LARGER THAN IT LOOKS! Over 3000 sq ft. Presenting the unique R.L. Gebhard Home, built in 1899 by Builder and General Contractor W.R. Tischendorf for the Gebhard family; R.L. Gebhard, a German clockmaker and his wife, the former Dora Van Dyke. Their daughters Allene and Lillian offered this home to the current owners who have lived there since 1987. The current home owners gutted the home upon moving in, replacing all the original electric and plumbing and returned the home to the original layout. An unusual build, the first story is completely limestone. The home sports approximately 3164 sq. ft., with 3-4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and much original charm. It sits on an almost half acre lot in the desirable Reservoir Park neighborhood in Crescent Hill. R.L. and his brother L.K. assisted their father, Christian Gebhard in completing Christian's life's work (30 years) of the marvelous "Scientific Astronomical Art and World Clock." Christian began working on the instrument in 1865 and completed it in 1895 with the help of his sons. "Gebhard's Famous Clock" weighed 6000 lbs., was 10 feet tall, 10 feet wide and 3 feet deep. It traveled the world and was displayed internationally and in American clock museums. The second floor primary suite of this home has a special bump out in the ceiling when the clock made its home on N. Crestmoor (formerly known as Carlisle) Avenue. R.L. and his family toured the clock through the country at state and county fairs. A gorgeous grandfather clock built by R.L will remain with the home in it's grand foyer. Many family artifacts and photos will also remain. Fireplaces are decorative only.
Sold for $590,000 on 07/17/25
$590,000
139 N Crestmoor Ave, Louisville, KY 40206
3beds
3,216sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1899
0.47 Acres Lot
$590,200 Zestimate®
$183/sqft
$3,030 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 16, 2025 at 10:37pm
Listed by:
Michaelle Warner 502-419-6159,
Walton Jones REALTORS, Inc.
Bought with:
JP Ervin, 223080
Kentucky Select Properties
Source: GLARMLS,MLS#: 1681521

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Bedroom
- Level: Third
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Level: Second
Full bathroom
- Level: Second
Full bathroom
- Level: First
Full bathroom
- Level: Second
Dining area
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: First
Foyer
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Laundry
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Office
- Level: Second
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Cellar
- Number of fireplaces: 4
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,164
- Total interior livable area: 3,216 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,164
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street, Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
Lot
- Size: 0.47 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 05073C00400000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1899
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Louisville
- Subdivision: Reservoir Park
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Services availability
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