Immaculate, beautiful Old Louisville Victorian w/ rich history and quality craftsmanship . Very rare continuous single-family, owner occupancy use since 1st C. 1894, as the home of builder John Alexander. Lovingly restored and maintained by current owners over the last 25+ yrs w/ ATTN to every detail. Wrought iron fencing at front sidewalk, greets and ushers you thru the antique gate, up the entry path, in the front door to an uplifting, bright foyer (w/ elegant, engraved Fireplace mantel and sweeping banister) filled w/ natural light, shining through orig. stained glass, reflecting off gleaming, inlaid hardwood floors. Open, updated, pro-architect-designed gourmet kitchen w/ massive center island, provides Perfect culinary or entertaining / gathering space and flows out to covered... ...rear deck, looking out onto lushly landscaped, private, Low-maintenance-required, brick courtyard, w/ Fountain, art and statuary - creating an oasis setting of serene tranquility amidst the urban bustle - as well as covered parking/ carport space. Courtyard transitions nicely across a no-cut-thru brick alley to (Old Lou Neighborhood-owned) Jubilee Park. Abundant period details remain intact, incl pocket doors, front and rear staircases, intricate brass work and much more. Tucked in, bamboo-flanked, upper, rear deck provides great views of open sky, tall, shade trees and allows the perfect spot to relax and enjoy nature. Additional potential expansion, workshop or storage space on Unfinished 3rd Flr and ( interior-accessed) Cellar. "The Alexander House," has provided both a comfortable home for the owners, allowing a stylish and sophisticated lifestyle, lucrative bonus income (renting the home out during KY Derby) as well as a great spot to entertain a long roster of famous celebrity guests over the years. An absolutely lovely, unique, special property, now seeking new appreciative stewards - Best to hurry on this one! Home to be Sold "As Is", contingent - at Buyers' option - upon inspections, with Sellers to carry out no further repairs or improvements.
Sold for $400,000 on 08/22/25
$400,000
1453 S 2nd St, Louisville, KY 40208
3beds
2,700sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1894
3,484.8 Square Feet Lot
$393,000 Zestimate®
$148/sqft
$2,679 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: 7 hours ago
Listed by:
Christopher R Eagan 502-649-8381,
Eagan Realty Group,
Allison J Scott-Eagan 502-649-8381
Bought with:
Shaun S Wallace, 201620
1 Percent Lists Purple Door
Source: GLARMLS,MLS#: 1691685

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Full bathroom
- Level: First
Full bathroom
- Level: Second
Dining area
- Level: First
Foyer
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Laundry
- Level: Basement
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Walk-Up Access,Unfinished,Cellar
- Number of fireplaces: 3
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,700
- Total interior livable area: 2,700 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,700
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street, Entry Rear, See Remarks, Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 3,484 sqft
- Dimensions: 33 x 100
- Features: Sidewalk, See Remarks, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 033B00360000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional,Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1894
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Louisville
- Subdivision: Old Louisville
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No