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!
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
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#: 1685700

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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$216,500
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$220,830