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3204 Stepping Stone Dr

3204 Stepping Stone Dr

Sevierville, TN 37862

$1,150,000

4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,120 sqft · Listed 1d ago

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Year built

2023

Sqft

3,120

Lot sqft

48,352

HOA / mo

$79

Furnished

No

List date

2026-10-22T18:03:13.000000Z

Revenue

Annual revenue

$93,064

ADR

$394

Occupancy

65%

Cleaning fees (12 mo)

$17,506

Confidence

Low (44.65), 46 comps

Comp revenue range (p25 / median / p75)

$38,340$64,662$99,960

Median revenue of shown comps: $68,997

  • Luxury 4 BR w/ Hot Tub, Mtn Views, Hot Tub + WiFi

    Cabin · 4 bd · 4 ba · sleeps 11 · 16 ft

    • Hot tub
    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • +6

    Revenue $113,214ADR $468Occ ≈ 66%4.8★ (60)

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  • Wooden Beauty By Avada Properties

    Vacation home · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.1 mi

    Revenue $59,955ADR $212Occ ≈ 77%—

    Booking

  • Mountain Spirit - Hot Tub, Game Room, WIFI

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 12 · 0.2 mi

    • Hot tub
    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • +6

    Revenue $64,662ADR $383Occ ≈ 46%4.5★ (4)

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  • See the Smokies in Full Fall Color

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 12 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $35,111ADR $257Occ ≈ 37%4.7★ (11)

    Airbnb

  • FreeDollywoodTix•Pool•Sauna•Hot Tub•Modern•Dogs allowed

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.3 mi

    • Hot tub
    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • +6

    Revenue $68,997ADR $336Occ ≈ 56%4.7★ (30)

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  • Sunset Station By Avada Properties

    Vacation home · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $22,900ADR $211Occ ≈ 30%—

    Booking

  • Fun and Serene Family Cabin & Huge Deck

    Cabin · 4 bd · 4 ba · sleeps 13 · 0.3 mi

    • Hot tub
    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • +7

    Revenue $74,347ADR $347Occ ≈ 59%4.8★ (193)

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  • *Spacious 4BD Lodge w/ HOT TUB! Pool + Mtn Views!*

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 12 · 0.3 mi

    • Hot tub
    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • +5

    Revenue $98,723ADR $427Occ ≈ 63%4.9★ (95)

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  • 4 bedrooms and loft sleeps 12 with view pool table 2 levels of decks and hot tub

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 12 · 0.4 mi

    • Hot tub
    • Pool
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • +5

    Revenue $56,285ADR $316Occ ≈ 49%—

    Vrbo

  • Epic Views, King Beds, Hottub, Gameroom - Sleep 12

    House · 4 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 12 · 0.4 mi

    • Hot tub
    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • +7

    Revenue $2,129ADR $532Occ ≈ 1%5★ (1)

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  • JERNE To The Top

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 12 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $96,129ADR $440Occ ≈ 60%4.5★ (20)

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  • Beneath The Stars by American Patriot Getaways

    Vacation home · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $72,111ADR $281Occ ≈ 70%5★ (1)

    Booking

  • A Stoney Mountain View

    Cabin · 4 bd · 4 ba · sleeps 13 · 0.4 mi

    • Hot tub
    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Wifi
    • +5

    Revenue $135,460ADR $582Occ ≈ 64%4.9★ (70)

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  • Group Retreat + Pet Friendly/Sleeps for 12

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 12 · 0.4 mi

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • +5

    Revenue $126,804ADR $500Occ ≈ 69%4.2★ (97)

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  • Beautiful Escape by American Patriot Getaways

    Vacation home · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $70,947ADR $329Occ ≈ 59%—

    Booking

  • Private! Amazing Views - 3000 sq ft - Big Deck!

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 12 · 0.4 mi

    • Hot tub
    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • +6

    Revenue $36,434ADR $353Occ ≈ 28%5★ (11)

    Airbnb

  • Chalet W Arcade Games, Sleeps 12・Large Yard・Resort

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 12 · 0.4 mi

    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Pets OK
    • Wifi
    • +3

    Revenue $24,379ADR $261Occ ≈ 26%3.2★ (8)

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  • Cozy Luxe Cabin, Swim Spa, Game Room, Near Smokies

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 12 · 0.5 mi

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • +5

    Revenue $115,389ADR $466Occ ≈ 68%4.4★ (15)

