1960 Blackthorn Tr, Sevierville, TN 37876 (MLS# 1328781)

1960 Blackthorn Tr, Sevierville, TN 37876

$2,299,900

Property Type: Single Family Bedrooms: 12 Square Footage: 5,856 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 30,056 Status: Active

Current Price: $2,299,900 List Date: 2/07/2026 Last Modified: 4/16/2026

Overview

Description

ONE OF SEVIER COUNTY'S LAST FULLY GRANDFATHERED 56-GUEST STR PERMITS — A 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 Pi … (Read more) ONE OF SEVIER COUNTY’S LAST FULLY GRANDFATHERED 56-GUEST STR PERMITS — A 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.

Listing Details MLS# 1328781

Location Tax Legal Info

House #: 1960
Street Name: Blackthorn
St Suffix: Tr
State/Province: TN
Zip Code: 37876
PIN #: 096A B 02200 000
Subdivision: Wild Briar

Contract Info

Auction Y/N: No
Listing Price: 2299900
Occupancy: Either
Gross Amount Year 1: 275000
Gross Amount Year 2: 198211

General Property Description

Type: 2 Story Basement
Acres: 0.69
Acre Source: Tax Records
Site Built: Yes
Restrictions: Yes
SqFt – Total (Aprox): 5856
SqFt – Main Lvl: 1954
SqFt – Down Lvl: 1948
SqFt – 2nd Flr Lvl: 1954
# Bedrooms: 12
Baths – Full: 12
Baths – 1/2: Yes
Fireplace: Yes
# Fireplace: Yes
Property Status: N/A
HOA: No
Year Built: 2012
Bonus Room: No
# of Rooms: 0
SqFt – 3rd Flr Lvl: 0
Basement: Yes

Status Change Info

Status Change Date: 2026-02-07

Location, Tax & Legal Info

Area: Sevier County – 27
Property Sub-Type: Residential
City/County Code: County
Total Tax: 8264.32

Remarks & Misc

Directions: 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.
Public Remarks: ONE OF SEVIER COUNTY'S LAST FULLY GRANDFATHERED 56-GUEST STR PERMITS — A 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.

More Information

Atchd/Dtchd Type

Detached: Yes

Style

Cabin: Yes

Construction

Block: Yes
Frame: Yes

Siding

Log: Yes
Wood: Yes

Fireplace

Electric: Yes

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Central Cooling: Yes

Floors

Hardwood: Yes
Sustainable: Yes

Garage/Parking

None: Yes

Basement

Finished: Yes
Walkout: Yes

Lot Description

Cul-De-Sac: Yes

Fuel

Electric: Yes

View

Mountain View: Yes

Heat

Heat Pump: Yes

Dining Area

Formal Dining Area: Yes
Kitchen/Dining Rm Co: Yes
Living Rm/Dining Rm: Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Smoke Detector: Yes
Washer: Yes

Other Rooms

2nd Rec Room: Yes
Basement Rec Room: Yes
Family Room: Yes
Laundry/Utility: Yes
Mstr Bdrm Main Level: Yes
Split Bedroom: Yes

Exterior Features

Balcony: Yes
Deck: Yes
Porch – Covered: Yes

Misc Features

Cathedral Ceiling(s): Yes
Hot Tub: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Walk-in Shower: Yes
Washer/Dryer Connect: Yes

Sewer

Other: Yes

Water

Public: Yes

New Financing

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
Exchange: Yes

Showing

See Agent Instructns: Yes

Property Features

Style: Cabin Construction: Block; Frame Siding: Log; Wood Basement: Finished; Walkout Lot Description: Cul-De-Sac View: Mountain View Fireplace: Electric Floors: Hardwood; Sustainable Fuel: Electric Heat: Heat Pump Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Cooling Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Smoke Detector; Washer Sewer: Other Water: Public Other Rooms: 2nd Rec Room; Basement Rec Room; Family Room; Laundry/Utility; Mstr Bdrm Main Level; Split Bedroom Misc Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s); Hot Tub; Kitchen Island; Walk-in Shower; Washer/Dryer Connect Exterior Features: Balcony; Deck; Porch – Covered Dining Area: Formal Dining Area; Kitchen/Dining Rm Co; Living Rm/Dining Rm Showing: See Agent Instructns New Financing: Cash; Conventional; Exchange

Listing Office: The Real Estate Firm

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Last Updated: April – 16 – 2026

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