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About this home
Your Smoky Mountain escape starts here! Located in the heart of Townsend, known as the ''Peaceful Side of the Smokies,'' this beautifully renovated home offers an inviting place to unwind with the flexibility to enjoy it as a personal retreat, short-term rental, or both. Purchased by the current owner as a second home, the property underwent a full renovation featuring high-end finishes and thoughtful design throughout. Every space brings together comfort, style, and the warm character that makes a mountain getaway feel special. Exposed brick fireplaces on both the upper and lower levels create cozy gathering spaces and add timeless charm. A bedroom and full bathroom on each floor provide privacy and separation, making the two-level layout especially appealing for families, friends, and rental guests. With the addition of sleeper sofas, the home comfortably accommodates up to eight guests. Offered fully furnished, with only a few personal décor items excluded, this property makes getting settled easy. Whether you're planning your next mountain weekend or preparing to welcome rental guests, the furnishings are already in place. The location adds even more appeal. Situated in one of the few areas of Townsend that permits short-term rentals, the home is just minutes from scenic hiking trails, the Little River, local restaurants, and shops, with easy access to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Beautifully updated, full of character, and ready to enjoy, this Townsend retreat brings together peaceful mountain living and short-term rental potential. Come see where your next chapter in the Smokies could begin!
Highlights
Property details
- MLS #
- 1357759
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- Fairlight
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 1
- On market date
- October 3, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.38 acres
Location
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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).
- 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
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Data source: Listing information provided by East Tennessee REALTORS® MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 1 days ago.
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