Opportunities to acquire a fully operational waterfront resort with this combination of scale, infrastructure, and future development potential are exceptionally rare. Set on nearly 30 acres with almost 2,000 feet of Douglas Lake shoreline, this commercially zoned resort features 41 bedrooms, 34 bathrooms, and 22,000+ square feet of furnished accommodations across six luxury waterfront properties. With city sewer, internal roads, electric service, and development-ready areas already in place, the property is well-positioned for future growth. Combining immediate income with long-term upside, this offering represents one of East Tennessee's most compelling resort investments.
At the heart of the resort stands a three-story timber frame lodge spanning nearly 6,000 square feet. This fully furnished cabin features 6 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms, and accommodates up to 16 guests. Outfitted with custom Amish furniture throughout, the lodge delivers the warm atmosphere guests seek when visiting the Smoky Mountains. Expansive gathering spaces and rich timber accents create the perfect setting for families, weddings, retreats, and special events. While serving as a premier luxury rental today, the lodge also offers flexibility as a future hospitality center, event venue, culinary hub, or operational headquarters.
Complementing the lodge are five waterfront villas, each offering 3,200+ square feet, 7 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, and accommodations for up to 18 guests. These homes showcase soaring ceilings, custom cherry wood finishes, bamboo hardwood flooring, expansive kitchens with oversized islands, floor-to-ceiling stone fireplaces, and panoramic views of Douglas Lake from every level. Wraparound decks place guests directly above the water, immersed in the beauty of Douglas Lake.
Collectively, the resort can accommodate well over 100 guests, making it ideal for family reunions, weddings, corporate retreats, church groups, sports teams, and destination events.
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$9,450,000
430 Sugar Cove Way, Newport, TN 37821
41beds
22,003sqft
Residential
Built in 2019
30 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$429/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Five waterfront villasThree-story timber frame lodgeSix luxury waterfront propertiesFully furnished cabinRich timber accentsFloor-to-ceiling stone fireplacesExpansive gathering spaces
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John Scott 865-654-1163,
REMAX Preferred Pigeon Forge 865-401-0618
Source: RealTracs MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 3319735
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 41
- Bathrooms: 34
- Full bathrooms: 28
- 1/2 bathrooms: 6
Features
- Number of fireplaces: 7
Interior area
- Total structure area: 22,003
- Total interior livable area: 22,003 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake, Mountain(s)
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Lake Front
Lot
- Size: 30 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 037 00103 000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Residential
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2019
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Sugar Cove
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Newport
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $429/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,147,400
- Annual tax amount: $4,301
- Date on market: 8/3/2026
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $9,450,000$429/sqft |
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| 8/1/2026 | Listing removed | $9,450,000$429/sqft |
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| 6/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $9,450,000+845%$429/sqft |
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| 7/1/2016 | Sold | $1,000,000+640.7%$45/sqft |
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| 7/28/2011 | Sold | $135,000-85.4%$6/sqft |
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| 11/20/2009 | Sold | $925,000+1133.3%$42/sqft |
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| 6/9/2006 | Sold | $75,000$3/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,301 +7.6% | $286,850 +83.7% |
| 2024 | $3,997 | $156,150 |
| 2023 | $3,997 -0.2% | $156,150 |
| 2022 | $4,005 | $156,150 |
| 2021 | $4,005 | $156,150 |
| 2020 | $4,005 +4.4% | $156,150 +15.1% |
| 2019 | $3,838 | $135,625 |
| 2018 | $3,838 +0% | $135,625 |
| 2017 | $3,838 -2.4% | $135,625 +1994.6% |
| 2016 | $3,933 +1856.7% | $6,475 |
| 2015 | $201 | $6,475 |
| 2014 | $201 | $6,475 -22.7% |
| 2013 | $201 +17% | $8,375 -0.1% |
| 2011 | $172 | $8,382 |
| 2010 | $172 | $8,382 |
| 2009 | -- | $8,382 +29.1% |
| 2008 | $161 | $6,495 |
| 2007 | $161 | $6,495 |
| 2006 | $161 | $6,495 |
| 2005 | $161 -21.5% | $6,495 |
| 2004 | $205 +15.2% | $6,495 +15.2% |
| 2002 | $178 | $5,640 |
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