Gatlinburg Log Cabin Market Report: August 2026
September 2026 edition: August 2026 closed cabin sales compared with July 2026.
Gatlinburg closed 16 cabins and log cabins in August, down from 31 in July. The median sold price moved up to $769,500, average marketing time shortened to 74.9 days, and sellers closed a bit closer to asking on average than they did the month before.
August was a lighter closing month than July, with closed sales down and the sales mix skewing to higher-priced cabins and log cabins. That shift pushed the median sold price higher, even as it also shortened the average marketing time and improved the average sale-to-list ratio. As always, one month of median movement reflects the mix of what sold, not proof that every cabin appreciated.
Gatlinburg Cabin Market: August 2026 vs. July 2026
Closed sales reflect completed transactions. Monthly median prices can change as the mix of cabin sizes, locations and amenities changes.
- Closed cabin sales 16
- Median sold price $769,500
- Total closed-sale volume $13,547,000
- Average days on market 75 days
- Average sale-to-asking price 98.4%
Gatlinburg Cabins Sold in August 2026
Recent completed cabin sales, shown with their recorded closing prices.
- 433 Red Hawk Way, GatlinburgSold $900,000
This Chalet Village North log cabin closed at $900,000, which was below its $999,900 list price. It spent 90 days on market before closing, and the furnished, turnkey setup was marketed as commercial short-term-rental ready; reported rental claims in the remarks were unverified.
- 922 Statham Way Unit 3, GatlinburgSold $405,000
This Statham Enterprises Pud log cabin closed at $405,000, above its $399,000 list price. It sold after 35 days on market, and the remarks described it as a turnkey overnight-rental cabin with a reported 2025 gross income claim that was unverified.
- 921 Statham Way Unit 1, GatlinburgSold $405,000
This Statham Enterprises Pud log cabin also closed above asking at $405,000 versus a $399,000 list price. It spent 29 days on market and was presented as a turnkey cabin with overnight-rental history, though the rental performance cited in the remarks was unverified.
- 856 Resort Way, GatlinburgSold $835,000
This Gatlinburg Falls cabin closed at $835,000, below its $865,000 list price. It had 180 days on market, and the remarks described it as a high-occupancy investment cabin with reported income history that should be treated as unverified.
- 814 Davenport Rd, GatlinburgSold $1,010,000
This Huff cabin closed at $1,010,000, below its $1,079,000 list price. It had 81 days on market and was marketed as a fully furnished new cabin with a projected gross income claim in the remarks; that projection was unverified.
- 1255 Bear Cub Way, GatlinburgSold $789,000
This Smoky Mtn Village cabin closed at $789,000, below its $799,000 list price. It sold after just 6 days on market, and the remarks referenced reported 2025 income and projected annual performance that are unverified.
- 817 Eagle Cove Way, GatlinburgSold $485,000
This Eagle Cove Pud cabin closed at $485,000, below its $499,000 recorded asking price. It recorded 0 days on market, and the listing remarks referenced reported rental income that is unverified.
- 215 Circle Drive, GatlinburgSold $750,000
This creekfront Gatlinburg townhouse-style cabin closed at $750,000, below its $785,000 list price. It spent 62 days on market and was positioned as a walkable downtown property, but any rental-performance language in the remarks should be treated as unverified.
- 130 Mills Park Rd Unit 9, GatlinburgSold $2,400,000
This Timber Ridge At Mills Park cabin closed at $2,400,000, below its $2,499,999 list price. It had 226 days on market and was marketed as a large new-construction cabin with multiple amenities and a reported closing-cost credit offer; any income-related language in the remarks was unverified.
- 1651 Arbon Court, GatlinburgSold $399,000
This Chalet cabin closed at $399,000, above its $375,000 list price. It sold after 2 days on market, and the remarks framed it as a mountain-view opportunity near Ober Gatlinburg, but the condition-and-potential language is simply the listing’s viewpoint.
- 1156 Hemlock Drive, GatlinburgSold $1,125,000
This Hemlock Hills cabin closed at $1,125,000, below its $1,199,900 list price. It spent 276 days on market and was marketed with an approximately $150,000 gross income claim in the remarks, which is unverified.
- 822 Eagle Cove Way, GatlinburgSold $475,000
This Eagle Cove Pud cabin closed at $475,000, below its $499,000 recorded asking price. It recorded 0 days on market, and the listing remarks included rental income figures that are unverified.
The August numbers tell a simple story: fewer closings than July, but the cabins that did close generally sold closer to asking and moved faster on average.
From my seat, August looks like a month where buyers were still willing to pay up for the right Gatlinburg cabin or log cabin, especially when the property stood out on location, layout, or amenities. The lower closed-sale count and higher median suggest the month’s mix leaned more toward upper-end cabins and log cabins, so I would treat the median move as a mix effect rather than a broad price jump. For sellers, pricing still matters because the market rewarded cabins that met buyers where they were, and the average sale-to-list ratio improved enough to suggest realistic pricing may have helped results.
Gatlinburg Monthly Cabin Market FAQ
Did Gatlinburg see fewer cabin sales in August than in July?
Yes. Gatlinburg closed 16 cabins and log cabins in August, compared with 31 in July. That is a meaningful drop in closed-sale count, though it does not tell us anything about inventory or demand by itself.
Why did the median sold price rise in August?
The median sold price moved up to $769,500 from $575,000 in July. That is a change in the sales mix, not proof that every cabin appreciated, so it is best read as the market closing more higher-priced cabins and log cabins that month.
Did cabins sell faster in August?
On average, yes. The average marketing time fell to 74.9 days from 104.0 days in July, which means the August closings were generally faster to sell than the prior month’s closings. Faster marketing time does not mean every cabin moved quickly.
Were sellers getting closer to asking price?
Yes, on average. The sale-to-list ratio improved to 98.4% in August from 95.9% in July, so closings were a little closer to asking than they were the month before. That still varies by cabin, location, condition, and pricing strategy.
What should buyers and sellers take from this report?
Buyers should understand that the August market still rewarded the right cabin or log cabin, especially when pricing and presentation lined up with what buyers wanted. Sellers should watch the asking price carefully, because August results suggest realistic pricing may have helped properties close nearer to list while also reducing marketing time.
This September 2026 edition covers completed cabin sales through August 31, 2026. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed; confirm property details, rental permissions and financial statements with Matt before making a decision.
