Nashville, Indiana became the heart of the “Art Colony of the Midwest” in 1907, when Impressionist painter T.C. Steele purchased 211 acres near Belmont and built the home he called the “House of the Singing Winds.” Steele’s arrival drew artists from Chicago and beyond to what they nicknamed “Peaceful Valley,” and today more than 200 working artists still call Brown County home, filling Nashville’s galleries and studios with the same rolling hills and hardwood forests that first inspired Steele over a century ago. A three-bedroom log home at 514 Whippoorwill Ln now sits on 15.24 of those same scenic acres, listed at $324,000.
An Important Note: Sold As-Is
Before anything else, buyers should know this property is listed as-is. Built in 1953, the log home carries genuine timeless rustic character throughout, but as-is condition means a full inspection is essential before making an offer, since the seller isn’t making repairs or providing warranties on the home’s systems.
Genuine Log Character with Two Fireplaces
The home offers 1,728 square feet across two levels, with all three bedrooms upstairs and the main floor built around a spacious 336-square-foot living room, a separate dining room, and a kitchen. Two fireplaces — one in the kitchen, one in the living room — reflect the home’s mid-century log construction, built for genuine year-round warmth rather than decoration alone. Built-in features add character throughout, and the unfinished basement, with walk-out access, offers real expansion potential for a future workshop, rec room, or additional living space.
Panoramic Views on Over 15 Acres
The listing doesn’t undersell the setting: incredible views, breathtaking panoramic vistas, and peaceful surroundings are called out directly, and a spacious rear deck gives the home a dedicated spot to take them in. At 15.24 acres, the property offers genuine privacy in a part of Brown County still defined by forest and hillside rather than development.
The Practical Details
The home connects to public water. The listing doesn’t specify a sewer or septic system, so confirming this directly with the seller or Brown County records is an important next step for serious buyers. Access is by gravel drive, and central forced-air heating pairs with central air conditioning. Annual property taxes run $908, and the home has been on the market for 12 days as of this listing.
The Numbers
| Price | $324,000 ($188/sq ft) — sold as-is |
| Location | 514 Whippoorwill Ln, Nashville, IN 47448 |
| Home Size | 1,728 sq ft |
| Bedrooms / Bathrooms | 3 / 2 (1 full, 1 half) |
| Lot Size | 15.24 acres |
| Year Built | 1953 |
| Water | Public |
| Heating / Cooling | Forced air / central air |
| Fireplaces | 2 (kitchen, living room) |
| Basement | Unfinished, walk-out access |
| Annual Taxes | $908 |
Why Nashville
Nashville is the largest town in Brown County and remains one of the Midwest’s most concentrated art communities, home to the Brown County Art Gallery, the T.C. Steele State Historic Site, and a walkable downtown filled with galleries, shops, and the historic Artist’s Colony Inn. Beyond the arts scene, the surrounding hills offer Brown County State Park and Yellowwood State Forest for hiking and outdoor recreation, all within an easy drive of Bloomington and Indiana University. For a buyer drawn to genuine log-home character on real acreage, in a county whose identity has been shaped by artists for well over a century, Nashville offers a setting that’s hard to replicate.
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