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Scenic view of the Townsend, Tennessee area — illustrative, not a specific property.
Blount County

TownsendHomes for Sale in Townsend, Tennessee

Blount County · Little River · Smokies

The peaceful side of the Smokies on the Little River.

County
Blount
River
Little River
Park entrance
Cades Cove
To Maryville
≈25 min
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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.

Active listings
8
New this week
0
Median list price
$835,000
Price range
$375,000 – $2,945,000
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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.

Townsend, Tennessee landscape — illustrative scene.
Townsend · Illustrative

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.

Little River shoals — illustrative scene, not a specific listing.
Little River shoals
Cades Cove meadow — illustrative scene, not a specific listing.
Cades Cove meadow
Cabin under the ridge — illustrative scene, not a specific listing.
Cabin under the ridge

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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Equal Housing Opportunity & Fair Housing Notice

Spring Mountain Realty PLLC complies with the federal Fair Housing Act, the Tennessee Human Rights Act, and the REALTOR® Code of Ethics (including Article 10). We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Information on this page describes Townsend's geography, lifestyle, and general real estate market context only. It is not a representation about the makeup of any neighborhood, the character of its residents, school assignments or quality, crime, or the suitability of the area for any particular buyer or household. Buyers are encouraged to conduct their own independent research — including school assignments through Blount County Schools, property tax data through the county assessor, utility and septic availability, and any other criteria personally important to them — and to consult the relevant public agencies.

Area content is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Property-specific data comes from the MLS and is subject to verification. Nothing on this page constitutes legal, tax, financial, or insurance advice. Images on this page are illustrative and do not depict specific properties for sale.

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