Welcome to this charming, traditional two story home situated on a spacious, fall-away lot offering beautiful views of nature all around! This fully renovated home offers 5 generous bedrooms and 2.5 baths, with thoughtful updates throughout. The first floor features new beautiful laminate flooring in a natural tone, while the second floor boasts plush new carpeting. The kitchen is a showstopper with all-new cabinets, sleek quartz countertops, and modern appliances - perfect for both cooking and entertaining. The cozy family room is a unique highlight, featuring reclaimed barn wood and a wood burning fireplace, adding warmth and character to the space. Step outside on the large deck, where you can enjoy peaceful views of the expansive backyard and the serene natural surroundings. Located just minutes from the Louisville Zoo and conveniently close to expressways, shopping, and dining, this home offers both tranquility and convenience. This home truly combines modern elegance with rustic charm. Don't miss the opportunity to make it yours!
Sold for $635,000
$635,000
1521 Sylvan Way, Louisville, KY 40205
5beds
2,760sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1978
0.56 Acres Lot
$648,200 Zestimate®
$230/sqft
$3,450 Estimated rent
Home value
$648,200
$609,000 - $687,000
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Wood burning fireplaceCozy family roomPlush new carpetingModern appliancesSleek quartz countertopsLarge deckNew beautiful laminate flooring
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Listed by:
Janet B Elder 502-773-2443,
Coldwell Banker McMahan
Bought with:
Mona C Nunn, 279397
RE/MAX Properties East
Source: Metro Search Inc. LLC DBA Apex MLS,MLS#: 1683795
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Half bathroom
- Level: First
Full bathroom
- Level: Second
Full bathroom
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Laundry
- Level: Basement
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Walkout Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,760
- Total interior livable area: 2,760 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,760
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Entry Side, Lower Level
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Fencing: None
Lot
- Size: 0.56 Acres
- Features: Cleared
Details
- Parcel number: 086e01260000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1978
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Towne Orchard
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Louisville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $230/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $423,050
- Annual tax amount: $4,837
- Date on market: 4/9/2025
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/22/2025 | Sold | $635,000$230/sqft |
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| 5/7/2025 | Sold | $635,000-2.3%$230/sqft |
Source:  Metro Search Inc. LLC DBA Apex MLS #1683795 Report a problem | ||
| 4/12/2025 | Pending sale | $649,950$235/sqft |
Source: Metro Search Inc. LLC DBA Apex MLS #1683795 Report a problem | ||
| 4/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $649,950$235/sqft |
Source: Metro Search Inc. LLC DBA Apex MLS #1683795 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,837 +25% | $423,050 +26.4% |
| 2023 | $3,870 -15% | $334,750 |
| 2022 | $4,553 -6.4% | $334,750 |
| 2021 | $4,862 -0.2% | $334,750 -5.6% |
| 2020 | $4,871 | $354,490 |
| 2019 | $4,871 +3.8% | $354,490 |
| 2018 | $4,695 | $354,490 |
| 2017 | $4,695 +53.3% | $354,490 +15.7% |
| 2013 | $3,063 | $306,290 |
| 2011 | $3,063 | $306,290 |
| 2010 | $3,063 | $306,290 |
| 2009 | $3,063 | $306,290 |
| 2007 | -- | $306,290 |
| 2006 | -- | $306,290 +15% |
| 2005 | -- | $266,340 |
| 2004 | -- | $266,340 |
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Neighborhood: 40205
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- 8/10Hawthorne Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.6 mi
- 5/10Highland Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 8/10Atherton High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
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