USATNSeviervilleWild Briar1960 Blackthorn Trl

$2,050,000

For Sale

7 months ago

1960 Blackthorn Trl, Sevierville, TN

Name: 1960 Blackthorn Trl, For Sale in Sevierville - eXp Realty
Brand: The Real Estate Firm
SKU: 1328781
Price: 2050000 USD

House

MLS® 1328781

12 Bed

13 Bath

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Key Facts

Type

Levels Residential

Size -

Garage

Taxes $8,264

Days Active 198

Lot Size 0.69 Acres

Approx. Age 2012

MLS® Number 1328781

Property Address: 1960 Blackthorn Trl, Sevierville, TN, 37876

Average square foot calculated using Size range provided by listing agent.

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 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.

MLS® Number1328781

Laundry Level

Central VacNo

FireplaceYes

Acreage

Exterior

Garage

Approx. Age2012

BasementFinished, Walk-Out Access

DrivewayNone

Garage Spaces

HeatHeat Pump, Electric

A/CCeiling Fan(s), Central Air

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Price History

-End Date

Not Sold YetSold Price

For Sale

Feb 7, 2026List Date

$2,050,000List Price

-End Date

Not Sold YetSold Price

For Sale

Feb 7, 2026List Date

$2,050,000List Price

Jan 1, 2024End Date

$1,851,000Sold Price

Sold

Apr 25, 2025List Date

$1,850,000List Price

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