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438 Laurel Rd, Townsend, TN, 37882

1beds
2baths
1,344sqft
$499,000
$371price/sqft
$3,538/moest. monthly cost
$141,520/yrincome needed

About This Home

Discover mountain living at its finest in this beautifully designed, fully furnished cabin located in the prestigious gated community of Laurel Valley in Townsend, TN, known as the ''Peaceful Side of the Smokies.'' This retreat blends modern comfort with rustic charm, offering the perfect full-time residence, second home, or investment opportunity. The open-concept living area showcases a stunning stacked stone wood-burning fireplace, abundant natural light, and a wall of windows that brings the outdoors in. The home offers a one-bedroom septic system with additional sleeping accommodations in a spacious loft and a lower-level bedroom, comfortably sleeping up to 4 with room for 6. Multiple porches and private balconies provide peaceful wooded views, perfect for relaxing or wildlife watching. Located within the Laurel Valley community, residents and guests enjoy access to the Wild Laurel Golf Course, seasonal pool, fitness center, sauna, and on-site tavern. High-speed internet is available, making it easy to stay connected while enjoying mountain serenity. Whether you're seeking a peaceful getaway or a proven short-term rental, this Smoky Mountain retreat is ready for you to move in and enjoy.

Getting Around

5
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
46
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

5/10
6/10
Heritage Middle SchoolGrades 6-87.4 mi
7/10
Heritage High SchoolGrades 9-127.4 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1999

Materials

  • Foundation: Slab
  • Construction materials: Frame,Wood Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Cabin,Chalet,Cottage
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Electric Range,Microwave,Refrigerator,Self Cleaning Oven

Basement

  • Basement: Crawl Space

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2

Cooling

  • Cooling features: Electric,Heat Pump

Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 1,344
  • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,344
  • Total interior livable area: 1,344 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 106C A 015.00
  • Zoning: R-1

Features

  • Pool features: Community,Association

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.65 Acres

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
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Landslide
    LandslideRelatively High
  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Wildfire
    WildfireModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Landslide
Lightning
Inland Flooding
Strong Wind
Wildfire
Winter Weather

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Tennessee Counties

Flood
Severe Storm
Straight Line Winds
Tornado
Winter Storm

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

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $2,523$30,276
Home Insurance $188$2,256
Property Taxes $652$7,824
Electricity $175$2,103
Total$3,538$42,456

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$121,302/yr
40% on housing$106,140/yr
45% on housing$94,346/yr

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.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 9.5%
9.5%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 4.5%
4.5%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.6%
1.6%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$371This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 37882$281
Blount County$255

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 37882$353
Blount County$222

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

DateEventPrice
2026-05-04Listed for sale$499,000
2019-11-07Sold$200,000
2019-10-11Pending sale$199,999
2019-10-09Price change$199,999
2019-09-25Price change$219,900
2019-08-30Listed for sale$225,000
2016-12-23Sold$90,000
2016-08-16Pending sale$110,000
2016-07-20Price change$110,000
2016-07-07Listed for sale$129,900
2016-05-08Listing removed$129,900
2016-03-10Price change$129,900
2015-12-11Price change$139,900
2015-09-22Listed for sale$150,000
2012-12-03Sold$60,000
2002-03-01Sold$153,900
1999-01-04Sold$25,000
1997-05-12Sold$22,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentJohn Carbone
BrokerageeXp Realty, LLC 7720

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