1492/1490 Schoolhouse Gap Rd. Rd, Townsend, TN 37882
About this home
A 10 acre estate that neighbors the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on 3 sides! Two homes are located on the property. The first is a privately located 2 bed/2 bath custom built log cabin that is in immaculate condition with gorgeous mountain views from every room. The cabin literally sits above the trees and in the clouds! It has a large, flat, landscaped yard and a wrap around porch with an enclosed sunroom. There is almost 1500 square footage of porches and decks! Open concept living. A huge partially finished basement is ready for extra living space or bedrooms. The second home is a rustic, eclectic studio cabin that sits at the nexus of numerous Park trails . You can start your hike on the Appalachian Trail right from your front yard! The cabin is in wonderful condition, with a large deck and screened porch. This gated estate is a refuge from the world. It is extremely private, but not far from many activities, such as horseback riding and golf courses. Only 30 minutes from the airport in Knoxville. The opportunity to own a property that borders a half million acres of National Park land only comes around once in a lifetime! Square footage breakdown is 1538 in the main home plus 1218 of partially finished basement and 1462 sq foot of porches! 538 sq ft in the second cabin plus 324 sq footage of porches! Propane generator that can power most functions of home included at main home.
Directions: From Lamar Alexander Parkway turn on Old Tuckaleechee Rd. Turn left onto Old Cades Cove Rd. Turn slight left onto Dry Valley Rd. Turn slight left onto Cavern Rd. Turn slight left onto School House Gap Rd.
Unparsed Address: 1492/1490 Schoolhouse Gap Rd. Rd, Townsend, TN 37882
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,538
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5.8 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2009
Year Renovated: 2012
County: Blount County
APN: 118 02200 000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 19, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Townsend Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.2mi
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Heritage Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 10.3mi
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Heritage High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 10.4mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
4 days above 96° expected this year, 11 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.30M – $1.57M
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