John Thompson

Maryville TN

5.0stars, 1 Review

Why The Smokies, LLC

31 Closed Sales

$16.3M Total Value

$150K - $1.6M Price Range

$526K Average Price

Prior 5 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, Condo, MultiFamily

Years of Experience: 10

Transaction History

1 Year
2 Year
5 Year

Seller Deals
Total Deals	3
Total Value	$2,727,000
Average Sale Price	$909,000
Price Range	$540K - $1.6M

Buyer Deals
Total Deals	1
Total Value	$549,000
Average Sale Price	$549,000

Seller Deals
Total Deals	3
Total Value	$2,727,000
Average Sale Price	$909,000
Price Range	$540K - $1.6M

Buyer Deals
Total Deals	2
Total Value	$834,000
Average Sale Price	$417,000
Price Range	$285K - $549K

Seller Deals
Total Deals	15
Total Value	$10,134,500
Average Sale Price	$675,633
Price Range	$75K - $1.6M

Buyer Deals
Total Deals	16
Total Value	$6,171,000
Average Sale Price	$385,688
Price Range	$65K - $980K

5 Year View

Neighborhoods John is Experienced In

John's Active Listings

$2,490,000
- 3 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 4,207 Sq Ft
2203 Ridgeland Cir

Sevierville, TN
Welcome to 2203 Ridgeland View Lodge: Winner of the prestigious 2025 Silver Award by the Log & Timber Home Council of the National Association of Home Builders! This recently constructed 4,200 sq. ft. fully furnished craftsman styled log home, with captivating mountain views, boasts 2,000 sq. ft. of Trex decking on almost 2 acres and comes with a life-time timber warranty for both first and

John Thompson Why The Smokies, LLC

$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

Co-Listing Agent

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

Sevierville, TN
This gorgeous, luxury cabin with recent updates and soaring vaulted ceilings would make a wonderful fulltime residence but is currently being used as an overnight rental estimated to to earn 142K! (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

John Thompson Why The Smokies, LLC

Co-Listing Agent

$1,175,000
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,500 Sq Ft
520 Edgewood Dr

Gatlinburg, TN
Welcome to 520 Edgewood Dr., a Hidden Gem in Gatlinburg TN!Nestled within the picturesque Chalet Village North Community, 520 Edgewood Dr is a testament to mountain living at its finest. Custom built in 2021 with modern luxury amenities and unobstructed views of the Great Smoky Mountains from the private porches off each bedroom and main living room. Not just a home, but an experience!

John Thompson Why The Smokies, LLC

Recently Sold

$540,000

Sold Apr 21, 2026
- 1 Bed
- 2 Baths
- 1,331 Sq Ft
3064 S Clear Fork Rd

Sevierville, TN
- 19% Below List
- $406/SF
- 25 Days On Market
- Current Est. Value $562K
John Thompson Why The Smokies, LLC

$635,000

Sold Feb 10, 2026
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,535 Sq Ft
1669 Hidden Hills Rd

Gatlinburg, TN
- 18% Below List
- $250/SF
- 0 Days On Market
- Current Est. Value $642K
John Thompson Why The Smokies, LLC

$380,000

Sold Nov 30, 2023
- 1 Bed
- 2.5 Baths
- 1,388 Sq Ft
348 Rainbow Cir

Townsend, TN
- 23% Below List
- $274/SF
- 174 Days On Market
- Current Est. Value $457K
John Thompson Why The Smokies, LLC

$380,000

Sold Nov 30, 2023
- 1 Bed
- 2 Baths
- 1,388 Sq Ft
348 Rainbow Cir

Townsend, TN
- 23% Below List
- $274/SF
- 206 Days On Market
- Current Est. Value $457K
John Thompson Why The Smokies, LLC

$1,390,000

Sold Nov 8, 2023
- 3 Beds
- 3.5 Baths
- 2,529 Sq Ft
125 Fence Rail Gap

Walland, TN
- $550/SF
- 18 Days On Market
- Current Est. Value $1M
John Thompson Why The Smokies, LLC

$940,000

Sold Aug 28, 2023
- 3 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 2,410 Sq Ft
1523 Starwood Way

Sevierville, TN
- 27% Below List
- $390/SF
- 155 Days On Market
- Current Est. Value $821K
John Thompson Why The Smokies, LLC

$299,000

Sold Mar 3, 2023
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,786 Sq Ft
2256 Citico Rd

Vonore, TN
- 14% Below List
- $167/SF
- 136 Days On Market
- Current Est. Value $466K
John Thompson Why The Smokies, LLC

$725,000

Sold Oct 11, 2022
- 4 Beds
- 3.5 Baths
- 4,695 Sq Ft
105 Brae Ct

Maryville, TN
- 5% Below List
- $154/SF
- 10 Days On Market
- Current Est. Value $918K
John Thompson Why The Smokies, LLC

$575,000

Sold Jun 6, 2022
- 4 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 3,362 Sq Ft
6813 Resolute Rd

Knoxville, TN
- 5% Below List
- $171/SF
- 27 Days On Market
- Current Est. Value $682K
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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