🏔️ Brand-New Smoky Mountain STR You Can Design to Outperform

💰 ~$72K projected revenue, 15% ROI, customizable finishes, and rare flat land for amenities in a prime Sevierville location. $480,000.

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Alex Veytsman
April 22, 2026

🏔️ Brand-New Smoky Mountain STR You Can Design to Win ($72K+ Potential). $480,000 Price Point.

💰 ~15% ROI • New Build • Customize It to Outperform • Prime Location

🔥 This Is a Rare “Build It Right From Day 1” STR

Most STR buyers inherit:

  • Outdated design

  • Suboptimal layouts

  • Missed revenue potential

This one is different.

👉 Brand new construction (6-month completion)
👉 You can choose finishes
👉 You control how it performs from day one

This is how you:
✔ Stand out immediately
✔ Price above comps
✔ Avoid costly renovations later

🏡 The Asset

  • Price Point: $480,000

  • New construction cabin

  • Located in Sevierville (Smoky Mountains STR hotspot)

Built for performance:

✔ Modern design (what guests want now)
✔ Durable materials (low maintenance)
✔ Clean, efficient layout

Construction highlights:

👉 Concrete board siding (long-term durability)
👉 Trex decking (low upkeep)

💰 The Numbers

Projected Revenue: ~$72,000

Gross ROI: ~15%

Comps support it:

👉 This is a clear, supported baseline — not a stretch

🎯 Why This One Works

1. 📍 Location That Converts

  • ~15 minutes to Gatlinburg

  • ~10 minutes to Sevierville Parkway

👉 Close to:
✔ Attractions
✔ Dining
✔ Core tourist demand

But far enough for:
👉 Privacy + cabin feel

2. 🆕 New Construction = Big Advantage

Most listings:
👉 Are older cabins

This gives you:

✔ Modern finishes
✔ Cleaner photos
✔ Better guest perception

👉 That translates directly to higher booking conversion

3. 🎨 Customization = Revenue Control

This is where you win.

👉 You can choose:

  • Countertops

  • Cabinets

  • Flooring

  • Tile

👉 Design it to:
✔ Stand out in search
✔ Command higher ADR
✔ Compete above its weight

4. 🌄 Flat, Usable Land (Rare)

This is a big deal in the Smokies.

👉 Flat outdoor space = usable amenities

Add:

  • Hot tub

  • Fire pit

  • Outdoor lounge

  • Games

👉 That’s how you push beyond baseline revenue

🚀 The Upside

This is not maxed out — it’s a blank canvas with comps already proven

  • Build the design right → outperform comps

  • Add outdoor amenities → boost ADR

  • Optimize listing → increase occupancy

👉 This is how you push beyond ~$72K baseline

💸 Financing Angle

This is a strong candidate for STR financing.

We work with lenders that can help you close:

👉 DSCR loans (based on projected STR income)
👉 Conventional options
👉 Hybrid structures

This deal benefits from:
✔ New construction (lower risk profile)
✔ Strong comp-backed projections
✔ Clean, straightforward underwriting

⚡ Bottom Line

This is a rare opportunity to build a high-performing STR from day one:

✔ ~$72K projected revenue
✔ ~15% ROI
✔ Brand-new construction
✔ Customizable design (huge advantage)
✔ Prime Smoky Mountain location

This is the type of deal where:
👉 You don’t fix mistakes
👉 You avoid them entirely — and build it right

📲 Interested?