Cocke County · French Broad River · Cherokee National Forest

Del Rio Homes & Land For Sale

Browse homes, cabins, and land for sale in Del Rio, Tennessee — the French Broad River community on the edge of Cherokee National Forest, where creekside acreage, mountain hollows, and genuine country living still come at country prices.

Live Del Rio listings below · Updated July 2026

The Del Rio Market

A quick snapshot of this river-and-mountain community — then use the searches below to see what’s on the market.

Where it is: Del Rio sits in southeastern Cocke County along the French Broad River, about 15 minutes from Newport, an hour from Knoxville, and just over the ridge from Hot Springs, North Carolina.
Why buyers come: genuine acreage at some of East Tennessee’s most approachable prices — creekfront tracts, mountain hollows, and homesteads that disappeared from pricier counties years ago.
The river life: the French Broad brings rafting, fishing, and riverfront frontage, while Round Mountain and the Cherokee National Forest border thousands of acres of public land.
Off-grid friendly: wells, septic, solar, and unrestricted tracts are common here — popular with homesteaders and buyers escaping covenants.
Cabin country: creekside cabins and getaway builds rent well to Hot Springs and Smokies-overflow travelers where owners choose to.
Practical notes: gravel roads, floodplain checks along the river and Big Creek, and internet options vary tract to tract — we verify all three on every property.
Newport nearby: groceries, hospitals, and I-40 access are 15–20 minutes away in Newport — seclusion with a safety net.

Explore the Del Rio Area

Each area has its own character, price points, and inventory. Start with a quick “what it’s like” overview.

Del Rio Village & TN-107 ◊ Heart

The community core along the highway and rail line — homes and small farms within minutes of the store and church.

French Broad Riverfront ◊ Water

Riverfront homes and tracts along the rafting corridor — frontage, views, and floodplain checks that matter.

Big Creek & Dry Fork ◊ Hollows

Creekside cabins and acreage up the mountain hollows — the classic Del Rio seclusion buyers drive out for.

Round Mountain ◊ High Country

The road toward Hot Springs climbs through national-forest land — remote cabins and big-view tracts.

Hartford & Foothills Parkway ◊ Rafting

The whitewater hub off I-40 — outpost cabins and land near the Pigeon River and the Smokies’ quiet eastern edge.

Newport ◊ Base Camp

Cocke County’s seat 15 minutes away — shopping, hospitals, schools, and the I-40/US-321 crossroads.

Del Rio FAQs

Quick answers to common questions about buying in Del Rio — land, access, utilities, and next steps.

Where is Del Rio, TN?

Del Rio is an unincorporated community in southeastern Cocke County, along the French Broad River near the North Carolina line. It’s about 15 minutes from Newport, an hour east of Knoxville via I-40, and just over the mountain from Hot Springs, NC.

How much do homes and land cost in Del Rio?

Del Rio remains one of East Tennessee’s most affordable markets: raw acreage and hunting tracts anchor the entry level, creekside cabins and small farms sit mid-market, and large riverfront or mountain estates top it. Per-acre prices run well below Sevier and Blount counties.

Is Del Rio good for off-grid or homestead living?

It’s one of the region’s best-known homestead markets — unrestricted tracts, wells, septic, and southern exposure hollows are common. We help verify water sources, soil for septic, and access rights before you commit.

What about the French Broad River?

The river brings rafting and fishing culture and genuine riverfront frontage — but also floodplain considerations. We pull flood maps on every river and creek property we show.

Can I buy a rental cabin in Del Rio?

Yes — creekside and mountain cabins draw guests overflowing from Hot Springs, the Smokies, and the rafting outfitters. Cocke County’s rules are lighter than the resort counties, but we still verify each property’s situation.

What are roads and internet like?

State routes are paved; many properties finish on gravel. Fiber has reached parts of Cocke County, with fixed wireless and satellite filling gaps — we check the actual options at each address.

How far are stores and hospitals?

Newport, about 15–20 minutes away, has groceries, hardware, and a hospital. Knoxville and Asheville are each about an hour, making Del Rio remote in feel but practical in reality.

What’s the best next step?

Tell a Wallace agent what you’re after — acreage, creek, river, cabin, or homestead — and your budget. We’ll send a curated list and walk the land with you.

Not sure where to start? Share your timeline and must-haves — we’ll narrow the market to a short list of areas and homes that fit.

Talk to a Del Rio Specialist

Tell us what you’re looking for in Cocke County — we’ll send matching properties and answer land, water, and access questions.

Ready for Del Rio?

Tell us your goal, acreage target, and budget — we’ll send a short list of properties plus the hollows to watch.

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