Welcome to 8509 Gainsborough Drive — a spacious bi-level home in the heart of Louisville's 40291! This 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a total of 1,014 sq. ft. above grade with an additional 950 sq. ft. below grade, including approximately 750 finished sq. ft.—plenty of room for everyone.
Inside, you'll find two comfortable living areas, no carpet throughout (great for easy maintenance), and a layout that's ready for your personal touch. Both bathrooms could use some updating and TLC, but the seller has adjusted the listing price accordingly—making this a great opportunity to gain instant equity and make it your own.
Outside, enjoy a good-sized backyard, partially fenced for privacy, perfect for pets, play, or a garden. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and parks, this home is ready for new owners to bring their vision to life.
Sold for $238,000
$238,000
8509 Gainsborough Dr, Louisville, KY 40291
4beds
1,764sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1974
7,405 Square Feet Lot
$255,100 Zestimate®
$135/sqft
$2,102 Estimated rent
Home value
$255,100
$235,000 - $273,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Meghan Emig 502-615-4117,
United Real Estate Louisville,
Matt Emig
Bought with:
Adam Rettig, 298539
Main Street Renewal, LLC
Source: Metro Search Inc. LLC DBA Apex MLS,MLS#: 1702865
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Level: First
Full bathroom
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: Basement
Kitchen
- Level: First
Laundry
- Level: Basement
Living room
- Level: First
Other
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Features
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,014
- Total interior livable area: 1,764 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,014
- Finished area below ground: 750
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: None
Lot
- Size: 7,405 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 209000110000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1974
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Creek Hollow
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Louisville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $135/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $215,890
- Annual tax amount: $1,870
- Date on market: 11/11/2025
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/13/2026 | Listing removed | $2,130$1/sqft |
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| 5/30/2026 | Price change | $2,130-1.2%$1/sqft |
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| 5/16/2026 | Price change | $2,155-1.1%$1/sqft |
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| 5/2/2026 | Price change | $2,180-1.1%$1/sqft |
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| 4/17/2026 | Price change | $2,205-0.7%$1/sqft |
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| 4/3/2026 | Price change | $2,220-0.7%$1/sqft |
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| 3/14/2026 | Price change | $2,235-0.7%$1/sqft |
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| 2/21/2026 | Price change | $2,250-0.7%$1/sqft |
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| 1/24/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,265$1/sqft |
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| 11/28/2025 | Sold | $238,000-0.8%$135/sqft |
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| 11/11/2025 | Pending sale | $240,000$136/sqft |
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| 11/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $240,000+118.7%$136/sqft |
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| 4/27/2012 | Sold | $109,750-4.6%$62/sqft |
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| 3/10/2012 | Price change | $115,000-3.4%$65/sqft |
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| 10/27/2011 | Price change | $119,000-8.4%$67/sqft |
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| 7/13/2011 | Listed for sale | $129,900$74/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,870 +25.2% | $215,890 +22.1% |
| 2024 | $1,493 -2.8% | $176,770 |
| 2023 | $1,536 -4.6% | $176,770 |
| 2022 | $1,611 +56.4% | $176,770 +45.8% |
| 2021 | $1,030 +5.9% | $121,230 |
| 2020 | $973 | $121,230 |
| 2019 | $973 +8.6% | $121,230 |
| 2018 | $895 | $121,230 |
| 2017 | $895 +16.5% | $121,230 +10.5% |
| 2013 | $768 -29.2% | $109,750 +1.2% |
| 2011 | $1,085 | $108,450 |
| 2010 | $1,085 | $108,450 |
| 2009 | $1,085 | $108,450 |
| 2007 | -- | $108,450 |
| 2006 | -- | $108,450 |
| 2005 | -- | $108,450 +29.9% |
| 2004 | -- | $83,490 |
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Neighborhood: Fern Creek
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Bates Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.3 mi
- 3/10Newburg Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.8 mi
- 2/10Fern Creek Traditional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
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