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1023 Gordon Way

1023 Gordon Way

Sevierville, TN 37876

$390,000

2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,604 sqft · Listed today

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Negative cash flow

Year built

2000

Sqft

1,604

Lot sqft

24,829

HOA / mo

$167

Furnished

No

List date

2026-10-02T11:46:00.000000Z

Revenue

Annual revenue

$38,241

ADR

$178

Occupancy

59%

Cleaning fees (12 mo)

$7,509

Confidence

Med (59.45), 50 comps

Comp revenue range (p25 / median / p75)

$26,495$36,879$44,498
  • 2 Bedroom, Sleep 6, Hot Tub, Fishing

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 7 · 154 ft

    Revenue $42,134ADR $234Occ ≈ 49%4★ (3)

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  • Serene Nest | By Colonial Properties

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 7 · 164 ft

    Revenue $34,391ADR $258Occ ≈ 37%5★ (1)

    Vrbo

  • "Douglas Dream" 2 Bedroom Cabin

    House · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 200 ft

    Revenue $38,446ADR $516Occ ≈ 20%—

    Airbnb

  • Douglas Lake Cabin Retreat・Beautiful Views・Hot Tub

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 207 ft

    Revenue $17,382ADR $186Occ ≈ 26%4.7★ (15)

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  • The Den Rustic Romantic Cabin

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 223 ft

    Revenue $41,604ADR $223Occ ≈ 51%5★ (119)

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  • Douglas Lake-Cheerful 2Bd/2Ba + Loft bed - No Pets

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 266 ft

    Revenue $16,712ADR $208Occ ≈ 22%4.8★ (94)

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  • Mountaintop RnR | Hot Tub & Forest Views

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 341 ft

    Revenue $46,392ADR $197Occ ≈ 65%4.8★ (46)

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  • New! Game Room, Views, Hot Tub + King Suites

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 374 ft

    Revenue $49,659ADR $179Occ ≈ 76%4.8★ (44)

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  • Mtn Cabin w/Lake and Pool Access

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 381 ft

    Revenue $39,345ADR $209Occ ≈ 52%4.9★ (59)

    Airbnb

  • Quiet cabin located in the Douglas Lake Resort

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 404 ft

    Revenue $38,021ADR $142Occ ≈ 73%4.9★ (397)

    Vrbo

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  • Cozy Cabin, Minutes to Dollywood, Hot Tub, Pool

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 423 ft

    Revenue $41,659ADR $148Occ ≈ 77%4.8★ (109)

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  • LakeView+HotTub+PoolTable+RetroGaming+GasFireplace

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.1 mi

    Revenue $44,653ADR $258Occ ≈ 47%5★ (157)

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  • Hot Tub + Game Loft | Inside Douglas Lake Resort

    House · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.1 mi

    Revenue $44,640ADR $205Occ ≈ 60%4.5★ (38)

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  • *Beautiful 2BD w/ VIEWS! Hot Tub + Pool Access!*

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 7 · 0.1 mi

    Revenue $43,960ADR $215Occ ≈ 56%4.8★ (38)

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  • Authentic Log Cabin Near Douglas Lake

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $31,492ADR $227Occ ≈ 38%4.2★ (6)

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  • Serenity Now at Douglas Lake*Pets OK*Game Room

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $61,429ADR $282Occ ≈ 60%4.9★ (74)

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  • Windermere at Douglas Lake Resort

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $23,398ADR $159Occ ≈ 40%4.8★ (467)

    Vrbo

  • Treetop Cabin w/Hot Tub, Arcade, Pool

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $46,037ADR $194Occ ≈ 65%5★ (151)

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  • Ambleside Of The Smokys

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 5 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $17,937ADR $172Occ ≈ 29%4.7★ (430)

    Vrbo

  • Mountain Splendor by American Patriot Getaways

    Vacation home · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $40,176ADR $242Occ ≈ 45%—

    Booking

  • Lakeview Pointe - Soak After a Day on Douglas Lake

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $58,291ADR $223Occ ≈ 72%4.5★ (19)

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  • Whiskey Barrel w/ Hot Tub, Arcade Game & Fire Pit!

