1960 Blackthorn Tr Sevierville, TN 37876
12 Beds
13 Baths
5,856 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 5,856 sqft
Price per Sqft $392
Subdivision Wild Briar
MLS Listing ID 1328781
Style Cabin
Bedrooms 12
Full Baths 12
Half Baths 1
Year Built 2012
Lot Size 0.690 Acres
Acres 0.69
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source East Tennessee REALTORS® MLS
Property Description
REGULATORY STATUS THAT CANNOT BE BOUGHT, BUILT, OR REPLICATED UNDER
CURRENT LAW.
This is not just a cabin -- it's a permitted, income-producing lodge business with irreplaceable legal standing.
Sevier County's STR ordinance changes have made large-group permits like this virtually impossible to obtain for new properties. Buying 1960 Blackthorn Trail means acquiring a protected operating right that gives you a permanent competitive advantage in the Smoky Mountain rental market.
THE PROPERTY: Custom-built luxury log lodge, 12 bedrooms, 13 bathrooms, 5,856 SF, legally approved for 56 guests. Built in 2012 -- prior to current sprinkler requirements -- preserving its full grandfathered, compliant operating status. Breathtaking mountain views including Mt. Le Conte by day, star-filled skies at night. Fully furnished and turnkey with all-new furnishings and updates within the past 24 months. Located minutes from Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and Dollywood.
PROVEN INCOME HISTORY:
2021: $284,912 | 2022: $295,721 (peak) | 2023: $269,565 | 2024: $198,211 (renovation year -- property fully updated) | 2026 Projected: $275,000 with $140,000+ already booked and collected.
2024 CONTEXT FOR INVESTORS: The 2024 income dip reflects a deliberate investment period -- the property underwent a full interior renovation and refurnishing. It was not a demand or market issue. Forward bookings for 2026 confirm the full recovery, with $140,000+ already secured, tracking toward the $275,000
projection.
WHY INVESTORS ARE BUYING THIS:
Gross yield over 12% at peak. Immediate income from existing 2026 bookings. Zero exposure to future STR regulation changes -- legally grandfathered. Turnkey asset, nothing to update or furnish. Premier Smoky Mountain location in the most-visited national park destination in the United States attracting over 12 million visitors annually.
Offered fully furnished. Seller is motivated and open to qualified investor conversations. Financials and booking history available upon request to serious buyers.
Location
State TN
County Sevier County - 27
Area 0.69
Rooms
Family Room Yes
Other Rooms Basement Rec Room, LaundryUtility, 2nd Rec Room, Family Room, Mstr Bedroom Main Level, Split Bedroom
Basement Walkout, Finished
Dining Room Formal Dining Area
Interior
Interior Features Cathedral Ceiling(s), Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen
Heating Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling Central Cooling, Ceiling Fan(s)
Flooring Hardwood, Sustainable
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Electric
Fireplace Yes
Appliance Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Heat Source Heat Pump, Electric
Laundry true
Exterior
Exterior Feature Balcony
Parking Features None
View Mountain View
Garage No
Building
Lot Description Cul-De-Sac
Faces From Parkway in Pigeon Forge: Turn at traffic light #8 onto Dollywood Lane. Continue .2 miles to Left at light to stay on Dollywood Lane (Dollywood Ln turns into Upper Middle Creek). Continue approx 4 miles to Left onto Wildbriar trail. Travel .3 miles to Left on Blackthorn Trail. Continue on Blackthorn for approx .2 miles to cabin on Right just before culdesac.
Sewer Other
Water Public
Architectural Style Cabin
Structure Type Wood Siding,Log,Block,Frame
Others
Restrictions Yes
Tax ID 096A B 02200 000
Security Features Smoke Detector
Energy Description Electric
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