249 Old Cades Cove Rd, Townsend, TN, 37882
About This Home
249 Old Cades Cove Road offers a rare opportunity to own beautiful, usable land in Townsend--The Peaceful Side of the Smokies. The property's open pastures, chicken barn, and ample space for horses, livestock, or a hobby farm make it ideal for those seeking room to spread out and enjoy country living. This 3 bed, 2 bath fixer upper has endless potential to make it exactly the home you've always wanted. Enjoy no city taxes and no state income tax while being just minutes from the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and all the hiking, fishing, and scenic beauty it offers. You're also a short drive from the restaurants, shopping, attractions, and entertainment of Townsend, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg--close to everything, yet away from the crowds. Whether you're looking for a homestead, weekend retreat, or investment opportunity, this property offers space, privacy, and an unbeatable Smoky Mountain location.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Not Bike FriendlySchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1976
Materials
- Construction materials: Brick
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Microwave
Basement
- Basement: Crawl Space
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- Flooring: Laminate
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick
- Fireplace: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central,Electric
- Cooling features: Central Air,Ceiling Fan(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,368
- Total interior livable area: 1,368 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 096 14502 000
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s),Country Setting,Trees/Woods
Lot
- Lot size: 2.38 Acres
- Features: Private,Level,Rolling Slope
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Main Level
- Covered spaces: 2
- Carport: Yes
- Carport spaces: 2
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Cold Wave
- Landslide
- Lightning
- Inland Flooding
- Strong Wind
- Wildfire
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Tennessee Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $2,017 | $24,204 |
| Home Insurance | $150 | $1,800 |
| Property Taxes | $521 | $6,252 |
| Electricity | $175 | $2,103 |
| Total | $2,863 | $34,356 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-15 | Price change | $385,000 |
| 2026-07-29 | Price change | $399,000 |
| 2026-07-21 | Price change | $409,000 |
| 2026-07-06 | Price change | $424,000 |
| 2026-06-25 | Listed for sale | $449,000 |
| 2026-03-04 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2025-11-20 | Listed for sale | $450,000 |
| 1999-03-19 | Sold | $145,000 |
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