realty-smokies

3323 Cosby Highway, Cosby, TN 37722

$1,525,000
Property Type: Commercial Sale Square Footage: 20,835 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 91,912 Status: Active
Current Price: $1,525,000 List Date: 1/13/2026 Last Modified: 1/13/2026

Overview

Description

ffers a rare opportunity to acquire a stabilized, income-producing self-storage facility in a supply-constrained East Tennessee market with strong local and tourism-driven demand. The property is located directly on Cosby Highway (US-321), the primary corridor connecting I-40 (Exit 435) to Gatlinburg, providing excellent visibility, easy access, and consistent daily traffic. The facility consists of a 20,835 SF, single-story building situated on 2.11 acres, featuring 126 interior, climate-controlled storage units. The unit mix is heavily weighted toward the most in-demand sizes (10×10 and 10×20), supporting strong occupancy, predictable cash flow, and long-term tenant retention. All units are secured with controlled interior access, offering tenants a modern and reliable storage solution that differentiates the property from older, non-climate facilities in the surrounding market. In addition to the storage operation, the property includes a separately leased front office space generating $1,200 per month ($14,400 annually). The office tenant pays only the utilities they use, minimizing landlord expenses. The current office lease expires April 16, 2026, providing a future owner with flexibility to continue leasing, occupy the space, or repurpose it for on-site management or expanded operations. One of the most compelling aspects of this offering is the significant value-add and expansion potential. The existing building occupies only approximately two-thirds of the parcel, leaving valuable highway-frontage land available for future development. A new owner could expand the facility with additional climate-controlled units, drive-up storage, or RV/boat storage to materially increase income and overall asset value. The property benefits from a highly visible, community-centered location, directly across from Cosby High School and Cosby Elementary School, ensuring daily exposure and reinforcing the facility's role as a long-term local service asset. Demand is driven by a diverse tenant base including local residents, contractors, short-term rental owners, cabin maintenance companies, and seasonal tourism workers supporting the Gatlinburg and Smoky Mountains region. Cosby and the surrounding trade area remain underserved by modern, climate-controlled storage, with limited competing inventory and high barriers to new supply. Combined with lower operating costs typical of secondary markets, this creates an attractive risk-adjusted investment profile for both investors and owner-operators. This offering is well suited for: Self-storage owner-operators seeking a turn-key facility Regional or expanding storage groups Private investors seeking stable cash flow with upside Owner-users looking to operate and grow the asset over time Cosby Climate-Controlled Storage represents a high-quality, income-producing asset with immediate cash flow, future rent and expansion upside, and a prime location along one of East Tennessee's most traveled corridors. Financial information, rent roll, and additional details available upon request.

Listing Details MLS# 309703

General Property Information

Number Of Buildings
Yes
Stories Total
Yes
Lot Size Acres
2.11
Lot Size Source
Public Records
Living Area
20835
Building Area Source
Public Records
Parking Total
20
Year Built
1967
Bonus Room YN
Yes
Number of Bonus Rooms
Yes
Bonus Room Type(s)
Leased office space
Construction Type
Site Built
List Price/SqFt
73.19

Property Features

Building Features: Storage Business Type: Other Construction Materials: Block Cooling: Central Air Documents Available: Survey Fencing: Front Yard Flooring: Concrete Foundation Details: Slab Frontage Type: See Remarks Heating: Central Levels: One Listing Terms: 1031 Exchange; Cash; Conventional Lock Box Information: Combo Lot Features: Front Yard; Level; See Remarks Parking Features: Driveway; On Site; Shared Driveway Possession: Close Of Escrow Possible Use: Mini Storage; Office Rental: Rental History Road Frontage Type: Highway Road Surface Type: Paved Security Features: Security System Sewer: Septic Tank Utilities: Electricity Connected; Water Connected Water Source: Public Showing Considerations: See Remarks Showing Requirements: Appointment Only

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number
3323
Street Name
Cosby
Street Suffix
Highway
County
Cocke
State
TN
Zip Code
37722
Property Sub Type
Business
MLS Area Major
Cocke County
Subdivision Name
None

Contract Information

Original List Price
1525000
Listing Contract Date
2026-01-13
Auction YN
No
Owner Name
M & Z Partners Gp
Listing Agreement
Exclusive Right To Sell
Association YN
No

