Gatlinburg

A collection of 21 posts

seller-intent

Why didn't my house sell in Gatlinburg?

Usually price, condition, or marketing — not that Gatlinburg stopped selling. Fix the mismatch, then re-list with a dated exit.

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How fast do homes sell in Gatlinburg?

About 85 median days on market on Realtor.com’s Gatlinburg page opened Sep. 4, 2026 — plan that clock before the next purchase.

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Should I sell my Gatlinburg house now or wait until fall 2026?

Sell now if you already know the next address. Waiting until fall adds weeks to an 85-day Gatlinburg clock. Realtor.com median sold, opened Aug. 31, 2026, was $485,625.

Gatlinburg

Gatlinburg OKs RFPs Instead of Sealed Bids

Gatlinburg City Commission on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, approved a policy allowing requests for proposals instead of competitive sealed bids under certain conditions, with public notice still required, The Mountain Press reported.

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How much is my Gatlinburg home worth in 2026?

Your Gatlinburg home is worth what a qualified buyer will pay against closed comps, not an online estimate. Realtor.com’s June median sold price was $689,000.

Gatlinburg

Gatlinburg Passes $136.4M Budget and QR Signage Ban

Gatlinburg City Commission approved final reading of its $136.4 million FY2026-27 budget last week, The Mountain Press reported Aug. 24, plus a QR-code signage ban. 4% COLA, Herbert Holt riverbank, Mills Park wooden bridge, $1.3 million welcome sign, Douglas Lake intake share. The 6.91-cent tax rate

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Do I need to fix up my Gatlinburg house before selling?

Fix the items a Gatlinburg buyer will treat as risk — roof, HVAC, moisture, and decks — and skip the remodel you will not recoup. Over-improving delays the sale that funds your next house.

Market News

Pigeon Forge OKs 53,713 SF City Hall; Home Prices Hold

The Pigeon Forge Planning Commission approved the final site plan for a three-story, 53,713-square-foot city hall as the sign tower came down on the municipal campus.

Market News

Sevierville Data Center Moratorium Advances as Home Prices Hold

Sevierville's Board of Mayor and Aldermen advanced a moratorium on data centers and high-density computing facilities on second reading, alongside sewer and annexation votes.

Market News

Sevierville Home Prices and the 1,200-Unit Red Bank Road Plan

Sevier County has no legal avenue to block the proposed 1,200-unit development on Red Bank Road, the attorney it hired told an emergency services committee Monday.

Market News

Gatlinburg Property Tax Rate Cut to 6.91 Cents in New Budget

Gatlinburg approved the second of three readings of its $136.4 million FY 2026-2027 budget and gave final approval to a new certified property tax rate of 6.91 cents per $100 of assessed value.

Market News

Sevierville Home Prices and the 407 Resort Waterpark Approval

The Sevierville Planning Commission approved a site plan for a hotel, timeshare and indoor waterpark resort on Gateway Boulevard inside The 407: Gateway to Adventure development.

Market News

Pigeon Forge Home Prices and the 783-Unit Wears Valley Resort Approval

The Pigeon Forge Planning Commission gave preliminary approval this week to Misty Blue, a 175-acre resort on Wears Valley Road with 643 hotel and suite units plus 140 townhomes.

Market News

Habitat for Humanity Is Coming to Sevier County — What It Means for Home Prices

Sevierville officials confirmed they are working with Knoxville Habitat for Humanity to expand its service area into Sevier County, and are already hunting for a site for the first Habitat home here.

Market News

Pigeon Forge Awards $5.8M Westside Connector Contract — What It Means for Home Values

Pigeon Forge City Commission approved a $5.8 million construction contract for the next phase of the Westside Connector, pushing the bypass across the Parkway and closer to the neighborhoods it was designed to relieve.

Market News

Gatlinburg Property Tax Rate Drops to 6.91¢ After Reappraisal — $136.4M Budget Approved on First Reading

Gatlinburg's City Commission approved first reading of the FY2026-27 budget and a certified property tax rate that dropped from 12.57 cents to 6.91 cents per $100 assessed valuation — a direct result of higher property values across the city.

Sevierville

Best Realtor for Smoky Mountain Cabins (2026 Guide)

How to choose the right realtor for Smoky Mountain cabin transactions — plus 2026 market data, investment analysis tips, and top agent recommendations.

Smokies

Gatlinburg vs Pigeon Forge vs Sevierville: Where Should You Buy a Cabin in 2026?

Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville can all work for cabin buyers, but they serve different guest profiles. This guide compares the three Smoky Mountain markets by rental appeal, access, short-term rental rules, maintenance risk, pricing, and true net income.

Smokies

Is Buying a Cabin in Gatlinburg a Good Investment in 2026?

Buying a cabin in Gatlinburg can still be a strong investment in 2026, but the winning properties are not always the prettiest listings. This guide explains what to verify before buying: short-term rental rules, gross vs. net income, insurance, management fees, mountain maintenance, roads, wells…

Neighborhoods

Living in Gatlinburg, TN — 2026 Guide

Gatlinburg sits at the doorstep of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, drawing families, remote workers, and investors alike. This 2026 guide covers home prices, neighborhoods, schools, short-term rental data, and everything else you need to decide whether Sevier County's most iconic town is...

Neighborhoods

Living in Gatlinburg TN — 2026 Real Estate, Cabins & Short-Term Rentals

A 2026 guide to living in Gatlinburg, TN — covering cabin values, residential neighborhoods, short-term rental trends, schools, taxes, and what makes this Smoky Mountain town unique.