$895,000
About this home
Looking for acreage to build your dream mountain home or business without sacrificing convenience? Discover the endless possibilities with this rare opportunity of owning 20+ acres in Townsend, a charming town in East TN known as the ''peaceful side of the Smokies.'' Tucked away in a scenic, country setting, this property offers a prime chance to create your mountain retreat, private estate, or even a unique development concept--bring your vision to life! Conveniently located just minutes from the breathtaking Foothills Parkway, you'll enjoy easy access to one of East Tennessee's most scenic drives, featuring panoramic mountain views and overlooks. The property is also a 5 minute drive to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most visited national park in the U.S., offering endless outdoor recreation including hiking, biking, fishing, and wildlife exploration. Adventure awaits nearby with river rafting, tubing, and kayaking along the Little River, as well as miles of trails and backroads to explore. Local dining, convenience stores, schools, shopping, and entertainment are all within 3 miles of the property, and less than a 30 minute drive to all the major attractions of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. Whether you're seeking a peaceful homesite surrounded by nature or envisioning a creative investment opportunity, this versatile acreage provides endless opportunities. All utilities are available.
Property details
- MLS
- East Tennessee REALTORS® MLS
- MLS #
- 1334958
- Property type
- Land
- Subdivision
- N/A
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 182
- On market date
- April 1, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- N/A
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 20.25 acres
Location
Get directions →Nearby schools
Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 113
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.1:1
- District
- Blount County
- Enrollment
- 711
- Student:teacher ratio
- 15.5:1
- District
- Blount County
- Enrollment
- 1,333
- Student:teacher ratio
- 15.9:1
- District
- Blount County
Walkability
Blended score for Townsend's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
Market position
How this listing compares to current activity in Townsend, from live MLS data.
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Data source: Listing information provided by East Tennessee REALTORS® MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 23 days ago.
Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.