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215 Circle Dr Unit 8

215 Circle Dr Unit 8

Gatlinburg, TN 37738

$725,000

4 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,886 sqft · Listed 7d ago

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Est. land %Negative cash flow

Year built

2026

Sqft

1,886

Lot sqft

436

HOA / mo

$350

Furnished

No

List date

2026-11-05T16:51:41.000000Z

Revenue

Annual revenue

$75,823

ADR

$331

Occupancy

63%

Cleaning fees (12 mo)

$11,256

Confidence

Med (53.07), 41 comps

Comp revenue range (p25 / median / p75)

$54,557$77,226$103,108

Median revenue of shown comps: $81,767

  • Gatlinburg 4 Bedroom Cabin Rental-One of a Kind-Walking Distance to the Parkway

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

    Revenue $64,666ADR $369Occ ≈ 48%4.8★ (9)

    Booking

  • The Manor At Burg Hill-Arcade, Pool Table, Hot Tub, free Attraction Tickets!

    Chalet · 4 bd · 4 ba · sleeps 12 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $70,827ADR $385Occ ≈ 50%—

    Booking

  • The Manor At Burg Hill-walk to downtown Gatlinburg

    Cabin · 4 bd · 4.5 ba · sleeps 12 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $71,094ADR $398Occ ≈ 49%4.3★ (7)

    Airbnb

  • Luxury Mtn View Cabin: Hot Tub, Games, Walk Dtwn

    House · 4 bd · 4.5 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.3 mi

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

    Revenue $32,902ADR $470Occ ≈ 19%5★ (4)

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  • Downtown Hickory Hideaway - Can Walk to Gatlinburg

    Cabin · 4 bd · 4.5 ba · sleeps 12 · 0.3 mi

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

    Revenue $102,554ADR $457Occ ≈ 61%4.9★ (54)

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  • Charming Family Home in Downtown Gatlinburg

    House · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 12 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $72,293ADR $325Occ ≈ 61%4.7★ (19)

    AirbnbBooking

  • Family Chalet W/Theater•Arcade•Views•1 mile to DT!

    Cabin · 4 bd · 4.5 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.3 mi

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

    Revenue $119,139ADR $637Occ ≈ 51%5★ (41)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • City Bear | Hot Tub + Heart of Downtown Gatlinburg

    House · 4 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.3 mi

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

    Revenue $108,144ADR $475Occ ≈ 62%4.8★ (41)

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  • Downtown Maple Leaf Lodge | Hot Tub + Pool Table

    Cabin · 4 bd · 4.5 ba · sleeps 12 · 0.3 mi

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

    Revenue $99,401ADR $454Occ ≈ 60%4.8★ (60)

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  • Downtown Pine Tree Paradise | Walk to Gatlinburg

    Cabin · 4 bd · 4.5 ba · sleeps 12 · 0.3 mi

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

    Revenue $98,903ADR $457Occ ≈ 59%5★ (23)

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  • Out of the Ashes is a brand new 3 bedroom cabin with high end touches, hot tub, and a mountain view!

    Chalet · 4 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 9 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $68,555ADR $259Occ ≈ 73%4.5★ (1)

    Booking

  • Creekside Hot Tub | Walk to Downtown Gatlinburg

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

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

    Revenue $22,562ADR $434Occ ≈ 14%4.7★ (6)

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  • NEW 4 bdr on creek 3/4 of a mile from downtown!

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

    Revenue $77,226ADR $347Occ ≈ 61%4.9★ (159)

    Airbnb

  • Serenity Peak -Lux Chalet, Indoor Saltwater Pool, Sauna, Theater and Game Loft

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

    Revenue $113,348ADR $551Occ ≈ 56%—

    Booking

  • 360 Views | Hot Tub | Fireplace

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

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

    Revenue $81,767ADR $534Occ ≈ 42%5★ (21)

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  • Centrally located cabin with views of Gatlinburg

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 12 · 0.6 mi

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

    Revenue $106,014ADR $450Occ ≈ 65%4.9★ (196)

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  • Minutes to Gatlinburg-Free Dollywood Tickets

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.6 mi

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

    Revenue $65,541ADR $367Occ ≈ 49%4.9★ (160)

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  • Absolute Heaven - Hot Tub, City & Mountain Views!

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

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

    Revenue $103,108ADR $530Occ ≈ 53%4.5★ (75)

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  • Location~4BR~6Bed~12Guest~4Full Bath~HotTub~Arcade

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

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

    Revenue $106,586ADR $429Occ ≈ 68%4.8★ (73)

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  • Creekside Hot Tub | Walk to Downtown Gatlinburg

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

    Revenue $6,638ADR $267Occ ≈ 7%—

    Delisted

  • Hidden Springs

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

    Revenue $81,270ADR $404Occ ≈ 55%4.5★ (2)

    Booking

  • The Rose cabin

    Vacation home · 4 bd · 4 ba · sleeps 12 · 0.6 mi

    Revenue $38,423ADR $650Occ ≈ 16%3.9★ (3)

    Booking

  • 3-Bedroom Cabin w/ Game Room & Hot Tub

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

    Revenue $88,375ADR $455Occ ≈ 53%—

    Delisted

  • Indoor pool, MTN views, 20-ft fireplace, secluded

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

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

    Revenue $1,475ADR $491Occ ≈ 1%—

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Topside Splash | Pool, Hot Tub & Mountain Views

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

    Revenue $113,362ADR $661Occ ≈ 47%4.7★ (7)

