Truly a Chevy Chase classic - home cherished by the same owners for 60 years! With so many outstanding features, this is an amazing opportunity to transform this property into your Chevy Chase Masterpiece. Louisiana Avenue, two story, all brick home features 3 bedrooms, 3 full and 1 half baths - plus an unfinished basement. An ADU (w/ approximately 550 finished square feet) over the 2 car garage provides a one bedroom, one full bath, apartment with full kitchen & living room. Charming detached playhouse with residential windows and power could easily be converted into your personal hobby space - to paint, to plant or to play. Step back in time and imagine the modern sophisticated possibilities! Welcoming covered front porch invites you & your guests, step in and on either side of the open foyer, discover large living room with fireplace & to the other side dining room. In addition to formal dining room, Breakfast Room w/pass through kitchen with marble/granite tops. Full bath on 1st level Generous Primary suite with private bath, along w/2 additional bedrooms and 2 full baths (plus a half in lower level). Hardwood floors to be found under carpet coverings throughout most of home. For years this home has been well cared for by thoughtful owners. This home is in the beautiful heart of Lexington - University of KY, downtown, many health care options and beloved restaurants and shopping of Chevy Chase and the Romany Rd corridor are only a few blocks away. Selling as-is with inspections welcome.
Sold for $675,000
$675,000
131 Louisiana Ave, Lexington, KY 40502
3beds
2,189sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1939
7,048 Square Feet Lot
$693,800 Zestimate®
$308/sqft
$3,342 Estimated rent
Home value
$693,800
$638,000 - $749,000
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Unfinished basementAll brick homeCharming detached playhouseResidential windowsBreakfast roomHardwood floorsWelcoming covered front porch
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Laura Hayden 859-396-4811,
Rector Hayden Realtors
Bought with:
Tyler I Back, 218460
The Brokerage
Source: Imagine MLS,MLS#: 25013117
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Description: Generously size, wonderful natural light
- Level: Second
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bathroom 1
- Description: Full Bath, Ideal location for you & your guests
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Description: Full Bath, Located off primary suite
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Description: Full Bath, Shared bath for additional bedrooms
- Level: Second
Bathroom 4
- Description: Half Bath
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Description: Nice floorplan to incorporate into remodel
- Level: First
Dining room
- Description: Nice floorplan to incorporate into remodel
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Description: Ready to personalized
- Level: First
Living room
- Description: Full length of home, fireplace, carpet over hw
- Level: First
Living room
- Description: Full length of home, fireplace, carpet over hw
- Level: First
Other
- Description: Breakfast room off kitchen
- Level: First
Other
- Description: Breakfast room off kitchen
- Level: First
Recreation room
- Description: Additional fireplace and wood paneling
- Level: Lower
Recreation room
- Description: Additional fireplace and wood paneling
- Level: Lower
Utility room
- Description: located in Basement, with several storage rooms
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
Cooling
- Electric, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Washer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Entrance Foyer, In-Law Floorplan, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Other, Tile
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Storm Window(s), Blinds, Screens
- Basement: Bath/Stubbed,Full,Interior Entry,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Basement, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Living Room, Masonry
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,189
- Total interior livable area: 2,189 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,189
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Driveway, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Other
- Fencing: Chain Link,Other,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods, Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 7,048 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House, Other
- Parcel number: 16076300
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick Veneer
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
- Roof: Composition,Dimensional Style,Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1939
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Tennis Court(s)
- Subdivision: Chevy Chase
Location
- Region: Lexington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $308/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $583,400
- Annual tax amount: $7,214
- Date on market: 6/20/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/9/2025 | Sold | $675,000+0.7%$308/sqft |
Source:  Imagine MLS #25013117 Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2025 | Pending sale | $670,000$306/sqft |
Source:  Rector Hayden Realtors #25013117 Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2025 | Contingent | $670,000$306/sqft |
Source: Imagine MLS #25013117 Report a problem | ||
| 6/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $670,000$306/sqft |
Source: Imagine MLS #25013117 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,214 +33.9% | $583,400 +33.9% |
| 2023 | $5,388 -3.2% | $435,700 |
| 2022 | $5,566 | $435,700 |
| 2021 | $5,566 | $435,700 |
| 2020 | $5,566 | $435,700 |
| 2019 | $5,566 | $435,700 |
| 2018 | $5,566 +14.8% | $435,700 |
| 2017 | $4,846 +38.4% | $435,700 +25.6% |
| 2015 | $3,503 | $347,000 +11.6% |
| 2014 | $3,503 | $311,000 -10.4% |
| 2012 | $3,503 | $347,000 |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | $315,600 |
| 2006 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Chevy Chase-Ashland Park
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GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Cassidy Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 7/10Morton Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 7/10Henry Clay High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Cassidy
- Middle: Morton
- High: Henry Clay
Source: Imagine MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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