$257,500

753 S Shelby St, Louisville, KY 40203

  • 3 beds |
  • 2 baths |
  • 2,795 sqft
  • Property Icon Single-Family Home
  • Property Year Built Icon Built in 1905
  • Property Lot Size Icon3,920sqft lot
  • Property Parking Icon —— car garage
  • Property Price Per Square Feet Icon $92/sqft
  • Property List Date Icon Listed 5 months ago

Property Description

Rare Opportunity in Historic Smoketown - Walk to It All! Don't miss this chance to own one of the original Smoketown Estates homes—just steps from everything Louisville has to offer. Nestled near Shelby Park and perfectly positioned within walking distance to Waterfront Park, Slugger Field, Lynn Family Stadium, Paristown Point, Logan Street Market, Nulu's vibrant shopping and dining district, Bardstown Road, and the nightlife of the Highlands—this is urban living at its best. Built in 1905, this stately 2-3 story brick home blends historic charm with modern updates. With over 2,300 sq. ft. of living space plus an additional 450 sq. ft. of finished attic space perfect for a studio or officethis home features original hardwood floors, high ceilings, two beautiful faux fireplaces, and double-thick foundation walls built to last. The layout includes three spacious bedrooms and two full bathrooms. Once configured as a duplex, the home retains its flexible layout and could easily be converted back, offering potential for multi-generational living or rental income. Recent updates include fresh paint throughout, new carpet, LVP flooring in the kitchen and laundry, updated bathrooms, and modern systems like a new roof (2022), newer HVAC, and a 2016 water heater. Enjoy a private backyard with off-street parkingrare for the area. Whether you're looking for character, convenience, or future potential, this is your chance to own a piece of Louisville history in one of the city's fastest-growing neighborhoods.

Listing Status:
Active
Date Added:
May 8, 2025 at 05:00AM
Listing Office:
1 Percent Lists Purple Door : 502-208-5820
MLS ID:
1686340
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • A/C: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced AirNatural Gas
  • Fireplace: FireplaceFireplaces: 2
  • Style: Traditional
  • Parking: Off StreetEntry RearOn Street
  • Roofing: Shingle
  • General: BrickWood Frame2Concrete Blk
  • HOA Amenities: 0.0
  • Originating MLS: APEX MLS (Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS®)
  • School District: Jefferson
  • County: Jefferson
  • Zoning: 021C00050000
  • Fencing: FullPrivacyOther
  • Utilities: Electricity ConnectedFuel:Natural
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Source: APEX MLS (Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS®)

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Location

Schools Nearby

A

Ackerly

200 E Chestnut St, Louisville, KY, 40202

Grades 5-12

0.71 miles away

M

Meyzeek Middle School

828 S Jackson St, Louisville, KY, 40203

Grades 6-8

0.41 miles away

B

Breckinridge Metropolitan High School

1128 E Broadway, Louisville, KY, 40204

Grades 9-12

0.39 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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