$529,000

1285 Royal Ave, Louisville, KY 40204

  • 3 beds |
  • 2 baths |
  • 2,032 sqft
  • Property Icon Single-Family Home
  • Property Year Built Icon Built in 1926
  • Property Lot Size Icon6,098sqft lot
  • Property Parking Icon 1 car garage
  • Property Price Per Square Feet Icon $260/sqft
  • Property List Date Icon Listed 19 days ago

Property Description

Newly refinished wood floors, modern upgrades, and a prime location near Bardstown Road and Cherokee Park welcome you to this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home. With 2,000 square feet of living space and an expansive 900-square-foot basement, this character-filled home offers flexibility, comfort, and thoughtful updates throughout. The open-concept living and dining room flow seamlessly into a bright, updated kitchen featuring GE appliances, a new refrigerator, touch-activated faucet, marble tile backsplash, and hardwired under-cabinet lighting—designed for both functionality and style. The main level includes one bedroom and a full bath, ideal for guests or convenient single-level living. Upstairs, you'll find two additional bedrooms and a second full bath with fresh tile, along with easily accessible attic storage, with no ladders or pull-down stairs required. The basement includes one finished room, with additional space currently used as a home gym, home theater, and office, plus ample storage and laundry hookups that include a gas dryer connection. Out back, enjoy a sunny, private yard perfect for a vegetable garden. A new patio and pergola with custom blinds offer a shaded retreat, surrounded by mature trees, curated landscaping, and stunning fall foliage. The front yard stays shaded most of the day, offering lovely curb appeal. The pull-through garage connects to both the front driveway and alley, offering rare convenience and additional parking options. Additional upgrades and features include: - New roof in 2022 (25 year shingles) - Navien tankless water heater - Carrier high-efficiency HVAC - New sump pump and French drain system - Basement waterproofing by Case Foundations with a transferable lifetime warranty - Updated breaker panel, GFCI outlets, and new exterior and garage outlets - New wooden privacy fence - Wrought iron safety barriers and gate by Louisville Iron Works - Custom storm door at rear entry Situated on a quiet residential street between two vibrant neighborhoods, this home is: - Steps from Bardstown Road and Cherokee Park - Just around the corner from Germantown's thriving restaurant row - Less than a mile from Bloom Elementary and within its cluster With thoughtful updates, flexible living spaces, and unbeatable access to all the Highlands has to offer, this home has everything you need to live comfortably and stylishly in one of Louisville's most sought-after locations.

Listing Status:
Active
Date Added:
October 10, 2025 at 05:00AM
Listing Office:
Homepage Realty : 502-690-6685
MLS ID:
1700507
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • A/C: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced AirNatural Gas
  • Fireplace: FireplaceFireplaces: 1
  • Style: Traditional
  • Parking: AttachedEntry FrontEntry RearDriveway
  • Roofing: Shingle
  • General: Stone2Poured Concrete
  • HOA Amenities: 0.0
  • Originating MLS: APEX MLS (Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS®)
  • School District: Jefferson
  • County: Jefferson
  • Zoning: 09028C00280000
  • Fencing: FullWood
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Source: APEX MLS (Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS®)

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Location

Schools Nearby

B

Bloom Elementary School

1627 Lucia Ave, Louisville, KY, 40204

Grades KG-5

0.75 miles away

H

Highland Middle School

1700 Norris Pl, Louisville, KY, 40205

Grades 6-8

0.77 miles away

P

Peace Academy

2020 Newburg Rd, Louisville, KY, 40205

Grades PK-12

0.82 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.

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