Skip to main contentSkip to navigation
1 / 62

Land with Home for Sale in Nashville, Tennessee

305 Davidson Rd, Nashville, TN 37205

$3,490,000
1.52 acres
Active sale
$5k drop
Est $18,397/mo

A private Nashville estate where history, art, and timeless architecture meet. Privately nestled among mature trees in the heart of Nashville, The Davidson House is an extraordinary estate where architectural beauty, artistic heritage, and modern comfort exist in perfect balance. Originally designed in 1950 for John E. Caine, Jr., president of the famed Cain-Sloan Department Stores, the home offers exceptional privacy just minutes from Nashville's premier dining, shopping, and cultural attractions. Natural light fills gracious living spaces designed for both elegant entertaining and comfortable everyday living. The secluded primary suite opens through French doors to a romantic New Orleans-inspired courtyard and features double vanities, a soaking tub, oversized walk-in shower, and generous dressing area. A paneled library with custom bookcases and fireplace creates the perfect office or reading room, while the chef's kitchen offers custom cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a large center island. A light-filled sunroom with painted brick walls, black-and-white marble floors, and panoramic garden views provides a peaceful retreat. The property also includes a private guest suite and an expansive three-story studio designed by noted architect J. Terry Bates, currently used by internationally acclaimed portrait artist Michael Shane Neal, whose subjects have included presidents, business leaders, celebrities, and British aristocracy. A spacious lower level offers endless possibilities for a fitness studio, wine cellar, office, recreation room, or home theater. The grounds feature one of the few surviving original log cabins from the historic Belle Meade Plantation, beautifully restored with its working fireplace intact. Mature trees, lush gardens, a tranquil koi pond, and a gently flowing stream complete this remarkable setting. The Davidson House is a rare opportunity to own one of Nashville's most distinctive private estates.

7,396
Sq feet
5
Beds
3
Full baths
3
1/2 baths
1950
Built

Location

Street address
305 Davidson Rd
Zip code
37205
Community
West Meade Village
Elevation
520 feet
Coordinates
36.1162, -86.8723

Directions

Harding Road South to Belle Meade area, Right on Davidson Road. House on left.

Property details

Acreage
1.52 acres66,211 sq ft
MLS #
REALTRACS 3074062
Posted

Property taxes

Recent
$6,782

Parcels

  • 11605000200

Details and features

Listing

Type
Residential
Subtype
Single Family Residence
Possession
Close of Escrow

Lot

Size Source
Appraiser
Dimensions
175 X 375
Terrain
Level
Waterfront
Creek, Pond

Exterior

Parking Spaces
3
Parking
Attached, Circular Driveway
Fencing
Back Yard
Outdoor Spaces
Covered, Patio, Porch
Structures
Guest House
Features
Balcony

Structure

Style
Traditional
Stories
2
Basement
Finished, Full
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Heating
Dual
Cooling
Central Air
Materials
Brick
Roof
Membrane
Foundation
Brick/Mortar

Interior

Above Grade
6,568 sq ft
Below Grade
828 sq ft
Rooms
Bedroom x 4, Den, Dining Room, Hobby Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bathroom, Recreation Room
Flooring
Tile, Wood
Fireplace Count
4
Fireplaces
Gas, Living Room, Wood Burning
Appliances
Built-In Electric Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator
Features
Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, Extra Closets, In-Law Floorplan, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan

Property utilities

CategoryTypeStatus
SewageSewerConnected
WaterPublicAvailable

Nearby schools

NameType
Gower ElementaryElementary
H. G. Hill MiddleMiddle
James Lawson High SchoolHigh

Listing history

DateEventPriceChangeSource
July 7, 2026Price drop$3,490,000$5,000 -0.1%REALTRACS
May 31, 2026Price drop$3,495,000$255,000 -6.8%REALTRACS
Apr 20, 2026Price drop$3,750,000$245,000 -6.1%REALTRACS
Jan 8, 2026New listing$3,995,000REALTRACS
Subscribe to listing updates

Payment calculator

This 1.52-acre property is located at 305 Davidson Rd in Nashville, TN 37205. The property is available for sale, priced at $3,490,000. It has a 7,396 square foot 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath house built in 1950.

Checked 2 hours agoUpdated

Report listing issue
Realtracs

Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of July 21, 2026 5:00 am MT. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Some IDX listings have been excluded from this website. View more

Contact agent Rules
By submitting, I agree to the terms of use and to be contacted by real estate professionals. Message and data rates may apply.
Contact