Cosby
Cocke County · Great Smoky Mountains National Park
The quiet side of the Smokies.
About Cosby
Cosby sits on the northeastern edge of Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Cocke County, with a park entrance, campground, and hiking network far quieter than the Gatlinburg side.
Property here is mountain property: steep wooded tracts, creek frontage, cabins, and small valley homesteads.
What you'll find on the market
The notes below describe general geography and property types, not any specific listing.
In-town homes
Cabins and mountain homes near the park boundary.
Acreage & land
Wooded acreage, creek frontage, and view tracts.
Views, water & retreats
Short-term rental investment properties.
Newer builds & commercial
Valley homesteads and small farms.
Smoky Mountain ridges above the Cosby valley.
Lifestyle
Trailheads instead of traffic, creek-side cabins, apple orchards and country stores, and Gatlinburg only when you want it.
Getting around
- • TN-32 and US-321 mountain routes
- • Newport — about 20 minutes
- • Gatlinburg — about 40 minutes
- • I-40 access — about 20 minutes
A look around the area
Illustrative scenes of the landscape that shapes the Cosby market.
Market context
Cabins, short-term rental properties, and mountain acreage dominate. Access roads, grade, spring or well water, and rental permitting are the critical due-diligence items.
For current comparable sales, days-on-market, and a property-specific valuation in Cosby, request a private CMA from Spring Mountain Realty.
Landmarks & local geography
- Cosby park entrance & campground
- Hen Wallow Falls trail
- Foothills Parkway
- English Mountain
Outdoor recreation
- Smokies hiking & backpacking
- Trout streams
- Waterfall trails
- Wildlife watching
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