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3225 Emerald Springs Loop Rd

3225 Emerald Springs Loop Rd

Sevierville, TN 37862

$1,050,000

3 bd · 3 ba · 2,466 sqft · Listed 1d ago

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Negative cash flow

Year built

2026

Sqft

2,466

Lot sqft

35,284

HOA / mo

$79

Furnished

No

List date

2026-10-01T18:06:01.000000Z

Revenue

Annual revenue

$74,643

ADR

$312

Occupancy

66%

Cleaning fees (12 mo)

$13,867

Confidence

Low (50.07), 49 comps

Comp revenue range (p25 / median / p75)

$41,969$63,905$92,326
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    Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 12 · 387 ft

    Revenue $58,300ADR $270Occ ≈ 59%4.8★ (198)

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  • Stunning View | Game Room Fun | Hot Tub & Fire Pit

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 495 ft

    Revenue $107,672ADR $334Occ ≈ 88%4.8★ (75)

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  • Epic Views • Luxe Retreat • Hot Tub & Theater

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.1 mi

    Revenue $97,892ADR $326Occ ≈ 82%5★ (169)

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  • Cloudchaser Cabin, Private, New Cabin, 2 Kings, Cozy, Modern, Hot Tub, View, Theater

    Vacation home · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.1 mi

    Revenue $124,947ADR $417Occ ≈ 82%5★ (3)

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  • Catch & Release; Fishing Pond, Creek, FIOS Wifi Internet, Secluded

    Chalet · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.1 mi

    Revenue $35,527ADR $216Occ ≈ 45%4.9★ (285)

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  • Mtn cabin in Resort/Hottub/Seclu/Theater/pooltable

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $74,627ADR $310Occ ≈ 66%4.8★ (197)

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  • Get Hugged By Comfort - 3-Story Cabin with Rustic

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 12 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $23,575ADR $966Occ ≈ 7%4★ (1)

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  • Cabin w Mtn View/Pool Table|Air Hockey|Arcade|Hot

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 12 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $54,177ADR $309Occ ≈ 48%4.2★ (8)

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  • 3BR Luxury Cabin W Hot Tub &breathtaking MTN Views

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $22,637ADR $390Occ ≈ 16%5★ (14)

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  • Paradise View Smokies: Awesome Views, Resort Pool, game room, hot tub, Wi-Fi

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $14,503ADR $414Occ ≈ 10%3.8★ (5)

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  • Luxury A-Frame | Hot Tub • Theater • Game Room

    House · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $10,483ADR $386Occ ≈ 7%4.8★ (4)

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  • Paradise View In The Smokies: Views & Resort Pool

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $100,315ADR $387Occ ≈ 71%5★ (6)

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  • Mountain View Cabin Near Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $27,470ADR $327Occ ≈ 23%4.5★ (4)

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  • Mtn Cabin · Hot Tub · Game Room · Fire Pit

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $90,863ADR $353Occ ≈ 71%4.8★ (143)

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  • Sugar Splash | Indoor Pool, Hot Tub with views

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 13 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $61,753ADR $450Occ ≈ 38%4.7★ (20)

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  • Amazing VIEWS, Luxury, Hot Tub, Pool Tbl, Theater

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 12 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $2,452ADR $240Occ ≈ 3%5★ (1)

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  • Smoky Mountain Escape: Theater Room, Hot Tub, Pool Table

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $56,207ADR $308Occ ≈ 50%4.5★ (33)

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  • New Cabin! 6 Mi. to PF/Hot tub/EV charger/Gm Rm.

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $107,986ADR $373Occ ≈ 79%4.9★ (88)

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  • Hidden Haven

    Cabin · 3 bd · 4 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $32,856ADR $338Occ ≈ 27%5★ (125)

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  • Dec Discounts! Pvt Indoor Pool•Hot Tub•Arcades

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 12 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $94,163ADR $478Occ ≈ 54%5★ (46)

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  • 3 BR w/ Hot Tub, WiFi, Pool Table, Private

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $84,970ADR $339Occ ≈ 69%4.7★ (88)

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  • Emerald Spring's Cabin

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $53,696ADR $842Occ ≈ 17%5★ (4)

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  • Walk to a 75-ft Waterfall, Firepit, Air Hockey!

