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#1687426, Listing Office: Kentucky Select Properties
$350,000 List price
857 Melford Ave Louisville, KY 40217
$4,156
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full
1,771 sqft
0.1 acres
$198 / sqft
House
Property details
About 857 Melford Ave
This adorable 3-bedroom, 2-bath home is brimming with original character and thoughtful updates. The inviting main level features beautifully refinished hardwood floors, a spacious dining room perfect for entertaining, and a bright, cheerful kitchen with plenty of natural light. Two generously sized bedrooms and a full bath complete the first floor. Upstairs, you'll find a peaceful owner's suite—your own private retreat—with ample space and a full bathroom. Enjoy quiet mornings or relaxing evenings on the screened-in back porch, which overlooks a fully fenced backyard complete with a firepit and raised bed garden—ideal for the green thumb. The uninished basement offers extra flexibility with plenty of space for storage as well as workout space or recreation area.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,771 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.14 Acres
Year built1925
ParkingDriveway
MLS #1688141
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Driveway
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $350,000
- Price/SqFt: $197
- Lot: Level
- Directions: Preston to Melford OR Eastern Parkway turn on Alexander go to Melford turn left, home will be on your left.
- Year Built: 1925
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 1,771 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.14 Acres
- MLS Number: 1688141
- MLS Name: Metro Search (Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS®)
- Office Name: First Saturday Real Estate
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Nearby schools
7
Audubon Traditional Elementary School
Public Magnet KG-5
0.4 mi
•1051 Hess Ln
1
Shelby Elementary School
Public Magnet KG-5
0.9 mi
•735 Ziegler St
2
Camp Taylor Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.4 mi
•1446 Belmar Dr
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 $51,195. The most common annual income of people living in Louisville, KY is between $35k-100k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.
How much money do the neighbors make?
35%
<35k
48%
35k-100k
15%
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?
53%
Single, No Kids
7%
Single, with Kids
27%
Married, No Kids
13%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
11%
<11 yrs old
5%
12-17 yrs old
28%
18-34 yrs old
39%
35-64 yrs old
17%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Pro Boxing
Tennis
Hiking/backpacking
Where do the neighbors shop?
IKEA
Crate & Barrel
Bloomingdales
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Quiznos
Starbucks
Boston Market
What do the neighbors drive?
Lexus
BMW
Audi
What do the neighbors listen to?
Soft Adult Contemporary
News- Alternative
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 857 Melford Ave
The listing price of 857 Melford Ave property is $350,000.
The property 857 Melford Ave is a house located in Louisville, Kentucky, 40217.
Active Listing: 857 Melford Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 857 Melford Ave are: Audubon Traditional Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Shelby Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Camp Taylor Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Noe Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Highland Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Jefferson County Traditional Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Dupont Manual High School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Louisville Male High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Jefferson County High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
The property at 857 Melford Ave has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 857 Melford Ave is 1,771 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 857 Melford Ave is 1925.
This home is located at 857 Melford Ave in Louisville, KY and zip code 40217 in the Preston Place neighborhood. This 1,771 square foot home, which was built in 1925, sits on a 0.14 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 29, 2025 and is currently priced at $350,000.
Over 269 listings were sold over their listed price in May 2025 in Louisville, KY. In the same period over 302 listings were sold below the listed price and 211 listings were sold for the listed price. Between April and May 2025, Louisville, KY real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 10.4%. In May 2025, listings were on the market for 52 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $259,968.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.