Shady Rest Log Cabin is an income producing tourist rental located just 5 miles outside of downtown Nashville. This peaceful setting features a large open yard with mature trees, enjoy the view from the front porch or an evening in the hot tub off the back deck, cozy up to the fireplace inside and marvel at the knotty pine paneling & hardwood floors. New low maintenance metal roof! This could be your weekend get away or full time residence. Shady Rest Log Cabin could be yours! Schedule a showing today, but keep in mind weekends are usually booked with guests.
Single-familyProperty Type
1911Year Built
1.5 acresLot Size
$221Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Penny Scroggins• Carpenter Hills O'Brown
Listed by Curt Scroggins• Carpenter Hills O'Brown
Contact: pscroggins@callcarpenter.com
Bought with Penny Scroggins• Carpenter Hills O'Brown
Shady Rest Log Cabin is an income producing tourist rental located just 5 miles outside of downtown Nashville. This peaceful setting features a large open yard with mature trees, enjoy the view from the front porch or an evening in the hot tub off the back deck, cozy up to the fireplace inside and marvel at the knotty pine paneling & hardwood floors. New low maintenance metal roof! This could be your weekend get away or full time residence. Shady Rest Log Cabin could be yours! Schedule a showing today, but keep in mind weekends are usually booked with guests.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,593 (+2.3%)
$59,800 + $121,300
$181,100
2024
$1,556
$59,800 + $121,300
$181,100
2023
$1,557 (−1.7%)
$58,800 + $116,200
$175,000
2022
$1,584 (+7.5%)
$52,500 + $109,600
$162,100
2021
$1,473 (+8.3%)
$52,500 + $108,700
$161,200
2020
$1,360 (+2.7%)
$42,500 + $95,600
$138,100
2019
$1,325 (−12.0%)
$42,500 + $80,800
$123,300
2018
$1,506 (+0.9%)
$42,500 + $80,800
$123,300
2017
$1,493 (+4.9%)
$42,500 + $77,600
$120,100
2016
$1,423 (+15.2%)
$42,500 + $77,600
$120,100
2015
$1,235 (+1.6%)
$42,500 + $76,100
$118,600
2014
$1,216 (−5.6%)
$42,500 + $75,300
$117,800
2013
$1,288
$42,500 + $75,300
$117,800
Tax history for 4491 Helmsburg Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,593 (+2.3%)
$59,800 + $121,300
$181,100
2024
$1,556
$59,800 + $121,300
$181,100
2023
$1,557 (−1.7%)
$58,800 + $116,200
$175,000
2022
$1,584 (+7.5%)
$52,500 + $109,600
$162,100
2021
$1,473 (+8.3%)
$52,500 + $108,700
$161,200
2020
$1,360 (+2.7%)
$42,500 + $95,600
$138,100
2019
$1,325 (−12.0%)
$42,500 + $80,800
$123,300
2018
$1,506 (+0.9%)
$42,500 + $80,800
$123,300
2017
$1,493 (+4.9%)
$42,500 + $77,600
$120,100
2016
$1,423 (+15.2%)
$42,500 + $77,600
$120,100
2015
$1,235 (+1.6%)
$42,500 + $76,100
$118,600
2014
$1,216 (−5.6%)
$42,500 + $75,300
$117,800
2013
$1,288
$42,500 + $75,300
$117,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.5 Acres
Year renovated
1975
Sq. Ft.
1,032
Year built
1911
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Brown County
APN
070334200122000002
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage SqFt: 532
Parking Features: Detached
Garage Spaces: 1
Has Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Interior Sq. Ft. Information
Building Area Total: 1032
Living Area: 1032
Main Level Sq. Ft.: 1032
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms Main: 1
Beds MU: 1
Bedrooms MU: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Full Baths (Main): 1
Full Baths MU: 1
Full Bathrooms MU: 1
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Features: Hardwood
Room Dimensions: 20x23
Room Level: Main
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Features: Vinyl
Room Dimensions: 11x12
Room Level: Main
Room 3 Information
Room Features: Hardwood
Room Dimensions: 12x16
Room Level: Main
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Features: Vinyl
Room Dimensions: 12x11
Room Level: Main
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Attic
Room Features: Other
Room Dimensions: 16x10
Room Level: Main
Other Rooms Information
Rooms Upper: 1
Rooms Main: 4
Rooms Basement: 0
# of Rooms: 5
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Main Level
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Baseboard, Propane
Cooling Information: Window Unit(s)
Interior Features
Interior Features: Attic Pull Down Stairs, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Hardwood Floors, Windows Wood, Wood Work Stained
Appliances: Dryer, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck Main Level, Covered Porch
Pool Information
Spa Features: Private
Property Information
Ownership Interest Types: No Assoc
Other Equipment: Smoke Alarm
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Land Information
Acres: 1-3 Acres
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 1.5
Lot Features: Irregular Lot, Rural - Not Subdivision, Mature Trees, Wooded
Utilities
Utility Information
Utility Prim Sewage Disp: Septic
Water Source: Municipal/City
Solid Waste Information: No
Location
School Information
High School District: Brown County School Corporation
Location Information
Directions: 4491 Helmsburg Road Nashville, IN
Tax Legal Description: PT S 1/2 SE, NE 1.5 AC
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,032
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1911
Year Renovated: 1975
County: Brown County
APN: 070334200122000002
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Attribution Contact: pscroggins@callcarpenter.com
Green Information
Green Certification YN: No
Home Information
Foundation Details: Slab
Construction Materials: Wood
Levels: One Leveland + Loft
Around this home
Schools
Helmsburg Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
9/10
Brown County Junior High
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.5mi
5/10
Brown County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.6mi
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, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Nashville, IN • 47448
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.6 hours in
June and 3.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.6 hrs
3.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$217,000 – $263,000
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