    Airbnb

  • Family friendly! 3King+Bunk|PingPong|PoolTbl|Priva

    Cabin · 4 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 11 · 0.5 mi

    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • +4

    Revenue $58,670ADR $398Occ ≈ 40%5★ (108)

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  • 4BR w/shared pool, games, free attraction tickets

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 12 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $3,367ADR $393Occ ≈ 2%4.2★ (5)

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  • Smoky Summit Stays By Avada Properties

    Vacation home · 4 bd · 4 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $75,158ADR $316Occ ≈ 65%5★ (1)

    Booking

  • Hot Tub|Game Room|Pool Table|King Beds|Fast WiFi

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $41,999ADR $353Occ ≈ 33%4.9★ (45)

    Airbnb

  • *Spacious 4BD Lodge w/ POOL! Hot Tub + Games!*

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.5 mi

    • Hot tub
    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • +5

    Revenue $72,718ADR $334Occ ≈ 60%4.5★ (39)

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  • Pigeon Forge Cabin CM2 -4BR - 1 Loft Great View!

    Chalet · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 12 · 0.5 mi

    • Hot tub
    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • +6

    Revenue $49,519ADR $381Occ ≈ 36%4.5★ (138)

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  • Cozy Cabin w/Hot tub,Views, Arcade,Air Hockey,WIFI

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.6 mi

    • Hot tub
    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • +6

    Revenue $57,661ADR $444Occ ≈ 36%4.9★ (165)

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  • Paws in the Pool by American Patriot Getaways

    Vacation home · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.6 mi

    Revenue $151,386ADR $558Occ ≈ 74%—

    Booking

  • Lunar Lodge #317

    Vacation home · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.6 mi

    Revenue $12,238ADR $518Occ ≈ 6%—

    Booking

  • 4 BR w/ Hot Tub, Pool Table, Pool Access + WiFi

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 12 · 0.6 mi

    • Hot tub
    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • +6

    Revenue $101,197ADR $369Occ ≈ 75%4.5★ (108)

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  • Expansive Smoky Mountain Retreat w/ Hot Tub & Deck

    Cabin · 4 bd · 4.5 ba · sleeps 12 · 0.6 mi

    Revenue $89,609ADR $411Occ ≈ 60%4.5★ (89)

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  • 4 Bedrooms with Outdoor Kitchen, Fire Pit, Hot Tub

    Cabin · 4 bd · 4.5 ba · sleeps 12 · 0.6 mi

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • +3

    Revenue $55,442ADR $364Occ ≈ 42%4.8★ (7)

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  • Top of Mtn View/Hot Tub/Game Room/Spacious/Family

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 12 · 0.7 mi

    Revenue $35,443ADR $534Occ ≈ 18%5★ (59)

    Airbnb

  • Ritzy Bear Lodge, Game Room, Mountain Views, WIFI, Fireplace on deck, arcade Game

    Chalet · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 12 · 0.7 mi

    Revenue $84,977ADR $341Occ ≈ 68%—

    Booking

  • Ritzy Bear Lodge, Game Room, Mountain Views, WIFI

    Chalet · 4 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 12 · 0.7 mi

    • Hot tub
    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • +5

    Revenue $106,682ADR $407Occ ≈ 72%4.2★ (4)

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  • Group Retreat 2 Cabins Near Each Other • Sleeps 12

    Cabin · 4 bd · 4 ba · sleeps 12 · 0.7 mi

    Revenue $122,423ADR $538Occ ≈ 62%5★ (1)

    Airbnb

  • Luxury Cabin Retreat w/ Glass Floor Over Creek, 4BR/4BA Near Pigeon Forge, 5 AC

    Cabin · 4 bd · 4 ba · sleeps 12 · 0.7 mi

    • Hot tub
    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • +6

    Revenue $56,433ADR $336Occ ≈ 46%5★ (4)

    Vrbo

  • Stunning Views! Firepit/Hot Tub/Games&Theater Room

    Cabin · 4 bd · 4.5 ba · sleeps 9 · 0.7 mi

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • +6

    Revenue $37,187ADR $481Occ ≈ 21%5★

    Vrbo

  • Stunning Views! Firepit/Hot Tub/Games&Theater Room

    Cabin · 4 bd · 4.5 ba · sleeps 9 · 0.7 mi

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • +6

    Revenue $120,044ADR $723Occ ≈ 45%5★ (11)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Mountain Log Cabin, Games, HotTub, Outdoor Firepit

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.7 mi

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • +4

    Revenue $51,215ADR $285Occ ≈ 49%4.5★ (36)

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  • Smoky Mtn Luxury: Views, Theater, Outdoor Kitchen

