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$789,000

1713 Cardinal Drive, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Listed by Tina Ribich · Real Broker
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2.5
Living area
N/A
Year built
1989

About this home

An ideal full-time residence or Smoky Mountain getaway where family and friends can gather year after year! Nestled in one of Gatlinburg's increasingly hard-to-find owner-occupied residential neighborhoods, this thoughtfully updated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath Smoky Mountain retreat offers nearly and acre of wooded seclusion, modern upgrades, and the rare combination of privacy and convenience, just minutes from downtown Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Situated on a .97-acre wooded lot, this 2624-square-foot home is surrounded by mature trees, creating a peaceful natural setting that feels worlds away while remaining close to shopping, dining, entertainment, hiking trails, and all the attractions that make Gatlinburg one of East Tennessee's most desirable destinations. Extensively updated for comfort and peace of mind, the mind, the home features a new roof (2024), new composite deck (2024) HVAC system (2024), flooring throughout (2024), refreshed landscaping (2024), serviced septic system (2024), and a new water heater (2025), new garbage disposal (2026). The main level is designed for easy everyday living and entertaining, featuring a spacious living room anchored by a gas fireplace, a well-appointed kitchen with granite countertops, center island, built-in gas cooking, abundant cabinetry, and adjoining dining area. A convenient main-level laundry room adds functionality, while primary suite offers a private retreat complete with a soaking tub and updated bath finishes. The lower level provides exceptional flexibility with two generous sized and beautiful bedrooms, one with French doors leading to a screened porch already wired for a future hot tub. There is also a bright and airy bonus living space for guests, recreation, or a home office! Outdoor living is equally inviting. Enjoy the wooded surroundings from the new composite deck, relax in the fenced side yard designed with pets in mind, or take advantage of the covered carport, two storage areas, and ample off-street parking accommodating up to six vehicles. Located within a well-established residential neighborhood prized for it's full-time residents and sense of community, the property also offers the flexibility of short-term rental use should future ownership goals change. Whether you're searching for a full-time residence, a second home, or a private mountain retreat, this move-in-ready property offers the setting, updates, and location to enjoy the Smoky Mountain lifestyle for years to come.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
1345140
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Hidden Hills
Status
Active
Days on market
65
On market date
June 18, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2.5
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.97 acres
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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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary
Pittman Center Elementary
2.55 mi away · Grades -1-6
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
3.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
314
Student:teacher ratio
17.4:1
District
Sevier County
Middle
Gatlinburg Pittman Junior High
0.29 mi away · Grades 7-9
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
410
Student:teacher ratio
12.4:1
District
Sevier County
High
Gatlinburg Pittman High
0.29 mi away · Grades 10-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
388
Student:teacher ratio
10.8:1
District
Sevier County

Walkability

Blended score for Gatlinburg'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).

54
Somewhat walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
8.0 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
75 / 100
Restaurants & cafes12
Grocery stores3
Parks3
Schools1
Transit stops20
Pharmacies0

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Gatlinburg, from live MLS data.

On the market 65 days -- 63 fewer days than Gatlinburg's current average of 128 days.
For reference, the median list price across 365 active listings in Gatlinburg right now is $488,000.

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Est. monthly payment
$4,901/mo
$157,800 down
$631,200 loan
Principal & interest$4,094
Property tax (est.)$658
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by East Tennessee REALTORS® MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 16, 2026.

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.