TownsendHomes for Sale in Townsend, Tennessee
Blount County · Little River · Smokies
The peaceful side of the Smokies on the Little River.
Current Townsend listings
Active for-sale homes in Townsend pulled straight from our MLS feeds and refreshed through the day. Counts, prices, and price ranges update as inventory turns over.
Active9 days on market$2,745,000
460 Boat Gunnel Road
Townsend, TN 37882
MLS# 313912 · Cabin
Listing courtesy of eXp Realty, LLC 7720
Active12 days on market$299,990
602 Whistling Swan Street
Townsend, TN 37882
MLS# 313884 · Mobile Home
Listing courtesy of Your Home Sold Guaranteed Real
Active92 days on market$715,000
116 Mountain Retreat Road
Townsend, TN 37882
MLS# 312559 · Single Family Residence
Listing courtesy of eXp Realty, LLC 7720
Active149 days on market$499,000
438 Laurel Road
Townsend, TN 37882
MLS# 311638 · Single Family Residence
Listing courtesy of eXp Realty, LLC 7720
Active160 days on market$895,000
1053 Big Buck Trail
Townsend, TN 37882
MLS# 311455 · Cabin
Listing courtesy of The Price Agency, Realty Execu
Active166 days on market$465,000
207 Cutter Gap Road
Townsend, TN 37882
MLS# 311349 · Single Family Residence
Listing courtesy of eXp Realty, LLC 7720
Active173 days on market$1,000,000
8113 W Old Highway 73
Townsend, TN 37882
MLS# 311237 · Other
Listing courtesy of Mountain Realty Group
Active191 days on market$375,000
114 Cutter Gap Road
Townsend, TN 37882
MLS# 310875 · Cabin
Listing courtesy of Mountain Realty Group
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Live market data
Townsend, TN housing market snapshot
These figures are calculated from the Townsend homes currently for sale in the local multiple listing services, as of September 30, 2026. They describe asking prices on today's inventory, not closed sale prices.
- Active listings
- 8
- Median days listed
- 155
- Median price / sq ft
- $317
- On an acre or more
- 3
- Mention water frontage
- —
Updated through the day
How long unsold homes have been on the market
Typical home 1,993 sq ft
Acreage listings in Blount County
Lake, river, or water access noted
Questions about buying and selling in Townsend
How many homes are for sale in Townsend, TN right now?
There are currently 8 homes for sale in Townsend. Spring Mountain Realty pulls this count straight from the local multiple listing services and it refreshes through the day.
How much do houses cost in Townsend, TN?
The median asking price across the 8 homes currently listed in Townsend is $607,000, with active listings ranging from $299,990 to $2,745,000. That works out to a median of about $317 per square foot. Asking prices are not sale prices — ask us for the recent closed sales on a street you are considering.
Is the Townsend housing market moving quickly?
The homes currently for sale in Townsend have been listed for a median of 155 days. That measures how long today's unsold inventory has been sitting, so a low number points to a faster market and a high number means buyers have room to negotiate.
Can you buy a house with land in Townsend, TN?
Yes — 3 homes of the 8 currently for sale in Townsend sit on an acre or more. Acreage in Blount County is priced very differently from in-town lots, and public records often list the wrong lot size, so we verify acreage and boundaries before you make an offer.
What are homes in Townsend, TN typically like?
The typical home for sale in Townsend today is about 1,993 square feet and built around 1999, based on the 8 active listings in Blount County. Housing stock here spans older in-town homes and newer construction, so condition and updates move price more than square footage alone.
How do I find out what my Townsend home is worth?
Spring Mountain Realty prepares a written valuation for Townsend homeowners using the recent closed sales nearest your property, adjusted for acreage, water access, and condition. Request one at springmountainrealty.com or call 865-935-0500 and a licensed agent will put it together for you.
What homes are selling for in Townsend, TN
17 homes have closed in Townsend over the past 12 months at a median sale price of $377,000, with sellers getting about 93.2% of their asking price. Below are the most recent closings, shown without addresses.
| Home | Sold for | Asking price | Sq ft | Acres | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 bed, 2 bath | $182,000 | $215,000 | 1,152 | 2.29 | Sep 2026 |
| 3 bed, 2 bath | $507,000 | $495,000 | 1,568 | 1.24 | Jul 2026 |
| 3 bed, 2 bath | $579,000 | $579,000 | 1,900 | 1.59 | Jul 2026 |
| 2 bed, 2 bath | $335,000 | $335,000 | 1,990 | 0.08 | Jul 2026 |
| 3 bed, 2 bath | $377,000 | $399,498 | 2,150 | 0.99 | Jul 2026 |
| 1 bed, 1 bath | $280,000 | $305,000 | 650 | 0.00 | Jun 2026 |
| Home | $3,500,000 | $3,895,000 | — | 638.35 | Jun 2026 |
| Home | $78,000 | $91,900 | — | 2.27 | Jun 2026 |
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About Townsend
Townsend markets itself as the peaceful side of the Smokies, sitting along the Little River at the park entrance closest to Cades Cove in Blount County.
Development is deliberately low-key: riverside cabins, small inns, tubing outfitters, and mountain acreage rather than large commercial strips.
What you'll find on the market
The notes below describe general geography and property types, not any specific listing.
In-town homes
River-frontage homes and cabins on the Little River.
Acreage & land
Mountain acreage and long-range view tracts.
Views, water & retreats
Short-term rental cabins near the park entrance.
Newer builds & commercial
Valley homes and small commercial properties.
Little River water at the doorstep of Cades Cove.
Lifestyle
Tubing the Little River in summer, biking the Cades Cove loop, and long evenings on porches facing the mountains.
Getting around
- • US-321 through the valley
- • Maryville — about 25 minutes
- • Knoxville — about 45 minutes
- • Gatlinburg via Little River Road — about 45 minutes
A look around the area
Illustrative scenes of the landscape that shapes the Townsend market.
Market context
One of the region's premium mountain markets: river frontage and view cabins carry significant premiums, and short-term rental regulations vary by parcel — verify before purchase.
For current comparable sales, days-on-market, and a property-specific valuation in Townsend, request a private CMA from Spring Mountain Realty.
Landmarks & local geography
- Cades Cove entrance
- Little River
- Foothills Parkway
- Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
Outdoor recreation
- Tubing & fly fishing on the Little River
- Cades Cove cycling & wildlife
- Smokies hiking
- Horseback riding
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