    Cabin · 4 bd · 4 ba · sleeps 12 · 0.7 mi

    • Hot tub
    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • +6

    Revenue $157,910ADR $601Occ ≈ 72%4.9★ (87)

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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

Est. revenue

$93,064

NOI

$50,584

Cash flow /mo

$4,215

Cash needed

$1,219,000

Cash-on-cash (all cash)

4.1%

ROE (yr 1)

7.0%

Cap rate

4.4%

DSCR

—

Year-1 write-off

$268,485

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$85,915

Year-1 return on equity

  • Cash flow (annual)$50,584
  • Principal paydown (n/a, cash)$0
  • Appreciation at%$34,500
ROE7.0%

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)$18,613
  • Platform fees (3% of revenue)$2,792
  • Maintenance / capex (5% of revenue)$4,653
  • Utilities & supplies$4,200
  • HOA$948
  • Property tax$4,374
  • Insurance (STR-rated)$6,900

Cash needed to close

  • Purchase price (all cash)$1,150,000
  • Closing costs (4.0%)$46,000
  • Furnishing (bought new)$23,000

Tax savings if the STR loophole applies

  • Tax shield @ 32%$85,915

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

$1,128,000

Short-life (5/15-yr)

$245,000 · 22%

Year-1 deduction

$268,000

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$86,000

Land 2% (county tax record, market value split) · building $884,000 over 39 years · new furniture $23,000

Based on: 3,120 sq ft, built 2023, 4 bd / 3.5 ba, unfurnished, listing features (deck, fireplace, flooring types, appliance list, septic).

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IRS-guide safe-harbor floor: $154,000 in year 1 (11% short-life, $49,000 tax shield), the conservative amount following the IRS audit guide's residential classification table.

5-year property$160,800
  • Kitchen cabinetsdefault

    $12,600 new × 88% good × 2.03 allocation

    $22,600
  • Kitchen countertopsdefault

    $10,300 new × 88% good × 2.03 allocation

    $18,500
  • Decorative trimdefault

    $5,500 new × 88% good × 2.03 allocation

    $9,800
  • Mirrorsdefault

    $500 new × 75% good × 2.03 allocation

    $700
  • Shelvingdefault

    $1,500 new × 88% good × 2.03 allocation

    $2,700
  • Window coverings (31)default

    $7,800 new × 70% good × 2.03 allocation

    $11,000
  • Carpet, vinyl & laminate (100% of floors)listing

    $20,100 new × 75% good × 2.03 allocation

    $30,600
  • Kitchen & laundry equipment plumbingdefault

    $9,800 new × 94% good × 2.03 allocation

    $18,800
  • Kitchen, laundry & data equipment electricaldefault

    $5,900 new × 94% good × 2.03 allocation

    $11,400
  • Appliances (range, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, washer, dryer)listing

    $7,700 new × 75% good × 2.03 allocation

    $11,700
  • Furniture bought newlisting

    $23,000 new × 100% good · bought separately

    $23,000
15-year land improvements$106,800
  • Paving: driveway & walks (paved)default

    $11,600 new × 88% good × 2.03 allocation

    $20,700
  • Landscaping (typical)default

    $11,100 new × 88% good × 2.03 allocation

    $19,900
  • Patiosdefault

    $3,100 new × 88% good × 2.03 allocation

    $5,500
  • Decks & porches (attached)listing

    $35,100 new × 85% good × 2.03 allocation

    $60,600
Building, 39-year$883,700
  • Structure: foundation, framing, walls, windows, doors, roof, interior finishesdefault

    $339,000 new × 95% good × 2.03 allocation

    $654,500
  • Building plumbing & fixturesdefault

    $35,200 new × 94% good × 2.03 allocation

    $67,200
  • Building electrical & lightingdefault

    $36,800 new × 94% good × 2.03 allocation

    $70,400
  • HVACdefault

    $35,100 new × 85% good × 2.03 allocation

    $60,700
  • Fireplaces (2)listing

    $5,300 new × 88% good × 2.03 allocation

    $9,400
  • Septic systemlisting

    $12,000 new × 88% good × 2.03 allocation

    $21,500

About the property

Depreciation schedule: typical cost seg study

Year5-yr15-yrBuildingTotal
1$160,800$106,800$900$268,500
2$0$0$22,700$22,700
3$0$0$22,700$22,700
4$0$0$22,700$22,700
5$0$0$22,700$22,700
6+$0$0$792,100$792,100
Total$160,800$106,800$883,700$1,151,200

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.