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $41,860ADR $190Occ ≈ 60%4.8★ (31)

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  • Adorable Cabin, Sleeps 8・Beautiful Views・Hot Tub

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $33,373ADR $202Occ ≈ 45%5★ (2)

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  • Still Water Hideaway: Calm Waters, Quiet Escapes

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $35,569ADR $258Occ ≈ 38%4.8★ (29)

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  • Mountain Splendor*Douglas Lake*Boat Ramp

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $31,361ADR $198Occ ≈ 43%4.8★ (8)

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  • Mountain Views • Hot Tub • Pet Friendly • Sleeps 8

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $52,997ADR $190Occ ≈ 76%4.8★ (270)

    Airbnb

  • Deluxe Cabin on Douglas Lake | Dollywood

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $16,000ADR $232Occ ≈ 19%4.5★ (6)

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  • Cozy lake house cabin. Sleeps 8-10. Hot Tub!

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $34,561ADR $233Occ ≈ 41%4.8★ (140)

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  • 2 BR cabin w/hot tub, community pool, amazing view

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $8,661ADR $235Occ ≈ 10%4.8★ (10)

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  • *New* Peaceful Mtn Retreat | Dock | Pool | Hot Tub

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $18,677ADR $208Occ ≈ 25%4.9★ (13)

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  • Lake Cabin | 2 Masters + Prime Location + Hot tub

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $44,071ADR $196Occ ≈ 62%4.9★ (224)

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  • Peace By the Lake

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $33,765ADR $153Occ ≈ 60%4.7★ (255)

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  • Stairway to Heaven by Beyond Expectations

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $37,465ADR $175Occ ≈ 59%4.5★ (53)

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  • Private and Cozy Cabin in Douglas Lake Resort, Yet Close to Area Attractions.

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

    Revenue $7,300ADR $221Occ ≈ 9%4.8★ (118)

    Vrbo

  • Smokies Cabin on Douglas Lake w/ Resort Pool

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $29,280ADR $177Occ ≈ 45%4.8★ (18)

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  • Private Deck: Lake Resort Cabin in Sevierville!

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $35,654ADR $217Occ ≈ 45%4★ (4)

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  • Cedar Top | Reduced Rates + Near Lake!

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

    Revenue $55,587ADR $310Occ ≈ 49%3.6★ (16)

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  • Douglas Lake Cabin Rental-Access to Boat Launch-Pool Table-Internet-Hot Tub

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

    Revenue $36,293ADR $202Occ ≈ 49%4.6★ (60)

    VrboBooking

  • A Smoky Mountain Lake Cabin, HT

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 5 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $46,188ADR $220Occ ≈ 58%4.5★ (32)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Cabin w/ Deck, Hot Tub & Douglas Lake Resort Perks

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 7 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $29,198ADR $198Occ ≈ 40%4.8★ (18)

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  • Lake access~Private hot tub~Resort pool~Pool table

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

    Revenue $45,879ADR $256Occ ≈ 49%5★ (269)

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  • Smoky Mountains Cabin < 1 Mi to Douglas Lake

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

    Revenue $25,594ADR $174Occ ≈ 40%4.8★ (116)

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  • Picturesque Log Cabin with Private Hot Tub and Arcade Games on Douglas Lake near Sevierville, Tennessee

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

    Revenue $74,219ADR $428Occ ≈ 48%—

    VrboBooking

  • Tippy Canoe Cabin: Lake views & Hot Tub

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

    Revenue $39,644ADR $297Occ ≈ 37%5★ (78)

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  • Cabin next to Douglas Lake with Hot Tub and

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

    Revenue $31,843ADR $215Occ ≈ 41%4.5★ (44)

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  • Walk to Douglas Lake: Cabin w/ Private Hot Tub!

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

    Revenue $17,598ADR $209Occ ≈ 23%4.8★ (5)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Walk to Douglas Lake: Cabin w/ Private Hot Tub!

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

    Revenue $4,834ADR $210Occ ≈ 6%—

    Airbnb

  • Cozy cabin by Pigeon Forge, Dollywood, Gatlinburg

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

    Revenue $54,692ADR $211Occ ≈ 71%5★ (327)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Douglas Lake Cabin w/ Boat Ramp & Water Access!

