Rare opportunity to own a true waterfront retreat just steps from the Gatlinburg Parkway and the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Nestled on a quiet dead-end street, this single-family riverfront home offers a unique blend of privacy and walkable convenience.
Enjoy direct access to the river--an exceptionally rare feature--perfect for trout fishing, relaxing by the water, or simply taking in the peaceful surroundings. Skip the stress of traffic and parking as you take a short stroll into downtown Gatlinburg, where dining, shopping, and entertainment await.
Inside, the home features a light-filled, temperature-controlled sunroom overlooking the river, durable LVP flooring, an updated walk-in shower, and cedar-lined closets. Additional highlights include public water and sewer, a covered carport, and an attached workshop/shed for extra storage.
Whether you're looking for a full-time residence or a serene second home, this property delivers comfort, location, and lifestyle. Not zoned for overnight rentals, it offers a quieter, more residential setting.
Opportunities like this are truly rare--schedule your private showing today.
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$635,988
438 Cottage Dr, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
2beds
1,780sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$3,668/mo
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1952
8,015 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$357/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Single-family riverfront homeWaterfront retreatUpdated walk-in showerDurable lvp flooringCovered carportCedar-lined closets
- 100 days |
- 716 |
- 38 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
James Landen 321-403-3501,
New Direction Real Estate 865-599-2886
Source: RealTracs MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 3278421
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Other
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Electric Range, Microwave, Washer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), High Speed Internet
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl, Tile
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,780
- Total interior livable area: 1,780 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Concrete, Driveway
- Carport spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Has view: Yes
- View description: River
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River
- Waterfront features: River Front
Lot
- Size: 8,015 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 70 x 130 IRR
- Features: Level, Views
- Topography: Level,Views
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 126O A 02400 000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Frame, Brick
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1952
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Water Available, Cable Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Other
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Gatlinburg
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $357/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $315,600
- Annual tax amount: $2,027
- Date on market: 5/5/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $635,988-34.8%$357/sqft |
Source:  GSMAR, GSMMLS #311665 Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2025 | Listing removed | $974,900$548/sqft |
Source: GSMAR, GSMMLS #305699 Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $974,900+38.3%$548/sqft |
Source:  East Tennessee Realtors #1295498 Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/2022 | Sold | $705,000-6%$396/sqft |
Source:  RealTracs MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3277356 Report a problem | ||
| 7/13/2022 | Pending sale | $749,900$421/sqft |
Source: GSMAR, GSMMLS #251715 Report a problem | ||
| 7/6/2022 | Listed for sale | $749,900$421/sqft |
Source: GSMAR, GSMMLS #251715 Report a problem | ||
| 7/6/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2022 | Listed for sale | $749,900$421/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,027 | $126,240 |
| 2024 | $2,027 | $126,240 |
| 2023 | $2,027 +60% | $126,240 +60% |
| 2022 | $1,267 | $78,900 |
| 2021 | -- | $78,900 +67.6% |
| 2020 | $951 +8.6% | $47,075 |
| 2019 | $876 -7.9% | $47,075 |
| 2018 | $951 0% | $47,075 |
| 2017 | $951 | $47,075 |
| 2016 | $951 | $47,075 -4% |
| 2015 | -- | $49,025 +0% |
| 2014 | $877 | $49,018 |
| 2013 | $877 0% | $49,018 |
| 2012 | $877 +0% | $49,018 |
| 2011 | $877 | $49,018 |
| 2010 | -- | $49,018 -4.3% |
| 2009 | $866 | $51,237 |
| 2008 | $866 | $51,237 |
| 2007 | $866 +13.4% | $51,237 |
| 2006 | $763 -19% | $51,237 |
| 2005 | $942 +22.9% | $51,237 +22.9% |
| 2004 | $766 +12.9% | $41,704 |
| 2002 | $679 | $41,704 |
| 2001 | -- | $41,704 -75% |
| 2000 | -- | $166,815 |
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Neighborhood: 37738
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Pi Beta Phi Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.6 mi
- 4/10Pigeon Forge Middle SchoolGrades: 7-9Distance: 7.3 mi
- 8/10Gatlinburg Pittman High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 4.6 mi
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