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks
ffers a rare opportunity to acquire a stabilized, income-producing self-storage facility in a supply-constrained East Tennessee market with strong local and tourism-driven demand. The property is located directly on Cosby Highway (US-321), the primary corridor connecting I-40 (Exit 435) to Gatlinburg, providing excellent visibility, easy access, and consistent daily traffic. The facility consists of a 20,835 SF, single-story building situated on 2.11 acres, featuring 126 interior, climate-controlled storage units. The unit mix is heavily weighted toward the most in-demand sizes (10×10 and 10×20), supporting strong occupancy, predictable cash flow, and long-term tenant retention. All units are secured with controlled interior access, offering tenants a modern and reliable storage solution that differentiates the property from older, non-climate facilities in the surrounding market. In addition to the storage operation, the property includes a separately leased front office space generating $1,200 per month ($14,400 annually). The office tenant pays only the utilities they use, minimizing landlord expenses. The current office lease expires April 16, 2026, providing a future owner with flexibility to continue leasing, occupy the space, or repurpose it for on-site management or expanded operations. One of the most compelling aspects of this offering is the significant value-add and expansion potential. The existing building occupies only approximately two-thirds of the parcel, leaving valuable highway-frontage land available for future development. A new owner could expand the facility with additional climate-controlled units, drive-up storage, or RV/boat storage to materially increase income and overall asset value. The property benefits from a highly visible, community-centered location, directly across from Cosby High School and Cosby Elementary School, ensuring daily exposure and reinforcing the facility's role as a long-term local service asset. Demand is driven by a diverse tenant base including local residents, contractors, short-term rental owners, cabin maintenance companies, and seasonal tourism workers supporting the Gatlinburg and Smoky Mountains region. Cosby and the surrounding trade area remain underserved by modern, climate-controlled storage, with limited competing inventory and high barriers to new supply. Combined with lower operating costs typical of secondary markets, this creates an attractive risk-adjusted investment profile for both investors and owner-operators. This offering is well suited for: Self-storage owner-operators seeking a turn-key facility Regional or expanding storage groups Private investors seeking stable cash flow with upside Owner-users looking to operate and grow the asset over time Cosby Climate-Controlled Storage represents a high-quality, income-producing asset with immediate cash flow, future rent and expansion upside, and a prime location along one of East Tennessee's most traveled corridors. Financial information, rent roll, and additional details available upon request.
Directions
Take I-40 east to Exit 440. (73 / Wilton Springs Rd). Turn left at 321 where road 'T's. Follow until you see Cosby High School and Elementary school and property is across from there.

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp
2026-01-13T20:30:51Z
Major Change Type
New Listing
Status Change Timestamp
2026-01-13

More Information

Currently Not Used

Book/Page/Doc #
1629/367/23004159

Frontage Type

Frontage Length
252
See Remarks
Yes

Showing Requirements

Showing Instructions
Contact Showingtime 800-746-9464
Appointment Only
Yes

Location, Tax, and Legal

Zip +4
2839
Restrictive Covenants YN
No
Zoning
Commercial
Zoning Entity
Cocke County
Parcel Number
102 02700 000
Tax Lot
Yes
Tax Annual Amount
1694.72
Tax Year
2024
City Tax
0
County Tax
1694.72

Construction Materials

Block
Yes

Cooling

Central Air
Yes

Documents Available

Survey
Yes

Fencing

Front Yard
Yes

Flooring

Concrete
Yes

Foundation Details

Slab
Yes

Heating

Central
Yes

Levels

One
Yes

Listing Terms

1031 Exchange
Yes
Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Lock Box Information

Combo
Yes

Lot Features

Front Yard
Yes
Level
Yes
See Remarks
Yes

Parking Features

Driveway
Yes
On Site
Yes
Shared Driveway
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Rental

Rental History
Yes

Road Frontage Type

Highway
Yes

Road Surface Type

Paved
Yes

Security Features

Security System
Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank
Yes

Utilities

Electricity Connected
Yes
Water Connected
Yes

Water Source

Public
Yes

Possible Use

Mini Storage
Yes
Office
Yes

Building Features

Storage
Yes

Business Type

Other
Yes

Showing Considerations

See Remarks
Yes
Listing Office: 10 Realty, LLC
Last Updated: January - 13 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.