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $32,483ADR $294Occ ≈ 30%4.9★ (35)

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  • 3 BR w/ New Furniture, Hot Tub, Wi-Fi, Pool Access

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 9 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $65,942ADR $309Occ ≈ 58%4.4★ (128)

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  • My Runaway Wagon Retreat - Hot Tub & Mountain View

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $47,393ADR $334Occ ≈ 39%4.6★ (32)

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  • Relaxing Cabin for Family Trips - View & Fire Pit

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $73,161ADR $290Occ ≈ 69%5★ (192)

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  • Family Cabin / Pool Table / View / Hot Tub

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $59,029ADR $279Occ ≈ 58%4.8★ (116)

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  • Fall Cabin w/ Hot Tub, WOW Views, Arcade & Theater

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 12 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $92,901ADR $416Occ ≈ 61%5★ (45)

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  • Upscale Getaway-Mtn Views-Hot Tub-Game Rm-Bunks

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 12 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $21,651ADR $403Occ ≈ 15%5★ (45)

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  • New Luxury A-frame-Near Pigeon Forge | Hot Tub

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $54,842ADR $298Occ ≈ 50%5★ (30)

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  • Fall Escape with Hot Tub, Games in Quiet Location

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $97,832ADR $352Occ ≈ 76%5★ (136)

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  • "SmokyMtnBlessing"FreeWiFi,Arcade,Fishing & 2Pools

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 11 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $54,733ADR $353Occ ≈ 42%4.9★ (349)

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  • Luxury A-Frame | Sleeps 10 + Hot Tub & Views

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $44,358ADR $326Occ ≈ 37%5★ (28)

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  • Above The Clouds by American Patriot Getaways

    Vacation home · 3 bd · 4 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $82,698ADR $350Occ ≈ 65%—

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  • *Amazing 3BD+Loft w/ GAMES! HOT TUB + Pool Access*

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $92,813ADR $370Occ ≈ 69%5★ (43)

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  • Luxurious Cabin with Hot-Tub, Pool Table and Amazing Hiking Trails in Sevierville, Tennessee

    Vacation home · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $24,446ADR $650Occ ≈ 10%—

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  • Huge Views with Fire Pit, King Beds and Game Room!

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 7 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $70,570ADR $301Occ ≈ 64%4.8★ (28)

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  • Talkin' Tennessee| King Beds | Fire Pits | Arcade

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $88,484ADR $340Occ ≈ 71%4.8★ (43)

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  • Indoor Pool Retreat | Theater + Arcade | Playset

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 11 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $115,894ADR $511Occ ≈ 62%5★ (109)

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  • TN Whiskey - 3 BR w/ Hot Tub, Great View, Games!

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $82,215ADR $334Occ ≈ 67%4.8★ (46)

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  • Above the Clouds*Cozy Chalet*Breathtaking Views

    House · 3 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $60,955ADR $332Occ ≈ 50%4.7★ (17)

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  • Mountain Mist

    Chalet · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $36,387ADR $204Occ ≈ 49%—

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  • Summer Mountain Getaway | Views, Hot Tub, Games!

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $80,895ADR $336Occ ≈ 66%4.8★ (69)

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  • Southern Comfort/Hot Tub/Views

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $61,868ADR $427Occ ≈ 40%5★ (14)

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  • 3 King Suites, Hot Tub, Mt. Views and Privacy

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $41,173ADR $0Occ ≈ —5★ (124)

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  • Okie Dokie Smoky Retreat

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 13 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $108,427ADR $410Occ ≈ 72%4.9★ (150)

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  • Southern Comfort in the Smokies

    House · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $71,130ADR $367Occ ≈ 53%4.8★ (33)

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  • More than a beautiful cabin, It's an Experience!

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $121,533ADR $426Occ ≈ 78%5★ (183)

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  • “The Nest” - Luxurious Modern A-Frame

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $70,080ADR $275Occ ≈ 70%4.9★ (29)

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  • New! Waterfall Pool ~Views~Hot Tub~Movie Room

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 11 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $152,836ADR $457Occ ≈ 92%5★ (74)

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Revenue and nightly rate (ADR) are trailing-12-month figures per listing. Occupancy is estimated as revenue ÷ ADR ÷ 365 and can read high when revenue includes cleaning fees.

Cash flow calculator

Financing
Management
Term

Rate 8.03% = 7.28% Freddie Mac 30-yr avg (Oct 1) + 0.75% investor premium

Est. revenue

$74,643

NOI

$41,848

Cash flow /mo

-$2,308

Cash needed

$330,000

Cash-on-cash

-8.4%

ROE (yr 1)

3.1%

Cap rate

4.0%

DSCR

0.60

Year-1 write-off

$278,445

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$89,103

Year-1 return on equity

  • Cash flow (annual)-$27,691
  • Principal paydown$6,539
  • Appreciation at%$31,500
ROE3.1%

Tax savings aren't counted. Turn on “Count tax savings in returns” above if you can use the losses.

