Located in sought-after Germantown near the edge of the Original Highlands, this charming 1925 bungalow offers character, convenience and a location close to some of Louisville's favorite restaurants, shops and entertainment. Inside, original wood flooring and tall ceilings add warmth to the main level. The kitchen features ample custom cabinetry and opens to a spacious dining area. A first-floor bedroom provides direct access to the tiled full bath, while two additional bedrooms are located upstairs. Outside, enjoy an inviting covered front porch, a fully fenced backyard and a large covered patio. A private driveway provides valuable off-street parking, and the unfinished basement offers additional storage with exterior access. This Germantown home puts you close to the energy of both Germantown and the Highlands while offering the classic charm buyers love in this area.
For sale
$275,000
1235 Rufer Ave, Louisville, KY 40204
3beds
1,008sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
3,484 Square Feet Lot
$283,100 Zestimate®
$273/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Spacious dining areaLarge covered patioPrivate drivewayAmple custom cabinetryTall ceilingsInviting covered front porchOriginal wood flooring
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Valerie Waldrop 405-657-9440,
Schuler Bauer Real Estate Services ERA Powered
Source: Metro Search Inc. LLC DBA Apex MLS,MLS#: 1728886
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Full bathroom
- Level: First
Dining area
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Laundry
- Level: Basement
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Exterior Entry
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,008
- Total interior livable area: 1,008 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,008
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street, Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Fencing: Full
Lot
- Size: 3,484 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 38.3 x 94
- Features: Sidewalk, Level
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 09025C00540000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Foundation: Crawl Space, Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Flat,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Germantown
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Louisville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $273/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $242,830
- Annual tax amount: $3,060
- Date on market: 9/11/2026
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$283,100
$269,000 - $297,000
$1,840/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $275,000+31%$273/sqft |
Source:  Metro Search Inc. LLC DBA Apex MLS #1728886 Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2019 | Sold | $210,000-4.5%$208/sqft |
Source: Metro Search Inc. LLC DBA Apex MLS #1533319 Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2019 | Pending sale | $220,000$218/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Louisville East #1533319 Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2019 | Price change | $220,000-2.2%$218/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Louisville East #1533319 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2019 | Listed for sale | $225,000+24.3%$223/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Louisville East #1533319 Report a problem | ||
| 5/18/2017 | Listing removed | $1,500$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,500$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/4/2017 | Sold | $181,000+4.3%$180/sqft |
Source: Metro Search Inc. LLC DBA Apex MLS #1469933 Report a problem | ||
| 3/28/2017 | Pending sale | $173,500$172/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Properties East #1469933 Report a problem | ||
| 3/16/2017 | Listed for sale | $173,500-65.6%$172/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Properties East #1469933 Report a problem | ||
| 12/12/2016 | Sold | $505,000+236.9%$501/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2012 | Listing removed | $149,900$149/sqft |
Source: J.P. Pirtle #1333331 Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2012 | Listed for sale | $149,900$149/sqft |
Source: J.P. Pirtle #1333331 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,060 -1.9% | $242,830 |
| 2024 | $3,118 +10.6% | $242,830 +15.6% |
| 2023 | $2,818 -1.3% | $210,000 |
| 2022 | $2,856 -6.2% | $210,000 |
| 2021 | $3,044 +5.5% | $210,000 |
| 2020 | $2,886 | $210,000 +16% |
| 2019 | $2,886 +20.4% | $181,000 |
| 2018 | $2,397 | $181,000 +18.8% |
| 2017 | $2,397 +62% | $152,360 +2.9% |
| 2013 | $1,480 +74.4% | $148,000 +74.4% |
| 2011 | $848 | $84,840 |
| 2010 | $848 | $84,840 |
| 2009 | $848 | $84,840 |
| 2007 | -- | $84,840 |
| 2006 | -- | $84,840 +5.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $80,380 |
| 2004 | -- | $80,380 |
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Neighborhood: Germantown
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