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

    Revenue $23,907ADR $204Occ ≈ 32%4.7★ (107)

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  • Hide-A-Way With a View, 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Lakefront Cabin

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

    Revenue $17,627ADR $208Occ ≈ 23%4.8★ (193)

    Vrbo

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

$38,241

NOI

$18,354

Cash flow /mo

-$623

Cash needed

$135,100

Cash-on-cash

-5.5%

ROE (yr 1)

4.9%

Cap rate

4.7%

DSCR

0.71

Year-1 write-off

$100,756

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$32,242

Year-1 return on equity

  • Cash flow (annual)-$7,475
  • Principal paydown$2,429
  • Appreciation at%$11,700
ROE4.9%

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)$7,648
  • Platform fees (3% of revenue)$1,147
  • Maintenance / capex (5% of revenue)$1,912
  • Utilities & supplies$4,200
  • HOA$2,004
  • Property tax$636
  • Insurance (STR-rated)$2,340

Cash needed to close

  • Down payment (25%)$97,500
  • Closing costs (4.0%)$15,600
  • Furnishing (bought new)$22,000

Tax savings if the STR loophole applies

  • Tax shield @ 32%$32,242

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

$356,000

Short-life (5/15-yr)

$78,000 · 22%

Year-1 deduction

$101,000

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$32,000

Land 9% (county tax record, market value split) · building $278,000 over 39 years · new furniture $22,000

Based on: 1,604 sq ft, built 2000, 2 bd / 2.5 ba, unfurnished, listing features (deck, game room, fireplace, flooring types, appliance list, septic).

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IRS-guide safe-harbor floor: $65,000 in year 1 (12% short-life, $21,000 tax shield), the conservative amount following the IRS audit guide's residential classification table.

5-year property$63,000
  • Kitchen cabinetsdefault

    $9,300 new × 40% good × 2.08 allocation

    $7,800
  • Kitchen countertopsdefault

    $7,600 new × 40% good × 2.08 allocation

    $6,400
  • Decorative trimdefault

    $2,800 new × 40% good × 2.08 allocation

    $2,300
  • Mirrorsdefault

    $300 new × 40% good × 2.08 allocation

    $300
  • Shelvingdefault

    $900 new × 40% good × 2.08 allocation

    $800
  • Window coverings (16)default

    $4,000 new × 40% good × 2.08 allocation

    $3,300
  • Carpet, vinyl & laminate (25% of floors)listing

    $2,600 new × 40% good × 2.08 allocation

    $2,200
  • Kitchen & laundry equipment plumbingdefault

    $7,200 new × 48% good × 2.08 allocation

    $7,300
  • Kitchen, laundry & data equipment electricaldefault

    $4,400 new × 48% good × 2.08 allocation

    $4,400
  • Appliances (range, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, washer, dryer)listing

    $7,700 new × 40% good × 2.08 allocation

    $6,400
  • Furniture bought newlisting

    $16,000 new × 100% good · bought separately

    $16,000
  • Game-room equipment bought newlisting

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

    $6,000
15-year land improvements$37,400
  • Paving: driveway & walks (paved)default

    $8,300 new × 50% good × 2.08 allocation

    $8,700
  • Landscaping (typical)default

    $8,000 new × 50% good × 2.08 allocation

    $8,300
  • Patiosdefault

    $1,600 new × 50% good × 2.08 allocation

    $1,700
  • Decks & porches (attached)listing

    $18,000 new × 50% good × 2.08 allocation

    $18,800
Building, 39-year$277,500
  • Structure: foundation, framing, walls, windows, doors, roof, interior finishesdefault

    $174,100 new × 57% good × 2.08 allocation

    $205,600
  • Building plumbing & fixturesdefault

    $18,000 new × 48% good × 2.08 allocation

    $18,000
  • Building electrical & lightingdefault

    $17,600 new × 48% good × 2.08 allocation

    $17,600
  • HVACdefault

    $18,100 new × 40% good × 2.08 allocation

    $15,100
  • Hardwood & tile floorsdefault

    $7,700 new × 40% good × 2.08 allocation

    $6,500
  • Fireplacelisting

    $2,600 new × 40% good × 2.08 allocation

    $2,200
  • Septic systemlisting

    $12,000 new × 50% good × 2.08 allocation

    $12,500

About the property

Depreciation schedule: typical cost seg study

Year5-yr15-yrBuildingTotal
1$63,000$37,400$300$100,800
2$0$0$7,100$7,100
3$0$0$7,100$7,100
4$0$0$7,100$7,100
5$0$0$7,100$7,100
6+$0$0$248,800$248,800
Total$63,000$37,400$277,500$378,000

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.