Nestled just 2 minutes from Ober Mountain and only 3 miles from downtown Gatlinburg, The Alpine Chalet is a Smoky Mountain investment opportunity with an active short-term rental permit sleeping up to 18 guests, filled with authentic charm, seasonal mountain views, and future upside potential. This expansive 5-bedroom cabin grossed $137,764.22 in 2025 with $95,224.92 already on the books for 2026 and Stay Awhile Smoky Mountains projects annual gross rental revenue between $170,000 and $210,000 with optimized design and strategic revenue management. The property also holds Airbnb's coveted Guest Favorite status with 97 reviews averaging 4.92 stars, offering excellent potential for even greater rental performance through thoughtful design enhancements and strategic updates.
Perched privately on the hillside, this authentic log cabin features sweeping winter mountain views often described as overlooking Mt. LeConte and portions of the surrounding Smoky Mountain ridgeline near Ober Mountain. Floor-to-ceiling windows fill the open-concept main living space with natural light while showcasing the mountain scenery, and the interior offers exposed wood finishes throughout. Each spacious bedroom features its own fireplace along with a private ensuite bathroom complete with a jacuzzi tub and separate shower. Two upstairs bedrooms also feature their own private decks, creating the perfect place for guests to unwind and enjoy the peaceful mountain setting.
Designed for large groups and memorable gatherings, the cabin offers spacious living areas, a large dining space, movie room, game room with pool table and shuffleboard, hot tub, and two expansive levels of decking ideal for entertaining or relaxing in the Smokies. Located just 4 miles from the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, guests are minutes from skiing, hiking, restaurants, shopping, and all the attractions that make the Smokies one of the country's top vacation destinations.
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Price cut: $25K (6/22)
$1,274,000
1167 Upper Alpine Way, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
5beds
3,622sqft
Residential
Built in 2006
0.49 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$352/sqft
$47/mo HOA
What's special
Authentic log cabinSweeping winter mountain viewsMovie roomNatural lightHot tubLarge dining spaceOpen-concept main living space
- 38 days
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Madeline Blom 865-924-3240,
Real Broker 844-591-7325
Source: RealTracs MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 3305344
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 5
Heating
- Other
Cooling
- Electric, Other
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Oven, Washer
Features
- High Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood, Luxury Vinyl
- Basement: Other
- Number of fireplaces: 6
- Fireplace features: Electric, Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,622
- Total interior livable area: 3,622 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Concrete
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Covered
- Pool features: Association
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 0.49 Acres
- Dimensions: 225.94 x 219 IRR
- Features: Views
- Topography: Views
Details
- Parcel number: 125M C 01600 000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin
- Property subtype: Residential
Materials
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2006
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Alpendorf
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Pool, Tennis Court(s)
- HOA fee: $558 annually
Location
- Region: Gatlinburg
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $352/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $722,700
- Annual tax amount: $4,642
- Date on market: 7/24/2026
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/22/2026 | Price change | $1,274,000-1.9%$352/sqft |
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| 5/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,299,000+26.7%$359/sqft |
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| 1/13/2023 | Sold | $1,025,000-14.5%$283/sqft |
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| 11/9/2022 | Pending sale | $1,199,200$331/sqft |
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| 9/7/2022 | Price change | $1,199,200-7.7%$331/sqft |
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| 6/29/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,299,200-0.1%$359/sqft |
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| 6/28/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/24/2022 | Price change | $1,300,000-7.1%$359/sqft |
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| 5/9/2022 | Price change | $1,399,999-6.7%$387/sqft |
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| 2/6/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,499,999+437.6%$414/sqft |
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| 1/30/2012 | Sold | $279,001-23.5%$77/sqft |
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| 8/13/2010 | Listing removed | $364,900$101/sqft |
Source: Walter B Williams Realty Group #710637 Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/2010 | Listed for sale | $364,900+1005.8%$101/sqft |
Source: Walter B Williams Real Estate #158543 Report a problem | ||
| 1/18/2006 | Sold | $33,000+46.7%$9/sqft |
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| 2/8/2001 | Sold | $22,500$6/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,642 | $289,080 |
| 2024 | $4,642 | $289,080 |
| 2023 | $4,642 +60% | $289,080 +60% |
| 2022 | $2,901 | $180,675 |
| 2021 | -- | $180,675 +78% |
| 2020 | $2,050 +8.6% | $101,525 |
| 2019 | $1,888 -7.9% | $101,525 |
| 2018 | $2,050 0% | $101,525 |
| 2017 | $2,050 | $101,525 |
| 2016 | $2,050 | $101,525 +0.3% |
| 2015 | -- | $101,175 +0% |
| 2014 | $1,810 | $101,164 |
| 2013 | $1,810 0% | $101,164 |
| 2012 | $1,811 +0% | $101,164 |
| 2011 | $1,810 | $101,164 |
| 2010 | -- | $101,164 -7.1% |
| 2009 | $1,839 | $108,840 |
| 2008 | $1,839 | $108,840 |
| 2007 | $1,839 +1199.6% | $108,840 +1045.7% |
| 2006 | $141 -19% | $9,500 |
| 2005 | $175 +5.6% | $9,500 +5.6% |
| 2004 | $165 +12.9% | $9,000 |
| 2002 | $146 | $9,000 |
| 2001 | -- | $9,000 -75% |
| 2000 | -- | $36,000 |
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