No deferred maintenance or DIY project necessary on this completely renovated five bedroom five bath lodge that sleeps up to 16 and separate guest house with two bedrooms and a loft that sleeps 6, located 1500 feet from the Rich Mountain Rd exit out of Cades Cove and the trailheads for Ace Gap and Rich Mountain hiking trails. Situated on 7.22 acres of private woodland, this property offers spectacular mountain views, convenient seclusion, and the opportunity to build additional structures, already having underground electric and water in place. Both existing homes offer every desired amenity including theater, pool tables, hot tubs, fire rings, stainless steel appliances, new bedding, fully equipped kitchens, high end grills, new roofs, and main lodge offers an elevator and garage. This could be a family legacy property, offering the ability to live in one home, while renting or leasing the others, or maximize rental income on all and enjoy when not rented. This is a truly magical location that feels as though you are in Cades Cove, yet less than five minutes from Tuckaleechee Caverns, IGA Grocery Store, Vee Hollow Mountain Bike Trails, the Little River, shops and restaurants in the City of Townsend, and less than thirty minutes from Pigeon Forge, Knoxville Airport, Maryville, hospitals, and under 45 minutes from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and Gatlinburg.
For sale
$1,299,000
985 Old Cades Cove Rd, Townsend, TN 37882
7beds
4,000sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1999
7.22 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$325/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Spectacular mountain viewsPool tablesHigh end grillsNew roofsStainless steel appliancesFully equipped kitchensHot tubs
- 66 days |
- 796 |
- 54 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Chad Rochelle,
Parkside Realty Services 865-448-1720
Source: East Tennessee Realtors,MLS#: 1337666
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room
Heating
- Central, Heat Pump, Propane, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Handicapped Equipped, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Kitchen Island, Elevator, Pantry, Eat-in Kitchen, Central Vacuum, Bonus Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Walk-Out Access,Finished,Slab
- Number of fireplaces: 5
- Fireplace features: Electric, Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,000
- Total interior livable area: 4,000 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Basement
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Exterior features: Gas Grill
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Trees/Woods
- Waterfront features: Pond
Lot
- Size: 7.22 Acres
- Features: Private, Wooded, Irregular Lot, Rolling Slope
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop, Guest House
- Parcel number: 106 042.02
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage,Cabin,Log
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Log, Shingle Siding, Block, Frame
Condition
- Year built: 1999
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Rich Mountain Estates
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Townsend
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $325/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $949,000
- Annual tax amount: $6,036
- Date on market: 4/21/2026
- Listing terms: New Loan,Cash,Conventional
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,299,000-10.4%$325/sqft |
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| 2/8/2025 | Listing removed | $1,449,900$362/sqft |
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| 9/30/2024 | Price change | $1,449,900-3.3%$362/sqft |
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| 8/7/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,499,900-16.6%$375/sqft |
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| 3/29/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/14/2024 | Price change | $1,799,000-5.3%$450/sqft |
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| 12/29/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,899,000$475/sqft |
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| 12/29/2023 | Listing removed | $1,899,000$475/sqft |
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| 9/27/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,899,000$475/sqft |
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| 9/27/2023 | Listing removed | $1,899,000$475/sqft |
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| 9/23/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,899,000+279.9%$475/sqft |
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| 2/4/2021 | Listing removed | $499,900$125/sqft |
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| 2/2/2021 | Pending sale | $499,900+4.1%$125/sqft |
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| 1/29/2021 | Sold | $480,000-4%$120/sqft |
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| 1/14/2021 | Listed for sale | $499,900$125/sqft |
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| 9/12/2020 | Pending sale | $499,900$125/sqft |
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| 6/20/2020 | Listed for sale | $499,900+1233.1%$125/sqft |
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| 8/14/1995 | Sold | $37,500$9/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,036 +110.7% | $379,600 +110.7% |
| 2024 | $2,864 | $180,150 |
| 2023 | $2,864 -3.7% | $180,150 +49.7% |
| 2022 | $2,973 | $120,375 |
| 2021 | $2,973 +10.6% | $120,375 +10.6% |
| 2020 | $2,689 | $108,875 |
| 2019 | $2,689 -2% | $108,875 -2% |
| 2018 | $2,745 +2.1% | $111,150 |
| 2017 | $2,690 | $111,150 |
| 2016 | $2,690 +12.6% | $111,150 |
| 2015 | $2,390 | $111,150 |
| 2014 | -- | $111,150 -3.1% |
| 2013 | $2,467 | $114,725 |
| 2012 | $2,467 +0% | $114,725 |
| 2011 | $2,467 +5.4% | $114,725 |
| 2010 | $2,340 | $114,725 |
| 2009 | -- | $114,725 +6.2% |
| 2008 | $2,408 | $107,988 |
| 2007 | $2,408 +2.3% | $107,988 |
| 2006 | $2,354 -10.3% | $107,988 |
| 2005 | $2,624 +42.7% | $107,988 +26.3% |
| 2004 | $1,839 | $85,512 |
| 2002 | $1,839 | $85,512 |
| 2001 | -- | $85,512 -75% |
| 2000 | -- | $342,048 |
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GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Townsend Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 2.9 mi
- 6/10Heritage Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 8.6 mi
- 7/10Heritage High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 8.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Townsend
- Middle: Heritage
- High: Heritage
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- Tennessee
- Blount County
- Townsend
- 37882
- 985 Old Cades Cove Rd
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