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516 Golf Rd

516 Golf Rd

Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

$749,000

2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,327 sqft · Listed 6d ago

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Est. land %Negative cash flow

Year built

2026

Sqft

1,327

Lot sqft

436

HOA / mo

$0

Furnished

No

List date

2026-11-06T15:39:43.000000Z

Revenue

Annual revenue

$45,382

ADR

$179

Occupancy

69%

Cleaning fees (12 mo)

$9,335

Confidence

Low (42.56), 50 comps

Comp revenue range (p25 / median / p75)

$25,409$32,908$54,175

Median revenue of shown comps: $37,559

  • Cozy Cabin Retreat with Hot Tub & Fire Pit

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 128 ft

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

    Revenue $62,446ADR $219Occ ≈ 78%4.9★ (257)

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  • Firepit-Hot Tub-3 mi 2 Dllywd-Up 2 4 adlts/2 cldrn

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 151 ft

    Revenue $34,782ADR $239Occ ≈ 40%5★ (219)

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  • Smoky Mountain Hideaway with Hot Tub & Firepit!

    House · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 184 ft

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

    Revenue $58,285ADR $181Occ ≈ 88%5★ (74)

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  • Moosetrac Cabin-4 mins to downtown/Island/smokies.

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 7 · 197 ft

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

    Revenue $31,190ADR $189Occ ≈ 45%4.8★ (130)

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  • Family Friendly Escape, Near Downtown, Grill, Hot

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 253 ft

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

    Revenue $43,569ADR $241Occ ≈ 50%4.8★ (45)

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  • 3 mi to Dollywood-Sleeps 8-Firepit-Hot Tub-GSMNP

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

    Revenue $67,862ADR $288Occ ≈ 65%5★ (266)

    Airbnb

  • 3 mi to Dollywood FirePit/Sleeps 8/Close to GSMNP

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 318 ft

    Revenue $72,997ADR $235Occ ≈ 85%5★ (119)

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  • Firefly Valley • Spa & Sauna • Firepit • 1 Mi Pkwy

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 361 ft

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • +3

    Revenue $71,730ADR $287Occ ≈ 68%5★ (46)

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  • Best Private P. Forge Location Mins to Dollywood

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 404 ft

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

    Revenue $66,202ADR $219Occ ≈ 83%5★ (403)

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  • Mountain-view Hot Tub Free Tickets

    House · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 492 ft

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

    Revenue $38,572ADR $327Occ ≈ 32%5★ (1)

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  • Paws in the Air - Fire pit and cozy hot tub!

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

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • +2

    Revenue $55,107ADR $250Occ ≈ 60%4.8★ (73)

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  • Bear Clubhouse - Bright spaces and a hot tub!

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

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • +4

    Revenue $41,218ADR $268Occ ≈ 42%4.5★ (81)

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  • Dragonfly Grove • Spa & Sauna • Cinema • 1 Mi Pkwy

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

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • +3

    Revenue $85,288ADR $303Occ ≈ 77%5★ (49)

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  • 2BD/2BA 1MI to parkway Hot Tub!

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

    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • Kitchen
    • +2

    Revenue $32,900ADR $236Occ ≈ 38%4.2★ (47)

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  • Serenity Ridge 312 - 1 Level/King Beds/Pool Access

    Apartment · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.1 mi

    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • +5

    Revenue $31,572ADR $193Occ ≈ 45%4.9★ (28)

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  • Serenity Ridge 322 - Pool Table/Patio/Pool Access

    Apartment · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.1 mi

    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • +5

    Revenue $30,681ADR $195Occ ≈ 43%4.8★ (33)

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  • Pigeon Forge 2 Bedroom Mountain Condo - Unit 312

    Apartment · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.1 mi

    Revenue $16,396ADR $218Occ ≈ 21%4.5★ (4)

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  • Pigeon Forge 2 BDRM Condo - Unit 322

    Apartment · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.1 mi

    Revenue $14,857ADR $197Occ ≈ 21%5★ (1)

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  • Cozy Cabin w/ Fire Pit & Hot Tub

