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#1684003, Listing Office: Kentucky Select Properties
$355,000 List price
1708 Fernwood Ave Louisville, KY 40205
$4,216
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,333 sqft
0.1 acres
$266 / sqft
House
Property details
About 1708 Fernwood Ave
A classic Highlands cottage located in the heart of the Deer Park neighborhood. This 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath home offers modern amenities with old world charm. Located just a few blocks from the cafes, restaurants, galleries, and retailers of the Bardstown Road Business District. This property features a lovely porch that overlooks the landscaped front yard and tree-lined avenue beyond. The interior retains the original charm of hardwood floors, fireplace surrounds and millwork while offering a large light filled semi open floor-plan for a modern lifestyle. Amenities include a combination mudroom and laundry room just off of the eat-in kitchen and a convenient first floor primary suite with oversized custom closet, and spacious bath boasting a double vanity and soaking tub. The backyard features a deck perfect for entertaining, lush herbaceous borders, and a charming lawn. Beyond is the 1.5 car garage with additional storage and a workshop area. This home boasts an extensive list of upgrades including: Newer Architectural Replacement Windows, Custom Lighting Fixtures, a New Roof, a New Air Conditioning Unit and Evaporator Coil.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,333 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.11 Acres
Year built1900
ParkingOff Street, Detached, Entry Rear
MLS #1681788
Garage1 space
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Off Street, Detached, Entry Rear
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $355,000
- Price/SqFt: $266
- Annual Tax Amount: $3,025
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Sidewalk, Level
- Directions: Fernwood Avenue between Deerwood Avenue and Duker Avenue
- Year Built: 1900
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 1,333 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.11 Acres
- MLS Number: 1681788
- MLS Name: Metro Search (Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS®)
- Office Name: Kentucky Select Properties
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2023 | Home Sold | $338,500 |
| Aug 25, 2017 | Home Sold | $226,500 |
| Feb 20, 2015 | Home Sold | $172,500 |
| Oct 24, 2011 | Home Sold | $139,000 |
| Apr 07, 2005 | Home Sold | $150,500 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $225,410 | $3,025 |
| 2022 | $225,410 | $3,065 |
| 2021 | $225,410 | $3,065 |
| 2020 | $226,500 | $3,267 |
| 2019 | $226,500 | $3,038 |
| 2018 | $226,500 | $2,248 |
| 2017 | $172,500 | $2,248 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
Bloom Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.9 mi
•1627 Lucia Ave
3
Breckinridge-Franklin Elementary School
Public Magnet KG-5
1.7 mi
•1351 Payne St
7
Audubon Traditional Elementary School
Public Magnet KG-5
1.9 mi
•1051 Hess Ln
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 $64,495. Residents of Louisville, KY typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Typical family type is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
18%
<35k
53%
35k-100k
27%
100k-200k
2%
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?
67%
Single, No Kids
4%
Single, with Kids
19%
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
3%
12-17 yrs old
41%
18-34 yrs old
41%
35-64 yrs old
6%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Tennis- Men's Tennis
Music Concerts
Where do the neighbors shop?
Crate & Barrel
Nordstrom Rack
H&M
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Starbucks
The Cheesecake Factory
Chipotle
What do the neighbors drive?
BMW
Volvo
Volkswagen
What do the neighbors listen to?
News
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits- Alternative
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 1708 Fernwood Ave
The listing price of 1708 Fernwood Ave property is $355,000.
The property 1708 Fernwood Ave is a house located in Louisville, Kentucky, 40205.
Active Listing: 1708 Fernwood Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1708 Fernwood Ave are: Bloom Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Breckinridge-Franklin Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Audubon Traditional Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Highland Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Jefferson County Traditional Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Barret Traditional Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Atherton High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), 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 $3,025 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on September 11, 2023 for $338,500 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 1708 Fernwood Ave has 2 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 1708 Fernwood Ave is 1,333 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1708 Fernwood Ave is 1900.
This home is located at 1708 Fernwood Ave in Louisville, KY and zip code 40205 in the Deer Park neighborhood. This 1,333 square foot home, which was built in 1900, sits on a 0.11 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 13, 2025 and is currently priced at $355,000.
Louisville, KY housing market in April 2025 saw over 235 listings sold above listed price, more than 214 sold at listed price and over 292 sold below. In April 2025 in Louisville, KY there were 10.5% more homes for sale than in March. Listings spent 14 days on the market in April 2025, and had a median list price of $259,895 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.