues in the Smokies offer onsite lodging, creating a unique niche in the market. County approvals would be required). Enjoy 360 degree breathtaking views--north to Douglas Lake and valley panoramas, South to the postcard-worthy Smoky Mountains. Unlike many large mountain parcels, this property's unique positioning along county maintained Shell Road means easier access and reduced infrastructure costs. The ridge-top setting naturally levels at the peak, providing ideal, easily build-able sites with panoramic outlooks from every angle. The seller has invested tremendous time, energy and resources to lay the groundwork for development. A pioneer road path has been previously cleared, and a preliminary drip system has been designed which allows for each build to be unlimited in size and bedroom count with variations on the flow rate. * Additional documents that will be provided upon request include a Stormwater Pollution and Protection Plan, Soil Test Map and Road Works Package. The nearby Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most-visited in the United States, with more than 12 million visitors flocking to the park annually, plus millions more who visit for the area's booming tourist attractions such as top-rated Dollywood theme park. In addition, the Smokies area is a top-rated honeymoon destination in the United States, making a wedding venue option a desirable one. Perfectly positioned to feel worlds away from the crowds, yet just minutes to Dollywood, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville and Gatlinburg, this spectacular property offers peace, privacy and convenience all in one. Shell Mountain has already become a hotspot for multi-million dollar luxury cabins, making this a secure, high-demand investment with proven short-term rental success. Don't miss this rare chance to secure a generational piece of the Smokies. A property with this combination of size, topography, views and development potential may never hit the market again! * Drip system for 96 bedrooms Ready to bring your mountain dream to life? Contact me today to secure this irreplaceable opportunity. Be sure to watch property video here: https://youtu. be/N3dbFwkEmuA
Knoxville MLS #1307171
Aug 14, 2026
Price Changed
$2,145,000
Jul 14, 2026
Price Changed
$2,220,000
May 28, 2026
Price Changed
$2,345,000
Apr 25, 2026
Price Changed
$2,495,000
Mar 18, 2026
Price Changed
$2,595,000
Feb 10, 2026
Price Changed
$2,895,000
Nov 25, 2025
Price Changed
$2,995,000
Oct 27, 2025
Price Changed
$3,495,000
Sep 7, 2025
Price Changed
$3,699,000
Jul 3, 2025
Listed
$3,750,000
GSMAR #306291
Jun 12, 2025
Price Changed
$3,999,000
Jun 6, 2025
Price Changed
$4,249,000
Jun 2, 2025
Price Changed
$4,499,000
May 28, 2025
Price Changed
$4,799,000
May 21, 2025
Price Changed
$4,850,000
May 8, 2025
Price Changed
$4,950,000
May 3, 2025
Listed
$5,555,000
REALTRACS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3239014
Jan 4, 2016
Sold
$40,000
Dec 21, 2015
Listed
$79,000
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
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Vacant Land
County
Sevier County
APN
078 05301
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Last updated by owner on Aug 18, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
0.93% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
1 days above 101° expected this year, 4 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, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Sevierville, TN • 37876
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Sun exposure
98/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 5 Shell Mountain Rd
We cannot show automated home-value estimates for this home.
Nearby homes have recently sold between $413,265 and $1,625,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $413K to $1.6M.