What an amazing opportunity in Old Louisville where Old World Charm & Modern Conveniences are melded together seamlessly. This magnificent property offers over 4657 Sq. Ft of living space in the main house which offers 2 First floor bedrooms and a full bath, there is a newer brick carriage house offering a 3-car garage plus a deluxe 1000+ Sq. Ft. 1-bedroom apartment w/laundry, a heated saltwater fiberglass 4 ½' deep inground pool, outdoor shower, a private bathroom for pool users on the 1st floor of the carriage house, an outdoor fireplace, a hot tub & a built in grilling station. The grand façade is gorgeous with a single two-story round bay. This home offers so many options, a wonderful single-family home with full guest quarters on the 3rd floor or in the carriage house (both with full kitchens), option to rent one or both spaces, potential Airbnb opportunity for an owner occupant. Upon entering the elegant foyer through the double doors with leaded glass transom you will love the 1st floor round bay sitting area with gorgeous original fireplace, quarter sawn inlaid oak flooring. Original pocked doors are in place between the foyer and formal front parlor and the parlor to the banquet size dining room. The dining room has a wonderful built-in wet bar with glass face cabinetry, granite top and a hammered copper sink. Behind the dining room is the family room with cast iron mantel, which is totally open to the wonderful fully equipped kitchen with exposed brick, quartz countertops with hex tile backsplash, a large center island, a Zline gas range and a planning desk. Behind this area are 2 bedrooms with a newly updated full bath (a rarity in Old Louisville). Up the grand natural oak staircase with stunning stained-glass window to the 2nd floor where you will find a huge primary suite with private bath (claw foot tub and shower), water closet, walk-in closet, a dressing room with island and laundry. On this floor you will find the round room which is perfect for a home office or reading room. There is also another large bedroom on this floor with a full bath with tub/shower combination off the hallway. Up to the 3rd floor, where you will find a full apartment with living room (could be used as the 6th bedroom in main house), a bedroom, an eat-in kitchen and a newly renovated full bathroom with tub/shower combination. This apartment has a separate side entry utilizing the original rear staircase for access. The rear staircase could be opened back up to the main house on the 2nd floor very easily if desired. Don't forget the living quarters above the brick 3-car garage as well for additional living space, Airbnb, guest quarters or rental income. This home has wonderful curb appeal and gorgeous grounds. Tall ceilings, oak & pine flooring, incredible inlays in some of the rooms, 11 original fireplaces, pocket doors & beautiful millwork are all reminiscent of the 19th century construction (circa 1890). Water/Sewer average $155/mo. LG&E average $771/mo. (5 separate meters for main house/3rd floor apt./carriage house apt.).
For sale
$835,000
1212 S 2nd St, Louisville, KY 40203
6beds
5,657sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1890
9,147.6 Square Feet Lot
$779,800 Zestimate®
$148/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Incredible inlaysOak and pine flooringRound bayOriginal fireplaceOutdoor fireplaceHot tubOutdoor shower
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 20, 2025 at 08:38am
Listed by:
Michael Mawood 502-253-9100,
RE/MAX Results
Source: GLARMLS,MLS#: 1689682

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 6
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: First
Primary bathroom
- Level: Second
Full bathroom
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: First
Foyer
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Laundry
- Level: Second
Living room
- Level: First
Other
- Description: CH - Great room/Kitchen/BR/Bath/Laundry
- Level: Second
Other
- Description: In Carriage House
- Level: Second
Other
- Description: BR/Bath/Living Room/Eat-in Kitchen
- Level: Third
Other
- Description: Could be opened back up to main home
- Level: Third
Study
- Level: Second
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 11
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,645
- Total interior livable area: 5,657 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,645
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Off Street, Detached, Entry Rear
- Garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Heated
- Fencing: Other,Wood
Lot
- Size: 9,147.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 48.5 x 190
- Features: Covt/Restr, Sidewalk, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 08032B00240000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Flat,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Old Louisville
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Louisville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $148/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $491,820
- Annual tax amount: $6,758
- Date on market: 6/13/2025
- Electric utility on property: Yes
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