249 Old Cades Cove Road offers a rare opportunity to own beautiful, usable land in Townsend--The Peaceful Side of the Smokies. The property's open pastures, chicken barn, and ample space for horses, livestock, or a hobby farm make it ideal for those seeking room to spread out and enjoy country living.
This 3 bed, 2 bath fixer upper has endless potential to make it exactly the home you've always wanted.
Enjoy no city taxes and no state income tax while being just minutes from the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and all the hiking, fishing, and scenic beauty it offers. You're also a short drive from the restaurants, shopping, attractions, and entertainment of Townsend, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg--close to everything, yet away from the crowds.
Whether you're looking for a homestead, weekend retreat, or investment opportunity, this property offers space, privacy, and an unbeatable Smoky Mountain location.
Active
Price cut: $15K (9/18)
$370,000
249 Old Cades Cove Rd, Townsend, TN 37882
3beds
1,368sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1976
2.38 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$270/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 98 days
- 2,369
- 162
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Leila Maupin 865-313-3226,
United Real Estate Solutions 865-444-2400
Source: East Tennessee Realtors,MLS#: 1345592
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Microwave
Features
- Flooring: Laminate
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,368
- Total interior livable area: 1,368 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Main Level
- Carport spaces: 2
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Country Setting, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 2.38 Acres
- Features: Private, Level, Rolling Slope
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s)
- Parcel number: 096 14502 000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- Year built: 1976
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Townsend
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $270/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $277,200
- Annual tax amount: $1,102
- Date on market: 6/25/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/18/2026 | Price change | $370,000-3.9%$270/sqft |
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| 8/15/2026 | Price change | $385,000-3.5%$281/sqft |
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| 7/29/2026 | Price change | $399,000-2.4%$292/sqft |
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| 7/21/2026 | Price change | $409,000-3.5%$299/sqft |
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| 7/6/2026 | Price change | $424,000-5.6%$310/sqft |
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| 6/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $449,000-0.2%$328/sqft |
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| 3/4/2026 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $450,000+210.3%$329/sqft |
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| 3/19/1999 | Sold | $145,000$106/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,102 | $69,300 |
| 2024 | $1,102 | $69,300 |
| 2023 | $1,102 -0.4% | $69,300 +54.7% |
| 2022 | $1,107 | $44,800 |
| 2021 | $1,107 | $44,800 |
| 2020 | $1,107 | $44,800 |
| 2019 | $1,107 -0.8% | $44,800 -0.8% |
| 2018 | $1,115 +2% | $45,150 |
| 2017 | $1,093 | $45,150 |
| 2016 | $1,093 +12.6% | $45,150 |
| 2015 | $971 | $45,150 |
| 2014 | -- | $45,150 -5% |
| 2013 | $1,022 | $47,550 |
| 2012 | $1,022 -0.1% | $47,550 0% |
| 2011 | $1,023 +5.4% | $47,562 |
| 2010 | $970 | $47,562 |
| 2009 | -- | $47,562 +9% |
| 2008 | $973 | $43,634 |
| 2007 | $973 +2.3% | $43,634 |
| 2006 | $951 -10.3% | $43,634 |
| 2005 | $1,060 +56.4% | $43,634 +38.4% |
| 2004 | $678 | $31,534 |
| 2002 | $678 | $31,534 |
| 2001 | -- | $31,534 -75% |
| 2000 | -- | $126,137 |
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Neighborhood: 37882
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Townsend
- Middle: Heritage
- High: Heritage
Source: East Tennessee Realtors. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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