Talk about BANG for Your Buck! This adorable Cape Cod offers over 1,900+ SF of versatile living space and is LOADED with features: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, 2.5 Car Garage, Carport, Covered Deck, and a Finished Basement offering 2 additional ''bedrooms'' (no egress). Just minutes from UofL, this home is an ideal setup for a student rental, or a fantastic opportunity for 1st time buyers ready to build quick equity. With just a touch of TLC, this property could reach an estimated value north of $190K. Inside, you'll find charming Original Hardwood Floors, energy-efficient Replacement Windows, and a spacious layout that includes a 2nd Living Area and an All-Season Room—perfect for a home office, playroom, or creative studio. The kitchen sports a plethora of cabinet and counter space, and is equipped with stainless steel appliances. Outside, discover the Covered Deck that overlooks a Fully Fenced Backyarda perfect spot for morning coffee, entertaining guests, or evening BBQs. So much value, so much potentialdon't let this one out of your grasp!
Sold for $161,430
$161,430
517 Compton St, Louisville, KY 40208
3beds
1,921sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1946
5,227.2 Square Feet Lot
$164,800 Zestimate®
$84/sqft
$1,732 Estimated rent
Home value
$164,800
$155,000 - $175,000
$1,732/mo
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Finished basementEnergy-efficient replacement windowsSpacious layoutCovered deckAll-season roomVersatile living spaceCharming original hardwood floors
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Listed by:
Sean S Williams,
RE/MAX Premier Properties,
HundleyWilliams Team
Bought with:
Veronica Rodriguez, 221461
Front Runner Real Estate
Source: Metro Search Inc. LLC DBA Apex MLS,MLS#: 1693844
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Full bathroom
- Level: First
Dining area
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Laundry
- Level: Basement
Living room
- Level: First
Office
- Level: First
Other
- Description: Potential 4th 'Bedroom' (no egress)
- Level: Basement
Other
- Description: Potential 5th 'Bedroom' (no egress)
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,296
- Total interior livable area: 1,921 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,296
- Finished area below ground: 375
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Off Street, Detached, Entry Front, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 2
- Carport spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Fencing: Full,Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 5,227 sqft
- Features: Sidewalk, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 050B00210000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space, Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1946
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Louisville
- Subdivision: Thompson Place
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/8/2025 | Sold | $161,430+1%$84/sqft |
Source:  Metro Search Inc. LLC DBA Apex MLS #1693844 Report a problem | ||
| 9/8/2025 | Pending sale | $159,900$83/sqft |
Source: Metro Search Inc. LLC DBA Apex MLS #1693844 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2025 | Contingent | $159,900$83/sqft |
Source: Metro Search Inc. LLC DBA Apex MLS #1693844 Report a problem | ||
| 7/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $159,900+14.2%$83/sqft |
Source: Metro Search Inc. LLC DBA Apex MLS #1693844 Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2022 | Sold | $140,000-9%$73/sqft |
Source: Metro Search Inc. LLC DBA Apex MLS #1612291 Report a problem | ||
| 7/6/2022 | Pending sale | $153,900$80/sqft |
Source: Metro Search Inc. LLC DBA Apex MLS #1612291 Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2022 | Contingent | $153,900$80/sqft |
Source: Metro Search Inc. LLC DBA Apex MLS #1612291 Report a problem | ||
| 5/16/2022 | Listed for sale | $153,900+46.6%$80/sqft |
Source: Metro Search Inc. LLC DBA Apex MLS #1612291 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2021 | Sold | $105,000+123.4%$55/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2014 | Sold | $47,005$24/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,798 -4.3% | $140,000 |
| 2023 | $1,879 +31.6% | $140,000 +33.3% |
| 2022 | $1,428 +30.8% | $105,000 +39.4% |
| 2021 | $1,092 +5.5% | $75,320 |
| 2020 | $1,035 | $75,320 |
| 2019 | $1,035 +37.7% | $75,320 +32.7% |
| 2018 | $752 | $56,770 |
| 2017 | $752 +6.5% | $56,770 -19.6% |
| 2013 | $706 | $70,620 |
| 2011 | $706 | $70,620 |
| 2010 | $706 | $70,620 |
| 2009 | $706 | $70,620 -8.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $77,190 |
| 2006 | -- | $77,190 |
| 2005 | -- | $77,190 |
| 2004 | -- | $77,190 |
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Neighborhood: South Louisville
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Cochran Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 7/10Noe Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 1/10Iroquois High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.9 mi
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