Opex, cash-needed & tax-savings breakdown

Annual operating expenses

  • Management (20% of revenue)$14,929
  • Platform fees (3% of revenue)$2,239
  • Maintenance / capex (5% of revenue)$3,732
  • Utilities & supplies$4,200
  • HOA$948
  • Property tax$447
  • Insurance (STR-rated)$6,300

Cash needed to close

  • Down payment (25%)$262,500
  • Closing costs (4.0%)$42,000
  • Furnishing (bought new)$25,500

Tax savings if the STR loophole applies

  • Tax shield @ 32%$89,103

Property tax, insurance rate and the land/building split come from this listing's county tax record; other assumptions match the daily feed (see tasks/plan.md).

The write-off comes from the cost segregation estimate below. Not tax advice.

Cost segregation estimate

An estimate from the listing: every part of the home is priced from national construction costs, less wear for age, and the price (less land) is spread over the parts in proportion. The headline is what a typical cost seg study would claim for this property. The answers below are optional refinements.

Depreciable basis

$972,000

Short-life (5/15-yr)

$252,000 · 26%

Year-1 deduction

$278,000

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$89,000

Land 7% (county tax record, market value split) · building $720,000 over 39 years · new furniture $26,000

Based on: 2,466 sq ft, built 2026, 3 bd / 3 ba, unfurnished, listing features (hot tub, deck, game room, flooring types, appliance list, septic).

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IRS-guide safe-harbor floor: $172,000 in year 1 (15% short-life, $55,000 tax shield), the conservative amount following the IRS audit guide's residential classification table.

5-year property$178,100
  • Kitchen cabinetsdefault

    $11,200 new × 100% good × 1.98 allocation

    $22,200
  • Kitchen countertopsdefault

    $9,200 new × 100% good × 1.98 allocation

    $18,100
  • Decorative trimdefault

    $4,300 new × 100% good × 1.98 allocation

    $8,500
  • Mirrorsdefault

    $500 new × 100% good × 1.98 allocation

    $900
  • Shelvingdefault

    $1,200 new × 100% good × 1.98 allocation

    $2,400
  • Window coverings (25)default

    $6,300 new × 100% good × 1.98 allocation

    $12,400
  • Carpet, vinyl & laminate (100% of floors)listing

    $15,900 new × 100% good × 1.98 allocation

    $31,400
  • Kitchen & laundry equipment plumbingdefault

    $8,700 new × 100% good × 1.98 allocation

    $17,200
  • Kitchen, laundry & data equipment electricaldefault

    $5,300 new × 100% good × 1.98 allocation

    $10,400
  • Appliances (range, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator)listing

    $5,700 new × 100% good × 1.98 allocation

    $11,300
  • Hot tub (freestanding)listing

    $9,000 new × 100% good × 1.98 allocation

    $17,800
  • Furniture bought newlisting

    $19,500 new × 100% good · bought separately

    $19,500
  • Game-room equipment bought newlisting

    $6,000 new × 100% good · bought separately

    $6,000
15-year land improvements$99,600
  • Paving: driveway & walks (paved)default

    $10,300 new × 100% good × 1.98 allocation

    $20,400
  • Landscaping (typical)default

    $9,900 new × 100% good × 1.98 allocation

    $19,600
  • Patiosdefault

    $2,400 new × 100% good × 1.98 allocation

    $4,800
  • Decks & porches (attached)listing

    $27,700 new × 100% good × 1.98 allocation

    $54,900
Building, 39-year$719,600
  • Structure: foundation, framing, walls, windows, doors, roof, interior finishesdefault

    $267,800 new × 100% good × 1.98 allocation

    $529,600
  • Building plumbing & fixturesdefault

    $27,800 new × 100% good × 1.98 allocation

    $54,900
  • Building electrical & lightingdefault

    $28,500 new × 100% good × 1.98 allocation

    $56,400
  • HVACdefault

    $27,800 new × 100% good × 1.98 allocation

    $54,900
  • Septic systemlisting

    $12,000 new × 100% good × 1.98 allocation

    $23,700

About the property

Depreciation schedule: typical cost seg study

Year5-yr15-yrBuildingTotal
1$178,100$99,600$800$278,400
2$0$0$18,500$18,500
3$0$0$18,500$18,500
4$0$0$18,500$18,500
5$0$0$18,500$18,500
6+$0$0$645,000$645,000
Total$178,100$99,600$719,600$997,300

Model-based estimate, not an engineered cost segregation study. The IRS doesn’t approve studies; get a professional study before filing. Using these losses against W-2 income needs the short-term rental exception (average stay ≤7 days + material participation). The 39-year building life applies because stays average under 30 days, a separate test (27.5 years for a long-term rental). Federal only: California, Georgia and Wisconsin disallow bonus depreciation, Ohio adds back 5/6 of it, and Tennessee has no personal income tax. Not tax advice.

Market note

STR allowed in most of Sevier County; inside Gatlinburg city limits only in overnight-rental zones.