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1509 Rufer Ave, Louisville, KY 40204

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2 Beds
2 Baths
1,439 Sq Ft

Welcome home to 1509 Rufer Avenue. This updated Historic Highlands home is located just a short walk to the heart of the Bardstown Road entertainment district. The current owners love walking to Bardstown Road for all the restaurants and coffee shops and the nearby parks with their fur baby. If you look at the aerial view photos you will see just how close you are to Bardstown Road and Baxter Avenue, but far enough away to enjoy some peace and tranquility at home, away from the busy night life. This home was built before 1900 and has been updated for modern living while leaving lots of the historic charm these homes offer. This home has had some gorgeous updates in the last year including the Kitchen, both bathrooms, fresh paint throughout and they added an amazing covered and screened in deck on the backyard. When you walk up to this home you will notice the small easily maintained yard, landscape and a large porch across the front of the home to sit on in the morning with your coffee to start your day. You can also relax on either your screened in deck in the private back yard or on the side patio in the evenings with a glass of wine or your favorite beverage, this house gives you lots of options for outside living and entertaining.When you enter this home, you are met with an abundance of natural light from the large windows in the main hallway, the 10ft ceilings that give such a sense of open space and the warm solid hardwood floors that run throughout the home. Just to your left is the guest room or office. It also has lots of natural and a gorgeous fireplace (nonfunctioning) with beautifully refinished mantel and period tile surround. Next is the large master suite, it features another gorgeous fireplace mantel and tile surround, large closets and a private updated master en suite, which is a rare find in this age and type of home. In the rear of the home you find the modern updated open concept kitchen/living area that everyone loves. The large kitchen has custom upgraded cabinets with gorgeous black granite counter tops, newer appliances, and an island with seating and additional storage. The living room and kitchen are both flooded with warm natural light from all the large windows. The living room features a large area to relax in, exposed brick wall and a door out to the side patio making this a perfect set-up for entertaining. Just off the living area is the 2nd full bathroom and there is a 1st floor laundry for your convenience. The last room is the large sunroom that surround with more large windows and most currently was used as a dining area and home office, and you will love this space on a rainy day to sit and relax while reading your favorite book. This home is hiding a secret space, lift the trap door near the bar and you will find a space that can be little get away space to work out and mediate, or a craft area and/or lots of storage in the basement. The basement and crawlspace have been professionally insulated with spray foam and vapor barrier to increase the energy efficiency of this 120+ y/o home. Finally, we are out in the back yard where you have an amazing new covered and screened in deck space to enjoy the evenings bug free. The private nice sized yard also has a new privacy fence and rare off-street parking for 2 to keep your vehicles safe. So, make your appointment today to view this historic highlands home.

Listing By: L. Michael Mudd - Semonin REALTORS kyglar Realty.com
  • MLS# 1602788
  • Date Listed12/17/2021
  • Bedrooms 2
  • Bathrooms 2 Full baths
  • Lot Size 0.1 acres (4,356 sq. ft)
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Subdivision HIGHLANDS
  • Property Type Single Family
  • County Jefferson
  • Year Built 1900
  • Water Public
  • Square Feet 1,439 sq. ft
  • Price Per Sq. Ft $208.48

Interior Features

  • Cooling Central Air
  • Heating None, Forced Air, Natural Gas

Exterior / Lot Features

  • Roof Shingle
  • Lot Size Acres 0.10
  • Lot Size SQFT 4,356.00
  • Lot Features -

Directions

Baxter Ave or Barret Avenue to Rufer.

Financial Considerations

Sales & Tax History

Source: Public Records

Population & Environment

Source: Sperling's Best Places

Walkability in KY / 40204

Source: Walkscore

87/100

Very Walkable

Walk Score ®

41/100

Some Transit

Transit Score ®

77/100

Very Bikeable

Bike Score ®

Overview

Most errands can be accomplished on foot. A few nearby public transportation options. Biking is convenient for most trips.

Transit Summary

6 nearby routes: 6 bus, 0 rail, 0 other

Walkability averages in the surrounding area

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 44/100, Transit Score: 27/100, Bike Score: 49/100.

Points of Interest near 1509 Rufer Ave, Louisville, KY 40204

Frequently Asked Questions for 1509 Rufer Ave

Source: Realty.com

1509 Rufer Ave, Louisville, KY 40204 is a Single Family 1,439 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 39 photos available of this 2 bed, 2 bath house, listed at $300,000. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com

Realty.com has 39 photos of 1509 Rufer Ave.

Our records indicate that 1509 Rufer Ave was built in 1900.

The full address for this home is 1509 Rufer Ave, Louisville, KY 40204.

1509 Rufer Ave has been listed on Realty.com since Fri December 17, 2021

Most errands can be accomplished on foot. A few nearby public transportation options. Biking is convenient for most trips.

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 44/100, Transit Score: 27/100, Bike Score: 49/100.

There are 2 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 1509 Rufer Ave. Marion C Moore School (Grades: 6 - 12), Youth Performing Arts School (Grades: 9 - 12)

Listing provided courtesy of: Semonin Realtors (tel: 502-420-5000)
Listing agent: L. Michael Mudd (tel: 502-396-6453) (#23040)

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