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$2,969 Closing Credit¹
#1685489, Listing Office: Semonin REALTORS
$250,000 List price
1238 Lydia St Louisville, KY 40217
$2,969
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full
988 sqft
0.10 acres
$253 / sqft
House
Property details
About 1238 Lydia St
Charming 2 bedroom, 1 bath home in the heart of Schnitzelburg awaits new owners to call it HOME! Step into this 94-year-old gem that exudes character and historic charm. Original hardwood throughout-even in the kitchen (check bottom inside of cabinet to right of sink). Front living room with lots of natural light and becoming fireplace, dining room and straight back to kitchen with a lot of original antique cabinetry, pantry and sink. Off the dining room is hall to full bath and two generous bedrooms. Unfinished walkout basement can be accessed both inside and outside that offers great storage and workspace potential. One car garage was currently used for additional storage but could be put back into service as a garage for small vehicle or repurposed with cool exterior doors for additional living/patio space. The rear of home has a nice, covered porch and large fenced backyard for the safety of pets and children with additional rear parking in the alley. The unique vintage appeal of this property has not been stripped out and is the perfect property for someone with vision.Bring your creativity and restore this beauty to its full glory or just love it like it is! Priced in "as is" condition,this is a fantastic opportunity to own a piece of history in a sought-after neighborhood close to Eastern Parkway/Goss Ave/Poplar Level, the Highlands, Germantown, Audubon Hospital, St Xavier, local shopping & dining! Call today!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size988 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.1 Acres
Year built1931
ParkingAttached, Entry Front
MLS #1685700
Attached garage1 space
Virtual tour
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Attached, Entry Front
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Heating: Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $250,000
- Price/SqFt: $253
- Annual Tax Amount: $2,212
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Sidewalk
- Directions: Follow I-75 N, I-24 W and I-65 N to US-60 ALT E/Eastern Pkwy in Louisville. Take exit 132 from I-65 N Continue on US-60 ALT E/Eastern Pkwy. Drive to Lydia St
- Year Built: 1931
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 988 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.1 Acres
- MLS Number: 1685700
- MLS Name: Metro Search (Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS®)
- Office Name: RE/MAX Properties East
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 08, 2014 | Home Sold | $120,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $164,830 | $2,212 |
| 2022 | $164,830 | $2,241 |
| 2021 | $164,830 | $2,241 |
| 2020 | $121,170 | $2,366 |
| 2019 | $121,170 | $1,625 |
| 2018 | $121,170 | $1,579 |
| 2017 | $121,170 | $1,579 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
1
Shelby Elementary School
Public Magnet KG-5
0.5 mi
•735 Ziegler St
7
Audubon Traditional Elementary School
Public Magnet KG-5
1.0 mi
•1051 Hess Ln
6
Bloom Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.3 mi
•1627 Lucia Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $49,277. Most Louisville, KY residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
37%
<35k
49%
35k-100k
13%
100k-200k
1%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
60%
Single, No Kids
7%
Single, with Kids
23%
Married, No Kids
10%
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
31%
18-34 yrs old
43%
35-64 yrs old
13%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Pro Boxing
Tennis
Major League Soccer (MLS)
Where do the neighbors shop?
IKEA
Crate & Barrel
Banana Republic
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Quiznos
Starbucks
Jack In The Box
What do the neighbors drive?
Lexus
BMW
Toyota
What do the neighbors listen to?
Soft Adult Contemporary
News
Jazz
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 1238 Lydia St
The listing price of 1238 Lydia St property is $250,000.
The property 1238 Lydia St is a house located in Louisville, Kentucky, 40217.
Active Listing: 1238 Lydia St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1238 Lydia St are: Shelby Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Audubon Traditional Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Bloom Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Noe Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Jefferson County Traditional Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Meyzeek Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Dupont Manual High School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Breckinridge Metropolitan High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Jefferson County High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $2,212 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on August 8, 2014 for $120,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 1238 Lydia St has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 1238 Lydia St is 988 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1238 Lydia St is 1931.
This home is located at 1238 Lydia St in Louisville, KY and zip code 40217 in the Schnitzelburg neighborhood. This 988 square foot home, which was built in 1931, sits on a 0.10 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 1, 2025 and is currently priced at $250,000.
In April 2025 more than 235 listings in Louisville, KY were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 214 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 292 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Louisville, KY increased by 10.5% between March and April 2025. While the average time on the market in April 2025 was 14 days, the median list price was $259,895.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.