John Thompson

Maryville TN

5.0stars, 1 Review

Why The Smokies, LLC

34 Closed Sales

$17.6M Total Value

$115K - $1.6M Price Range

$518.8K Average Price

Prior five years

About John

John Thompson is the Principal Broker/Owner of Why The Smokies, LLC,
and Blount County Real Estate, LLC, located in Blount County, TN, a gateway to The Great Smoky Mountains National Park. John is a graduate of Rutgers University with a degree in Economics/Finance and studied Electrical Engineering and Mathematics at Virginia Tech. John is happily married and a military veteran.

John's specialty is assisting investors with buying and selling short-term overnight rental properties as well as retirees looking to move to East Tennessee. He is a member of both the Knoxville Area Association of Realtors and the Greater Smoky Mountain Association of Realtors. John's designations include ABR - Accredited Buyers Representative, Master GRI - Graduate Realtors Institute, and SRES - Seniors Real Estate Specialists as well as other professional designations.

Home Types: House, Lot/Land

Years of Experience: 10

Transaction History

1 Year
2 Year
5 Year

Seller Deals

Total Deals

Total Value

$1,552,000

Average Sale Price

$1,552,000

Buyer Deals

Total Deals

Total Value

$830,000

Average Sale Price

$415,000

Price Range

$285K - $545K

Seller Deals

Total Deals

Total Value

$10,833,500

Average Sale Price

$677,094

Price Range

$49K - $1.6M

Buyer Deals

Total Deals

Total Value

$6,807,000

Average Sale Price

$378,167

Price Range

$65K - $980K

5 Year View

Neighborhoods John is Experienced In

John's Active Listings

$179,000
- Land
- 1.64 Acres
- $109,146 per Acre
2202 Ridgeland Cir

Sevierville, TN
1.64 acre lot in Gated and Resort Mountain Community of Shagbark; only 15 minutes to downtown Pigeon Forge. Resort has Outdoor Community Pool, Clubhouse, Tennis Court, Dog Park and Playground. See survey for lot dimensions recommended building site location. Buyer & Buyers agent to verify all MLS information and community restrictions.

John Thompson Why The Smokies, LLC

$578,000
- 1 Bed
- 2 Baths
- 1,331 Sq Ft
3064 S Clear Fork Rd

Sevierville, TN
Welcome to Lyle's Clear View Cabin, nestled in the heart of lovely Wears Valley. Rental gross Income for 2025 was $120,000! Top 5% of Airbnb vacation rentals nationwide (Sweet Cabin w/ Sauna on Airbnb) based on reviews and ratings. stunning home blends modern elegance with rustic charm. Inside you're greeted by an open living space with stone gas fireplace and bathed in natural light from floor

John Thompson Why The Smokies, LLC

Co-Listing Agent

$1,195,000
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,500 Sq Ft
520 Edgewood Dr

Gatlinburg, TN
Located in the popular Chalet Village North community with an amazing location & never ending views, this beauty is only 3 miles from the city's center, nestled high on a ridge less than one mile to the parkway and the Gatlinburg Welcome Center. This gorgeous home was built in 2021 and comes with modern, luxury amenities. You will have full unobstructed vista views from the private porch off each

John Thompson Why The Smokies, LLC

Co-Listing Agent

$1,490,000
- 3 Beds
- 4.5 Baths
- 4,556 Sq Ft
3148 Rocking Chair Ln

Sevierville, TN
This gorgeous, updated, luxury cabin with soaring vaulted ceilings would make a wonderful fulltime residence but is currently being used as an overnight rental. (5 physical bedrooms; 3 bedroom septic) It's located in the peaceful and sought after subdivision of the Homestead in Wears Valley where wildlife is abundant and the opportunity to watch the bears, deer and turkeys is very likely from

John Thompson Why The Smokies, LLC

$678,000
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,535 Sq Ft
1669 Hidden Hills Rd

Gatlinburg, TN
Investors Jewel or Permanent Residence! Turnkey Ready! Fully furnished 3-bedroom, 2 full bath log cabin with 2-car Garage / Game room. Only 5 minutes to downtown Gatlinburg. Located in popular Resort with 2 Pools, Playground and Pavilion. Secluded private setting with creek and koi pond left of driveway. The garage was converted into a large game room (air hockey table, full-size pool table,

John Thompson Why The Smokies, LLC

Other Experience

First Time Home Buyers, Investments, Luxury Homes, Military Families, New Construction, Veteran Programs

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