This adorable 3-bedroom, 2-bath home is brimming with original character and thoughtful updates. The inviting main level features beautifully refinished hardwood floors, a spacious dining room perfect for entertaining, and a bright, cheerful kitchen with plenty of natural light. Two generously sized bedrooms and a full bath complete the first floor. Upstairs, you'll find a peaceful owner's suite—your own private retreat—with ample space and a full bathroom. Enjoy quiet mornings or relaxing evenings on the screened-in back porch, which overlooks a fully fenced backyard complete with a firepit and raised bed garden—ideal for the green thumb. The uninished basement offers extra flexibility with plenty of space for storage as well as workout space or recreation area.
Sold for $331,000
$331,000
857 Melford Ave, Parkway Village, KY 40217
3beds
1,771sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
6,098 Square Feet Lot
$334,600 Zestimate®
$187/sqft
$1,714 Estimated rent
Home value
$334,600
$315,000 - $355,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Gregory W Virgin 502-208-5770,
First Saturday Real Estate
Bought with:
Drew Martin, 221814
RE/MAX Results
Source: Metro Search Inc. LLC DBA Apex MLS,MLS#: 1689017
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Level: First
Primary bathroom
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Level: Second
Full bathroom
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,771
- Total interior livable area: 1,771 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,771
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Screened Porch, Porch
- Fencing: Full,Wood
Lot
- Size: 6,098 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 23070500670068
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Preston Place
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Parkway Village
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $187/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $285,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,195
- Date on market: 6/6/2025
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/28/2025 | Sold | $331,000+1.8%$187/sqft |
Source:  Metro Search Inc. LLC DBA Apex MLS #1689017 Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2025 | Pending sale | $325,000$184/sqft |
Source: Metro Search Inc. LLC DBA Apex MLS #1689017 Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2025 | Contingent | $325,000$184/sqft |
Source: Metro Search Inc. LLC DBA Apex MLS #1689017 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2025 | Price change | $325,000-7.1%$184/sqft |
Source: Metro Search Inc. LLC DBA Apex MLS #1689017 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $350,000+22.8%$198/sqft |
Source: Metro Search Inc. LLC DBA Apex MLS #1688141 Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2022 | Sold | $285,000+1.8%$161/sqft |
Source: Metro Search Inc. LLC DBA Apex MLS #1614594 Report a problem | ||
| 6/14/2022 | Pending sale | $280,000$158/sqft |
Source: Metro Search Inc. LLC DBA Apex MLS #1614594 Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2022 | Listed for sale | $280,000+21.7%$158/sqft |
Source: Metro Search Inc. LLC DBA Apex MLS #1614594 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2019 | Sold | $230,000$130/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/12/2019 | Pending sale | $230,000+2.3%$130/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Premier Properties #1528934 Report a problem | ||
| 4/11/2019 | Listed for sale | $224,900+73%$127/sqft |
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| 3/7/2006 | Sold | $130,000$73/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,195 -2.1% | $285,000 |
| 2024 | $3,263 -2.8% | $285,000 |
| 2023 | $3,357 +23.5% | $285,000 +23.9% |
| 2022 | $2,719 -8.7% | $230,000 |
| 2021 | $2,978 +17% | $230,000 |
| 2020 | $2,546 | $230,000 +49.3% |
| 2019 | $2,546 +54.4% | $154,080 |
| 2018 | $1,649 | $154,080 |
| 2017 | $1,649 +26.9% | $154,080 +18.5% |
| 2013 | $1,300 | $130,000 |
| 2011 | $1,300 | $130,000 |
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Neighborhood: Parkway Village
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