#1691218, Listing office: Six Degrees Real Estate, LLC
$400,000 List price
1453 S 2nd St Louisville, KY 40208
3 beds
2 full
2,700 sqft
0.08 acres
$148 / sqft
House
Property details
About 1453 S 2nd St
Immaculate, beautiful Old Louisville Victorian w/ rich history and quality craftsmanship . Very rare continuous single-family, owner occupancy use since 1st C. 1894, as the home of builder John Alexander. Lovingly restored and maintained by current owners over the last 25+ yrs w/ ATTN to every detail. Wrought iron fencing at front sidewalk, greets and ushers you thru the antique gate, up the entry path, in the front door to an uplifting, bright foyer (w/ elegant, engraved Fireplace mantel and sweeping banister) filled w/ natural light, shining through orig. stained glass, reflecting off gleaming, inlaid hardwood floors. Open, updated, pro-architect-designed gourmet kitchen w/ massive center island, provides Perfect culinary or entertaining / gathering space and flows out to covered... ...rear deck, looking out onto lushly landscaped, private, Low-maintenance-required, brick courtyard, w/ Fountain, art and statuary - creating an oasis setting of serene tranquility amidst the urban bustle - as well as covered parking/ carport space. Courtyard transitions nicely across a no-cut-thru brick alley to (Old Lou Neighborhood-owned) Jubilee Park. Abundant period details remain intact, incl pocket doors, front and rear staircases, intricate brass work and much more. Tucked in, bamboo-flanked, upper, rear deck provides great views of open sky, tall, shade trees and allows the perfect spot to relax and enjoy nature. Additional potential expansion, workshop or storage space on Unfinished 3rd Flr and ( interior-accessed) Cellar. "The Alexander House," has provided both a comfortable home for the owners, allowing a stylish and sophisticated lifestyle, lucrative bonus income (renting the home out during KY Derby) as well as a great spot to entertain a long roster of famous celebrity guests over the years. An absolutely lovely, unique, special property, now seeking new appreciative stewards - Best to hurry on this one! Home to be Sold "As Is", contingent - at Buyers' option - upon inspections, with Sellers to carry out no further repairs or improvements.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusSale Pending
(Pending)
(Pending)
CoolingCentral Air
Size2,700 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.08 Acres
Year built1894
ParkingOff Street, Entry Rear, See Remarks, Driveway
MLS #1691685
ViewSee Remarks
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Off Street, Entry Rear, See Remarks, Driveway
- View: See Remarks
- Exterior: Balcony
- Architectural Style: Traditional, Other
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $400,000
- Price/SqFt: $148
- Annual Tax Amount: $3,406
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Sidewalk, See Remarks, Level
- Directions: Eastern Parkway to North (Right) on S 3rd St, which veers off to the Right onto S 2nd St. Home is on the Right, North of W Hill St and before/ South of W Burnett Ave.
- Year Built: 1894
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 2,700 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.08 Acres
- MLS Number: 1691685
- MLS Name: Metro Search (Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS®)
- Office Name: Eagan Realty Group
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Property sales
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $300,190 | $3,406 |
| 2022 | $258,780 | $2,968 |
| 2021 | $258,780 | $2,968 |
| 2020 | $258,780 | $3,164 |
| 2019 | $258,780 | $2,944 |
| 2018 | $218,190 | $2,353 |
| 2017 | $218,190 | $2,353 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Cochran Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.4 mi
•500 W Gaulbert Ave
1
Shelby Elementary School
Public Magnet KG-5
0.8 mi
•735 Ziegler St
1
Engelhard Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.8 mi
•1004 S 1st St
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 $20,457. Residents of Louisville, KY typically earn less than $<35k each year. The majority of families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
68%
<35k
21%
35k-100k
8%
100k-200k
3%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
83%
Single, No Kids
6%
Single, with Kids
8%
Married, No Kids
3%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
6%
<11 yrs old
2%
12-17 yrs old
55%
18-34 yrs old
33%
35-64 yrs old
4%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Pro Boxing
Major League Soccer (MLS)
Mexican League Soccer
Where do the neighbors shop?
H&M
Burlington
Ross Dress For Less
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Boston Market
Popeyes
White Castle
What do the neighbors drive?
Honda
Nissan
Kia
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
Urban Adult Contemporary
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 1453 S 2nd St
The listing price of 1453 S 2nd St property is $400,000.
The property 1453 S 2nd St is a house located in Louisville, Kentucky, 40208.
Sale Pending: 1453 S 2nd St is Sale Pending (Pending), which means that the seller has accepted an offer but the sale is not finalized.
The nearby schools for 1453 S 2nd St are: Cochran Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Shelby Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Engelhard Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Noe Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Meyzeek Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Jefferson County Traditional Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Dupont Manual High School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Jefferson County High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), J. Graham Brown School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $3,406 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 1453 S 2nd St has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 1453 S 2nd St is 2,700 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1453 S 2nd St is 1894.
This home is located at 1453 S 2nd St in Louisville, KY and zip code 40208 in the Old Louisville neighborhood. This 2,700 square foot home, which was built in 1894, sits on a 0.08 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 8, 2025 and is currently priced at $400,000.
Louisville, KY housing market in June 2025 saw over 264 listings sold above listed price, more than 240 sold at listed price and over 353 sold below. Between May and June 2025, Louisville, KY real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 6.2%. In June 2025, listings were on the market for 38 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $260,694.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.