Welcome to 1213 Rufer Avenue, a beautifully updated Highlands gem that blends timeless charm with modern convenience. This home features a spacious eat-in kitchen and inviting living room, perfect for gatherings with family and friends. The large first-floor primary bedroom offers ease and comfort, while two additional bedrooms upstairs provide plenty of space for family, guests, or a home office.
The finished basement expands your living options—whether you envision a cozy media room, playroom, or home gym. Outside, enjoy the convenience of a detached garage plus an additional storage building, giving you all the space you need.
Located on a fantastic street in one of Louisville's most desirable neighborhoods, this home puts you close to restaurants, shops, and parks while still offering a quiet, welcoming community feel.
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Sold for $259,900
$259,900
1213 Rufer Ave, Louisville, KY 40204
3beds
1,771sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
2,613 Square Feet Lot
$263,300 Zestimate®
$147/sqft
$1,848 Estimated rent
Home value
$263,300
$250,000 - $279,000
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Finished basementDetached garageSpacious eat-in kitchenAdditional storage buildingLarge first-floor primary bedroom
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jordan Pearl 502-819-3888,
EXP Realty LLC
Bought with:
Anthony D Corlette, 287327
Redfin
Source: Metro Search Inc. LLC DBA Apex MLS,MLS#: 1699487
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Level: First
Full bathroom
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: Basement
Kitchen
- Level: First
Laundry
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Other
- Level: First
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,369
- Total interior livable area: 1,771 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,369
- Finished area below ground: 402
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Fencing: Other
Lot
- Size: 2,613 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 35 x 74.33
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 0000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Ellison
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Louisville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $147/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $240,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,082
- Date on market: 9/30/2025
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/14/2025 | Sold | $259,900$147/sqft |
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| 10/8/2025 | Pending sale | $259,900$147/sqft |
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| 9/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $259,900+8.3%$147/sqft |
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| 7/7/2023 | Sold | $239,998$136/sqft |
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| 6/15/2023 | Contingent | $239,998$136/sqft |
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| 6/14/2023 | Listed for sale | $239,9980%$136/sqft |
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| 6/8/2023 | Contingent | $239,999$136/sqft |
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| 6/6/2023 | Price change | $239,999-2%$136/sqft |
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| 5/30/2023 | Price change | $245,000-2%$138/sqft |
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| 5/22/2023 | Price change | $249,998-3.8%$141/sqft |
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| 5/16/2023 | Price change | $259,998-3.7%$147/sqft |
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| 5/15/2023 | Price change | $269,9980%$152/sqft |
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| 5/11/2023 | Listed for sale | $269,999+275%$152/sqft |
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| 4/2/2007 | Sold | $72,000$41/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,082 +118.8% | $240,000 +58.6% |
| 2023 | $1,409 -6.5% | $151,310 |
| 2022 | $1,507 -5% | $151,310 |
| 2021 | $1,586 +62.5% | $151,310 +37.2% |
| 2020 | $976 | $110,320 |
| 2019 | $976 +1.3% | $110,320 |
| 2018 | $963 | $110,320 |
| 2017 | $963 +33.8% | $110,320 +53.2% |
| 2013 | $720 | $72,000 |
| 2011 | $720 | $72,000 |
| 2010 | $720 | $72,000 |
| 2009 | $720 | $72,000 -2.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $74,150 |
| 2006 | -- | $74,150 +6.6% |
| 2005 | -- | $69,560 |
| 2004 | -- | $69,560 |
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Neighborhood: Germantown
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GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Shelby Traditional AcademyGrades: K-5Distance: 1.1 mi
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- 1/10Academy@ Shawnee High SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 5.1 mi
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