Southern Brown County at its finest! A long winding driveway meanders through Hoosier National Forest opening up to this beautiful, spacious, and rustic charmer. The front door enters into the great room with wide-plank pine floors and stone fireplace. A separate living room with access to a large, screened porch and wraparound deck offer spaces for gatherings. 4 bedrooms and 4 full baths provide room for everyone to have their own private retreats. Rooms are easily adaptable for multiple uses with a murphy bed in one, and direct access to a deck from two of them. The home could easily be 5-6 bedrooms. The lower-level walkout suite has a soaking tub with a large window looking out into the forest. There's an abundance of storage throughout the home. This home has been thoughtfully updated with high-quality materials, professional installations, and long-term warranties-creating a home that is exceptionally low-maintenance and built for lasting comfort. Some of the recent upscale improvements include a standing-seam metal roof by Amish Roofers (2022) with a lifetime warranty, RhinoSheild Lifetime exterior paint in October 2025 with 20 year workmanship transferable warranty. Renewal by Anderson replacement windows in September of 2025 with 20 year warranty. There's an outdoor hot water shower just off the wraparound deck on the backside of the detached 2-C garage and a concrete patio with pergola. This property is close to historic Story, IN, Browning Mountain, Brown County State Park and so much more for outdoor enthusiasts. This property meets the distance requirements for tourist rental use subject to zoning approval.
Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
8.18 acresLot Size
$206Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Phillip Shively• Carpenter Hills O'Brown
Gracious contemporary home on 8+ acres in Brown County reached by half-mile private drive through Hoosier Nat'l Forest. A glassed-in Sky Walk connects soaring Great Room addition to spacious home; 4-5 bedrooms, 4 baths, cook's kitchen, formal dining, his/hers offices, and library provide you & your guests with privacy & pampering, while the views of meadows & woods from two decks and screened porch complete your outdoor retreat experience. Perfect for family getaway, telecommuter, or guest home!
MIBOR as Distributed by MLS Grid #21161776
Feb 10, 2013
Listing Removed
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Feb 20, 2012
Listed
$495,000
$119/sq ft
MIBOR as Distributed by MLS Grid #21118024
Sep 5, 2011
Listing Removed
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Apr 20, 2011
Listed
$535,000
$129/sq ft
MIBOR as Distributed by MLS Grid #2225293
Dec 10, 2002
Listing Removed
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May 31, 2002
Listed
$259,900
$63/sq ft
MIBOR as Distributed by MLS Grid #2018750
May 31, 2001
Listing Removed
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May 15, 2000
Listed
$287,000
$69/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,454 (+6.4%)
$160,800 + $569,800
$730,600
2024
$6,067 (+3.2%)
$160,800 + $569,800
$730,600
2023
$5,876 (−2.7%)
$150,800 + $529,000
$679,800
2022
$6,038 (+6.7%)
$113,900 + $495,000
$608,900
2021
$5,660 (+162.5%)
$103,900 + $507,900
$611,800
2020
$2,156 (+5.2%)
$103,900 + $424,300
$528,200
2019
$2,049 (−18.9%)
$88,900 + $400,100
$489,000
2018
$2,527 (+3.1%)
$88,900 + $381,500
$470,400
2017
$2,452 (−52.7%)
$88,900 + $353,800
$442,700
2016
$5,183 (+20.4%)
$88,900 + $353,800
$442,700
2015
$4,305 (+56.4%)
$88,900 + $342,600
$431,500
2014
$2,752 (−0.8%)
$66,800 + $199,400
$266,200
2013
$2,775
$66,800 + $199,400
$266,200
Tax history for 8650 Mt Nebo Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,454 (+6.4%)
$160,800 + $569,800
$730,600
2024
$6,067 (+3.2%)
$160,800 + $569,800
$730,600
2023
$5,876 (−2.7%)
$150,800 + $529,000
$679,800
2022
$6,038 (+6.7%)
$113,900 + $495,000
$608,900
2021
$5,660 (+162.5%)
$103,900 + $507,900
$611,800
2020
$2,156 (+5.2%)
$103,900 + $424,300
$528,200
2019
$2,049 (−18.9%)
$88,900 + $400,100
$489,000
2018
$2,527 (+3.1%)
$88,900 + $381,500
$470,400
2017
$2,452 (−52.7%)
$88,900 + $353,800
$442,700
2016
$5,183 (+20.4%)
$88,900 + $353,800
$442,700
2015
$4,305 (+56.4%)
$88,900 + $342,600
$431,500
2014
$2,752 (−0.8%)
$66,800 + $199,400
$266,200
2013
$2,775
$66,800 + $199,400
$266,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8.18 Acres
Year renovated
2010
Sq. Ft.
4,155
Year built
1978
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Brown County
APN
071511100106000003
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage SqFt: 600
Parking Features: Detached
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Interior Sq. Ft. Information
Building Area Total: 4155
Living Area: 4155
Main Level Sq. Ft.: 2623
Upper Level Sq. Ft.: 912
Lower/Basement Level Sq. Ft (Finished): 620
Bedroom Information
Primary Bedroom Description: Bedroom 2nd Primary,Closet Walk in
Fireplace Features: Great Room, Masonry, Wood Burning
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Forced Air, High Efficiency (90%+ AFUE ), Propane
Cooling Information: Central Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Attic Access, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, Walk-in Closet(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Gas Oven, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Purifier, Water Softener Owned, Wine Cooler
Areas Interior: Bedroom Other on Main,Utility Room
Exterior
Building Information
Percent Optional Level Finished: 100
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Screened
Exterior Features: Outdoor Shower
Fence YN: No
Farm Information
Horse Amenities: None
Property Information
Other Equipment: Smoke Alarm
Property Type: Residential
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Has View
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Land Information
Acres: 5-10 Acres
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 8.18
Lot Features: Irregular Lot, Not In Subdivision, Rural - Not Subdivision, Mature Trees, Wooded
Utilities
Utility Information
Utility Prim Sewage Disp: Septic
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Septic System, Water Connected
Solid Waste Information: No
Fuel Information: Propane Owned
Location
School Information
High School District: Brown County School Corporation
Location Information
Directions: GPS Friendly
Tax Legal Description: PT NW NW 11-07-03; 8.180 AC ALSO 30 FT. R/W
Community Information
Low Maintenance Lifestyle YN: No
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,155
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8.18 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: 2010
County: Brown County
APN: 071511100106000003
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Other
Home Information
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space
Construction Materials: Wood With Stone
Levels: Two
Around this home
Schools
Van Buren Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.1mi
5/10
Brown County Junior High
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 10.6mi
5/10
Brown County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 10.6mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Freetown, IN • 47235
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In this area, properties receive around 9.7 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$815,000 – $987,000
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