Discover timeless charm and urban convenience in this beautifully situated home between Highlands/Bardstown Rd and Germantown! Nestled on this quiet street, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers so much character with original hardwood floors, high ceilings, and updated crown molding. There is a brick fireplace and custom built-in bookshelves in the living room. The front entry hallway has a custom-built in closet providing additional storage. The 2nd bedroom of this shotgun home serves as a ''walk-through'' between the living room and the kitchen. This is ideal for a guest room, office, or creative studio. The fully fenced backyard has a patio for entertaining, mature trees and plenty of shade - all perfect for pets, gardening, or relaxing in this private outdoor space. Additional features include a walk-down cellar located in the laundry room.
Sold for $225,000
$225,000
1438 Rufer Ave, Louisville, KY 40204
2beds
1,181sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1885
5,227 Square Feet Lot
$228,300 Zestimate®
$191/sqft
$1,699 Estimated rent
Home value
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$215,000 - $242,000
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Brick fireplaceMature treesHigh ceilingsOriginal hardwood floorsUpdated crown moldingCustom built-in bookshelvesFully fenced backyard
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Listed by:
Janet Dischinger 502-494-5435,
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HomeServices, Parks & Weisberg Realtors
Bought with:
Semonin Realtors
Source: Metro Search Inc. LLC DBA Apex MLS,MLS#: 1691351
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Description: 2nd bedroom is a pass thru from living room to kitchen
- Level: First
Full bathroom
- Level: First
Foyer
- Description: with closet
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Laundry
- Description: Door to patio cellar access
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Cellar
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,181
- Total interior livable area: 1,181 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,181
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Fencing: Privacy
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 027C00330000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1885
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Louisville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $191/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $189,440
- Annual tax amount: $2,432
- Date on market: 7/2/2025
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/15/2025 | Sold | $225,000-2.1%$191/sqft |
Source:  Metro Search Inc. LLC DBA Apex MLS #1691351 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2025 | Pending sale | $229,900$195/sqft |
Source: BHHS broker feed #1691351 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2025 | Contingent | $229,900$195/sqft |
Source: Metro Search Inc. LLC DBA Apex MLS #1691351 Report a problem | ||
| 7/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $229,900+16.1%$195/sqft |
Source: Metro Search Inc. LLC DBA Apex MLS #1691351 Report a problem | ||
| 10/20/2020 | Sold | $198,000-1%$168/sqft |
Source: Metro Search Inc. LLC DBA Apex MLS #1567629 Report a problem | ||
| 9/6/2020 | Pending sale | $200,000$169/sqft |
Source: Julie Pogue Properties #1567629 Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2020 | Listed for sale | $200,000+42.9%$169/sqft |
Source: Julie Pogue Properties #1567629 Report a problem | ||
| 3/4/2014 | Sold | $140,000+18.1%$119/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/6/2010 | Sold | $118,500$100/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,432 -8.5% | $189,440 -4.3% |
| 2023 | $2,657 -1.3% | $198,000 |
| 2022 | $2,693 -5.2% | $198,000 |
| 2021 | $2,840 +47.7% | $198,000 +41.4% |
| 2020 | $1,924 | $140,000 |
| 2019 | $1,924 +3.8% | $140,000 |
| 2018 | $1,854 | $140,000 |
| 2017 | $1,854 +1.2% | $140,000 +18.1% |
| 2013 | $1,832 +54.6% | $118,500 |
| 2011 | $1,185 +48.9% | $118,500 +48.9% |
| 2010 | $796 | $79,600 |
| 2009 | $796 | $79,600 +6.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $75,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $75,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $75,000 |
| 2004 | -- | $75,000 |
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Neighborhood: Tyler Park
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- 2/10Shelby Traditional AcademyGrades: K-5Distance: 1.4 mi
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