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Sold for $215,000 on 05/21/25
  • $215,000

    1238 Lydia St, Louisville, KY 40217

    2beds
    988sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1931
    4,356 Square Feet Lot
    $216,500 Zestimate®
    $218/sqft
    $1,752 Estimated rent

    What's special

    Charming 2 bedroom, 1 bath home in the heart of Schnitzelburg awaits new owners to call it HOME! Step into this 94-year-old gem that exudes character and historic charm. Original hardwood throughout-even in the kitchen (check bottom inside of cabinet to right of sink). Front living room with lots of natural light and becoming fireplace, dining room and straight back to kitchen with a lot of original antique cabinetry, pantry and sink. Off the dining room is hall to full bath and two generous bedrooms. Unfinished walkout basement can be accessed both inside and outside that offers great storage and workspace potential. One car garage was currently used for additional storage but could be put back into service as a garage for small vehicle or repurposed with cool exterior doors for additional living/patio space. The rear of home has a nice, covered porch and large fenced backyard for the safety of pets and children with additional rear parking in the alley. The unique vintage appeal of this property has not been stripped out and is the perfect property for someone with vision.Bring your creativity and restore this beauty to its full glory or just love it like it is! Priced in "as is" condition,this is a fantastic opportunity to own a piece of history in a sought-after neighborhood close to Eastern Parkway/Goss Ave/Poplar Level, the Highlands, Germantown, Audubon Hospital, St Xavier, local shopping & dining! Call today!

    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: June 20, 2025 at 10:17pm

    Listed by:

    Martha Hemminger marthahe23@gmail.com,

    RE/MAX Properties East

    Bought with:

    Frankie K Culbertson, 201255

    Metts Company REALTORS

    Source: GLARMLS,MLS#: 1685700MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Bedroom
    • Level: First
    Bedroom
    • Level: First
    Full bathroom
    • Level: First
    Dining room
    • Level: First
    Kitchen
    • Level: First
    Laundry
    • Level: Basement
    Living room
    • Level: First
    Heating
    • Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Features
    • Basement: Walkout Unfinished
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 988
    • Total interior livable area: 988 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 988
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Attached, Entry Front
    • Attached garage spaces: 1
    Features
    • Stories: 1
    • Patio & porch: Porch
    • Fencing: Privacy
    Lot
    • Size: 4,356 sqft
    • Features: Sidewalk
    Details
    • Parcel number: 026H00760000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Bungalow
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Brick
    • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
    • Roof: Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1931

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Louisville
    • Subdivision: Schnitzelburg

    HOA & financial

    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Services availability
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