    Airbnb

  • Loopy Bear | Downtown Gatlinburg•3 Kings•Hot Tub

    Cabin · 4 bd · 3.5 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.7 mi

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

    Revenue $69,178ADR $469Occ ≈ 40%5★ (18)

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  • Luxury Cabin Minutes to Downtown Gatlinburg | 2 Ki

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

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

    Revenue $123,763ADR $476Occ ≈ 71%4.8★ (97)

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  • Perfect Cabin Escape with Views, Hot tub, & Gam Rm

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

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

    Revenue $104,389ADR $364Occ ≈ 79%5★ (101)

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  • The Pinecrest Poolhouse

    Cabin · 4 bd · 4.5 ba · sleeps 12 · 0.7 mi

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

    Revenue $81,044ADR $464Occ ≈ 48%5★ (39)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • 3-Bedroom Cabin w/ Game Room & Hot Tub

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

    Revenue $83,867ADR $323Occ ≈ 71%—

    Airbnb

  • Brand new Soakin’ Bear-views&indoor pool

    Cabin · 4 bd · 4.5 ba · sleeps 12 · 0.7 mi

    Revenue $140,413ADR $382Occ ≈ 100%5★ (2)

    Delisted

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

$75,823

NOI

$41,427

Cash flow /mo

-$511

Cash needed

$239,250

Cash-on-cash

-2.6%

ROE (yr 1)

8.5%

Cap rate

5.7%

DSCR

0.87

Year-1 write-off

$189,914

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$60,773

Year-1 return on equity

  • Cash flow (annual)-$6,134
  • Principal paydown$4,606
  • Appreciation at%$21,750
ROE8.5%

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)$15,165
  • Platform fees (3% of revenue)$2,275
  • Maintenance / capex (5% of revenue)$3,791
  • Utilities & supplies$4,200
  • HOA$4,200
  • Property tax$416
  • Insurance (STR-rated)$4,350

Cash needed to close

  • Down payment (25%)$181,250
  • Closing costs (4.0%)$29,000
  • Furnishing (bought new)$29,000

Tax savings if the STR loophole applies

  • Tax shield @ 32%$60,773

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

$616,000

Short-life (5/15-yr)

$160,000 · 26%

Year-1 deduction

$190,000

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$61,000

Land 15% (market default, no usable tax-record split) · building $456,000 over 39 years · new furniture $29,000

Based on: 1,886 sq ft, built 2026, 4 bd / 3.5 ba, unfurnished, listing features (deck, patio, game room, fireplace, stone counters, flooring types, appliance list, wooded lot).

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IRS-guide safe-harbor floor: $113,000 in year 1 (14% short-life, $36,000 tax shield), the conservative amount following the IRS audit guide's residential classification table.

5-year property$118,500
  • Kitchen cabinetsdefault

    $9,900 new × 100% good × 1.65 allocation

    $16,400
  • Kitchen countertops (stone)listing

    $10,200 new × 100% good × 1.65 allocation

    $16,800
  • Decorative trimdefault

    $3,300 new × 100% good × 1.65 allocation

    $5,400
  • Mirrorsdefault

    $500 new × 100% good × 1.65 allocation

    $700
  • Shelvingdefault

    $1,500 new × 100% good × 1.65 allocation

    $2,500
  • Window coverings (19)default

    $4,800 new × 100% good × 1.65 allocation

    $7,800
  • Carpet, vinyl & laminate (50% of floors)listing

    $6,100 new × 100% good × 1.65 allocation

    $10,000
  • Kitchen & laundry equipment plumbingdefault

    $7,700 new × 100% good × 1.65 allocation

    $12,700
  • Kitchen, laundry & data equipment electricaldefault

    $4,700 new × 100% good × 1.65 allocation

    $7,700
  • Appliances (range, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator)listing

    $5,700 new × 100% good × 1.65 allocation

    $9,400
  • Furniture bought newlisting

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

    $23,000
  • Game-room equipment bought newlisting

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

    $6,000
15-year land improvements$71,000
  • Paving: driveway & walks (paved)default

    $9,000 new × 100% good × 1.65 allocation

    $14,800
  • Landscaping (minimal)listing

    $4,300 new × 100% good × 1.65 allocation

    $7,100
  • Patioslisting

    $8,500 new × 100% good × 1.65 allocation

    $14,000
  • Decks & porches (attached)listing

    $21,200 new × 100% good × 1.65 allocation

    $35,000
Building, 39-year$455,800
  • Structure: foundation, framing, walls, windows, doors, roof, interior finishesdefault

    $204,100 new × 100% good × 1.65 allocation

    $336,500
  • Building plumbing & fixturesdefault

    $21,200 new × 100% good × 1.65 allocation

    $35,000
  • Building electrical & lightingdefault

    $21,200 new × 100% good × 1.65 allocation

    $34,900
  • HVACdefault

    $21,200 new × 100% good × 1.65 allocation

    $35,000
  • Hardwood & tile floorsdefault

    $6,100 new × 100% good × 1.65 allocation

    $10,000
  • Fireplacelisting

    $2,600 new × 100% good × 1.65 allocation

    $4,300

About the property

Depreciation schedule: typical cost seg study

Year5-yr15-yrBuildingTotal
1$118,500$71,000$500$189,900
2$0$0$11,700$11,700
3$0$0$11,700$11,700
4$0$0$11,700$11,700
5$0$0$11,700$11,700
6+$0$0$408,600$408,600
Total$118,500$71,000$455,800$645,300

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.