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$290,000

5206 S Watterson Trl Louisville, KY 40291

4 beds
2 full
1,472 sqft
0.7 acres
$197 / sqft
House

Property details

About 5206 S Watterson Trl

Looking for a slice of country living within city limits? Look no further! This beautiful rustic home has been renovated to be the perfect retreat, complete with over a half acre with a privacy fenced backyard, and its nestled between Woodhaven and Wildwood Country Clubs. As you enter the living room, you'll find freshly sanded and stained original hardwood flooring. The kitchen and dining area have exposed beam ceilings, offering a rustic and open feel. This home has 4 spacious bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, all on one floor! Off of the back living room you'll find a private access patio. There is also a 2 car garage, offering lots storage space and/or room for your vehicles. Schedule your private showing today, this will not last long!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,472 sqft
Lot size0.69 Acres
Year built1951
ParkingDetached, Driveway
MLS #1693571
Garage2 spaces

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: No
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4
  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Detached, Driveway
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $290,000
  • Price/SqFt: $197
  • Annual Tax Amount: $1,726
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Lot: Level
  • Directions: Going eastbound on Bardstown road, turn right onto S Watterson Trail, home is on the right.
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Stories: 1
  • Living Area: 1,472 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.69 Acres
  • MLS Number: 1693571
  • MLS Name: Metro Search (Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS®)
  • Office Name: RE/MAX Premier Properties

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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$146,600$1,726
2022$146,600$1,732
2021$130,690$1,732
2020$130,690$1,653
2019$130,690$1,416
2018$130,690$1,371
2017$130,690$1,371

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

4

Watterson Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.3 mi

3900 Breckenridge Ln

5

Luhr Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.7 mi

6900 Fegenbush Ln

3

Fern Creek Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.9 mi

8815 Ferndale Rd

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 $63,905. Residents of Louisville, KY typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

18%
<35k
67%
35k-100k
14%
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?

43%
Single, No Kids
16%
Single, with Kids
21%
Married, No Kids
20%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

19%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
25%
18-34 yrs old
40%
35-64 yrs old
7%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Minor League Baseball GamesMinor League Baseball Games
  • NBA/WNBANBA/WNBA
  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • New York & CompanyNew York & Company
  • Books-a-MillionBooks-a-Million
  • Forever 21Forever 21

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Chick-fil-AChick-fil-A
  • QdobaQdoba
  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken

What do the neighbors drive?

  • KiaKia
  • InfinitiInfiniti
  • ToyotaToyota

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
  • Active RockActive Rock
  • Adult HitsAdult Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 5206 S Watterson Trl

The listing price of 5206 S Watterson Trl property is $290,000.

The property 5206 S Watterson Trl is a house located in Louisville, Kentucky, 40291.

Active Listing: 5206 S Watterson Trl is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 5206 S Watterson Trl are: Watterson Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Luhr Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Fern Creek Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Newburg Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Carrithers Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Thomas Jefferson Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Fern Creek High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Moore High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Newcomer Academy (GreatSchools Rating 1/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $1,726 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The property at 5206 S Watterson Trl has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

The property 5206 S Watterson Trl is 1,472 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 5206 S Watterson Trl is 1951.

This home is located at 5206 S Watterson Trl in Louisville, KY and zip code 40218. This 1,472 square foot home, which was built in 1951, sits on a 0.69 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 25, 2025 and is currently priced at $290,000.

While more than 264 listings in Louisville, KY in June 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 240 listings sold at asking price, and more than 353 were sold below. The number of listings in Louisville, KY increased by 6.2% between May and June 2025. 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.

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