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

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

    Revenue $55,007ADR $281Occ ≈ 54%4.5★ (2)

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  • Pigeon Forge Cabin: Hot Tub, Games, EV Charger

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

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

    Revenue $90,359ADR $309Occ ≈ 80%5★ (193)

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  • Comfy Cabin with Hot-Tub Perfect for Family Vacation in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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

    Revenue $21,373ADR $398Occ ≈ 15%—

    Booking

  • Pigeon Forge's Favorite Family Getaway Log Cabin

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

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

    Revenue $33,980ADR $182Occ ≈ 51%4.7★ (69)

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  • The Bear Crossing

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

    Revenue $72,906ADR $321Occ ≈ 62%—

    Airbnb

  • Decorated Country Christmas 2 BR 2BA + Bunk Beds Wifi High Chair and Porta Crib

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

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

    Revenue $39,469ADR $205Occ ≈ 53%4.8★ (345)

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  • Pigeon Forge - The Bear Crossing - 2 Bedrooms - Sleeps 8

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

    Revenue $2,374ADR $376Occ ≈ 2%—

    Delisted

  • Hidden Treasure heart of Pigeon Forge

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

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • +4

    Revenue $72,143ADR $447Occ ≈ 44%5★ (203)

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  • Delightful 2BR 2nd-Floor | Free Attraction Tickets

    Condominium (condo) · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $10,222ADR $137Occ ≈ 20%4.7★ (70)

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  • A'Dreamin is in the heart of Pigeon Forge

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.3 mi

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

    Revenue $57,931ADR $255Occ ≈ 62%4.8★ (142)

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  • Smoky Bear Suite-Near Dollywood , Golf Course & Family Fun!

    Apartment · 2 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 7 · 0.3 mi

    • Hot tub
    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Wifi
    • +3

    Revenue $26,388ADR $188Occ ≈ 38%5★ (63)

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  • Dollywood Lane Getaway- 5 min to DW, pools

    Condominium (condo) · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.3 mi

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

    Revenue $25,083ADR $198Occ ≈ 35%5★ (39)

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  • Pop's Place - King Bed, Indoor Pool Access

    Condominium (condo) · 2 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.3 mi

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

    Revenue $32,916ADR $226Occ ≈ 40%4.5★ (39)

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  • 10% Off 4 Night Stays - Explore Pigeon Forge

    Condominium (condo) · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $15,602ADR $177Occ ≈ 24%4.5★ (58)

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  • Prime 2BR Condo | Free Attraction Tickets | Pool

    Condominium (condo) · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $1,141ADR $216Occ ≈ 1%4.5★ (100)

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  • GV 2503 - Golf View Resort w/Indoor-Outdoor Pool

    Condominium (condo) · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.3 mi

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

    Revenue $47,564ADR $152Occ ≈ 86%4.8★ (76)

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  • A Hole In One

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

    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • +3

    Revenue $19,320ADR $204Occ ≈ 26%4.8★ (131)

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  • Cozy Condo • Pools • Sauna • Golf • Seasonal Hot Tub

    Condominium (condo) · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.3 mi

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

    Revenue $51,678ADR $179Occ ≈ 79%5★ (53)

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  • Smoky Bear 1103 | Fireplace, Balcony, Pools

    Condominium (condo) · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $35,880ADR $299Occ ≈ 33%3.8★ (18)

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  • Ma & Pa's BeeHive

    Condominium (condo) · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.3 mi

    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • +3

    Revenue $37,559ADR $188Occ ≈ 55%5★ (114)

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  • Up to Par 3211 | Billiards, Resort Pools + Hot Tub

    Condominium (condo) · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.3 mi

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

    Revenue $23,035ADR $246Occ ≈ 26%4.4★ (7)

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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 7.93% = 7.18% Freddie Mac 30-yr avg (Nov 5) + 0.75% investor premium

Est. revenue

$45,382

NOI

$23,601

Cash flow /mo

-$2,128

Cash needed

$239,210

Cash-on-cash

-10.7%

ROE (yr 1)

