$645,000

1223 S 1st St Louisville, KY 40203

$7,659
Closing credit¹
5 beds
3 full, 1 partial
4,200 sqft
0.2 acres
$154 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1223 S 1st St

Old Louisville circa 1882 Classic Italianate with high-end renovations that offers 4200 Sq. Ft. of grandeur offering with 5 bedrooms & 3 1/2 baths. This home is a wonderful example of how to blend all the modern conveniences of the 21st Century while retaining the Historic character & charm in the olden days. The interior design, custom window treatments and paint colors create a soothing palate and flow wonderfully from room to room creating a very crisp, clean and inviting aura. Exquisite mill work, original front & rear staircases, original fireplace mantels, tall ceilings and hardwood flooring are still present and in wonderful condition. Entertainment was a top priority while designing the flow from the elegant and spacious entry foyer through the formal living and dining areas and back into the beautiful eat-in kitchen. You can enter the kitchen from the formal dining room via the butler's pantry with built ins and glass front cabinetry on the south side or through the fully equipped wet bar on the north side. The wet bar set in Carrera Marble offers a refrigerator, wine cooler, Haier kegerator, ice machine & instant hot water. The custom kitchen offers white cabinets, granite counters, dental molding, large center island w/breakfast bar & planning desk. You will find separate stainless Bosch refrigerator & freezer, Samsung dishwasher, Fisher Paykel 5-burner gas range with a large convection oven & warming drawer with vent hood, a pot filler & touchless faucet. An elegant powder room was created under the front stairwell. Walk up the grand & gracious front staircase or the twisted rear staircase to the 2nd floor where you will discover the Master En Suite. This suite is spacious, offering a lovely sitting area, spacious bedroom & spa styled bath with a generous travertine shower along with travertine flooring, his and her vanity areas and a generous walk-in closet. The 2nd floor also offers a private guest En Suite with clawfoot tub, pedestal sink and tile floors. The laundry room is located on this floor as well with utility sink & black and white mosaic tile flooring. The 3rd floor offers 3 additional bedrooms (1 currently used as media room) along with another spacious full bath with double vanity. A recent 2.5 car garage with Level 2 EV charger makes this an even better deal. Rebuilt copper lined box gutters, spray foam insulated cellar and crawl space are bonuses. The rear-covered back porch and brick patio overlooks the large privacy fenced rear yard with gardening spaces and koi pond. LG&E averages around $400 per month (which includes charging two EV vehicles), Water Company (including MSD charges) average around $90 monthly. Old Louisville offers Olmsted's Central Park with tennis courts, a children's playground and large splash pad along with the Information Center & outdoor amphitheater where you can enjoy "Shakespeare in the Park" and live concerts throughout the summer months. Also, you can enjoy the Saint James Court Art Show, the Holiday Home Tour & The Old Louisville Hidden Garden tour. Lots to do with great neighborhood camaraderie and located close to downtown, all major interstates and the International Airport.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Active Under Contract)
CoolingCentral Air
Size4,200 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.17 Acres
Year built1882
ParkingDetached, Entry Rear, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
MLS #1685820
Garage2 spaces

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Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Bedroom Count: 5
  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Detached, Entry Rear, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $645,000
  • Price/SqFt: $153
  • Annual Tax Amount: $7,917
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Lot: Sidewalk, Cleared, Storm Sewer
  • Directions: I-65 Exit St. Catherine - left on 1st Street - Home is between Oak and Ormsby.
  • Year Built: 1882
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 4,200 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.17 Acres
  • MLS Number: 1685820
  • MLS Name: Metro Search (Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS®)
  • Office Name: RE/MAX Results

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Aug 06, 2018
Home Sold
$500,000
Nov 15, 2013
Home Sold
$415,000
May 02, 2007
Home Sold
$295,500

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$590,000$7,917
2022$500,000$6,800
2021$500,000$6,800
2020$500,000$7,247
2019$500,000$6,707
2018$420,890$5,355
2017$410,890$5,355

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

1

Engelhard Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.3 mi

1004 S 1st St

3

Cochran Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.8 mi

500 W Gaulbert Ave

1

Shelby Elementary School

Public Magnet KG-5

0.9 mi

735 Ziegler St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $33,986. Most Louisville, KY residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. Most families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

51%
<35k
41%
35k-100k
7%
100k-200k
1%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

79%
Single, No Kids
8%
Single, with Kids
9%
Married, No Kids
4%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

9%
<11 yrs old
4%
12-17 yrs old
43%
18-34 yrs old
41%
35-64 yrs old
3%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Major League Soccer (MLS)Major League Soccer (MLS)
  • Music ConcertsMusic Concerts
  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Banana RepublicBanana Republic
  • H&MH&M
  • IKEAIKEA

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Jack In The BoxJack In The Box
  • ChipotleChipotle
  • QuiznosQuiznos

What do the neighbors drive?

  • ToyotaToyota
  • VolkswagenVolkswagen
  • LexusLexus

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • JazzJazz
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
  • Soft Adult ContemporarySoft Adult Contemporary
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 1223 S 1st St

The listing price of 1223 S 1st St property is $645,000.

The property 1223 S 1st St is a house located in Louisville, Kentucky, 40203.

Accepting Backup Offers: 1223 S 1st St is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.

The nearby schools for 1223 S 1st St are: Engelhard Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Cochran Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Shelby Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Meyzeek Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Noe Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Jefferson County Traditional Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Jefferson County High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Dupont Manual High School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), J. Graham Brown School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $7,917 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on August 6, 2018 for $500,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 1223 S 1st St has 5 bedrooms and 3 full and 1 half bathrooms.

The property 1223 S 1st St is 4,200 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 1223 S 1st St is 1882.

This home is located at 1223 S 1st St in Louisville, KY and zip code 40203 in the Old Louisville neighborhood. This 4,200 square foot home, which was built in 1882, sits on a 0.17 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 2, 2025 and is currently priced at $645,000.

While more than 235 listings in Louisville, KY in April 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 214 listings sold at asking price, and more than 292 were sold below. In April 2025 in Louisville, KY there were 10.5% more homes for sale than in March. The median list price of listings available in April 2025 was $259,895, while the average time on the real estate market was 14 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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