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$112,000

653 Cecil Ave Louisville, KY 40211

4 beds
2 full, 1 partial
1,808 sqft
0.1 acres
$62 / sqft
House

Property details

About 653 Cecil Ave

Charming Bungalow with Endless Potential! Welcome to 653 Cecil Ave - a spacious bungalow full of charm, character, and room to grow! This unique home features 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths, with two bedrooms and a full bath on the main floor, plus two additional bedrooms, a full bath, and a cozy loft area upstairs perfect for a home office, playroom, or extra lounge space. Sitting on a large lot with a full unfinished basement, there's plenty of space to expand, customize, or simply enjoy as-is. While it could use a little TLC to really make it shine, this home is packed with potential and at just $115,000, it's a rare find with room for your vision. Don't miss your chance to turn this gem into your dream home or next great investment!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,808 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.14 Acres
Year built1920
ParkingOff Street, Entry Rear
MLS #1688626

Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Off Street, Entry Rear
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $112,000
  • Price/SqFt: $61
  • Annual Tax Amount: $1,087
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Directions: Watterson to Virginia to street
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 1,808 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.14 Acres
  • MLS Number: 1688626
  • MLS Name: Metro Search (Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS®)
  • Office Name: Green Team Real Estate Services

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jun 04, 2018
Home Sold
$80,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$127,350$1,087
2022$80,000$1,088
2021$80,000$1,088
2020$80,000$1,159
2019$80,000$1,073
2018$22,000$36
2017$40,370$36

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

2

Young Elementary School

Public Magnet KG-5

0.6 mi

3526 W Muhammad Ali Blvd

5

Foster Elementary School

Public Magnet KG-5

1.1 mi

1401 S 41st St

5

Brandeis Elementary School

Public Magnet PK-5

1.2 mi

2817 W Kentucky 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 $33,438. Most Louisville, KY residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.

How much money do the neighbors make?

51%
<35k
35%
35k-100k
12%
100k-200k
2%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

50%
Single, No Kids
25%
Single, with Kids
17%
Married, No Kids
8%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

18%
<11 yrs old
12%
12-17 yrs old
19%
18-34 yrs old
38%
35-64 yrs old
13%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing
  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • Foot LockerFoot Locker
  • H&MH&M

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • White CastleWhite Castle
  • Little CaesarsLittle Caesars
  • Boston MarketBoston Market

What do the neighbors drive?

  • KiaKia
  • DodgeDodge
  • HondaHonda

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Urban Adult ContemporaryUrban Adult Contemporary
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 653 Cecil Ave

The listing price of 653 Cecil Ave property is $112,000.

The property 653 Cecil Ave is a house located in Louisville, Kentucky, 40211.

Active Listing: 653 Cecil Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 653 Cecil Ave are: Young Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Foster Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Brandeis Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Grace M. James Academy of Excellence (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Johnson Traditional Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Western Middle School for the Arts (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), The Academy at Shawnee High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Central High Magnet Career Academy (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), New Albany Senior High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $1,087 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on June 4, 2018 for $80,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 653 Cecil Ave has 4 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.

The property 653 Cecil Ave is 1,808 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 653 Cecil Ave is 1920.

This home is located at 653 Cecil Ave in Louisville, KY and zip code 40211 in the Shawnee neighborhood. This 1,808 square foot home, which was built in 1920, sits on a 0.14 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 4, 2025 and is currently priced at $112,000.

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 inventory of homes for sale in Louisville, KY between May and June 2025 increased by 6.2%. The median list price of listings available in June 2025 was $260,694, while the average time on the real estate market was 38 days.

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

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