0.7%

Cap rate

3.2%

DSCR

0.48

Year-1 write-off

$227,310

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$72,739

Year-1 return on equity

  • Cash flow (annual)-$25,533
  • Principal paydown$4,758
  • Appreciation at%$22,470
ROE0.7%

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)$9,076
  • Platform fees (3% of revenue)$1,361
  • Maintenance / capex (5% of revenue)$2,269
  • Utilities & supplies$4,200
  • HOA$0
  • Property tax$380
  • Insurance (STR-rated)$4,494

Cash needed to close

  • Down payment (25%)$187,250
  • Closing costs (4.0%)$29,960
  • Furnishing (bought new)$22,000

Tax savings if the STR loophole applies

  • Tax shield @ 32%$72,739

No county tax record split for property tax, insurance rate and the land/building split, so those use market defaults — edit the price above; 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

$637,000

Short-life (5/15-yr)

$205,000 · 32%

Year-1 deduction

$227,000

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$73,000

Land 15% (market default, no usable tax-record split) · building $432,000 over 39 years · new furniture $22,000

Based on: 1,327 sq ft, built 2026, 2 bd / 2.5 ba, unfurnished, listing features (hot tub, deck, game room, fireplace, stone counters, flooring types, appliance list).

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IRS-guide safe-harbor floor: $147,000 in year 1 (20% short-life, $47,000 tax shield), the conservative amount following the IRS audit guide's residential classification table.

5-year property$157,400
  • Kitchen cabinetsdefault

    $8,700 new × 100% good × 2.24 allocation

    $19,500
  • Kitchen countertops (stone)listing

    $8,900 new × 100% good × 2.24 allocation

    $19,900
  • Decorative trimdefault

    $2,300 new × 100% good × 2.24 allocation

    $5,200
  • Mirrorsdefault

    $300 new × 100% good × 2.24 allocation

    $700
  • Shelvingdefault

    $900 new × 100% good × 2.24 allocation

    $2,000
  • Window coverings (13)default

    $3,300 new × 100% good × 2.24 allocation

    $7,300
  • Carpet, vinyl & laminate (100% of floors)listing

    $8,500 new × 100% good × 2.24 allocation

    $19,100
  • Kitchen & laundry equipment plumbingdefault

    $6,800 new × 100% good × 2.24 allocation

    $15,200
  • Kitchen, laundry & data equipment electricaldefault

    $4,100 new × 100% good × 2.24 allocation

    $9,200
  • Appliances (range, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, washer, dryer)listing

    $7,700 new × 100% good × 2.24 allocation

    $17,200
  • Hot tub (freestanding)listing

    $9,000 new × 100% good × 2.24 allocation

    $20,100
  • 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$69,500
  • Paving: driveway & walks (paved)default

    $7,600 new × 100% good × 2.24 allocation

    $16,900
  • Landscaping (typical)default

    $7,300 new × 100% good × 2.24 allocation

    $16,300
  • Patiosdefault

    $1,300 new × 100% good × 2.24 allocation

    $2,900
  • Decks & porches (attached)listing

    $14,900 new × 100% good × 2.24 allocation

    $33,400
Building, 39-year$431,800
  • Structure: foundation, framing, walls, windows, doors, roof, interior finishesdefault

    $143,800 new × 100% good × 2.24 allocation

    $321,700
  • Building plumbing & fixturesdefault

    $14,900 new × 100% good × 2.24 allocation

    $33,300
  • Building electrical & lightingdefault

    $14,100 new × 100% good × 2.24 allocation

    $31,500
  • HVACdefault

    $14,900 new × 100% good × 2.24 allocation

    $33,400
  • Fireplaces (2)listing

    $5,300 new × 100% good × 2.24 allocation

    $11,800

About the property

Depreciation schedule: typical cost seg study

Year5-yr15-yrBuildingTotal
1$157,400$69,500$500$227,300
2$0$0$11,100$11,100
3$0$0$11,100$11,100
4$0$0$11,100$11,100
5$0$0$11,100$11,100
6+$0$0$387,100$387,100
Total$157,400$69,500$431,800$658,700

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.