Last Sold Price
4 beds2,949 sqft$170/sqft
540 Dover Road, Louisville, KY 40206

Description

Hurry to see this Treasure Chest of a house in the perfect location! Priced well below current appraisal so Sellers can promptly scoot South! This jewel is in impeccable condition, with the great architectural charms of the '30s (Rookwood tile fireplace surround, beveled glass around the front door, crystal door knobs, beautiful old growth wood floors, solid doors), yet it lives for today with an updated kitchen, all new Architectural Series Pella windows, den and sunporch, large deck, and two car...Hurry to see this Treasure Chest of a house in the perfect location! Priced well below current appraisal so Sellers can promptly scoot South! This jewel is in impeccable condition, with the great architectural charms of the '30s (Rookwood tile fireplace surround, beveled glass around the front door, crystal door knobs, beautiful old growth wood floors, solid doors), yet it lives for today with an updated kitchen, all new Architectural Series Pella windows, den and sunporch, large deck, and two car garage. There is also a greenhouse for the gardener. Situated on a large flat corner lot on quiet cul-de-sac, you can walk to Seneca Park, St. Matthews, and nearby schools. The third floor is a charming finished space with full bath for guest quarters, Master Suite, teen space you decide! Grab it while you can best value around!
LISTING CLOSED: 07/19/2019 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Nanette C Tafel • Brokerage DRE #178294 • Kentucky Select Properties
    P: (502) 376-1083 C: (502) 376-1083 nantafel@gmail.com
  2. Listed by George L Tafel • Brokerage DRE #178294 • Kentucky Select Properties
    P: (502) 376-1059 C: (502) 376-1059 george.tafel@gmail.com

Property Details for 540 Dover Road

Status
MLS #
1533384
Days on Market
20
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1935
Lot Size
0.24 AC / 10,454 SF
Architectural Style
Traditional

Location

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Sold By Keller Williams Louisville

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Building Information for 540 Dover Road

Stories3Year Built1935Building Size-Lot Size0.24 AC / 10,454 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,050 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,541

Property Taxes

$509

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 540 Dover Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Lexington Rd. to Dover (between Briar Hill and Mc Cready)
  • Latitude: 38.247254
  • Longitude: -85.672454
  • MLS Area Major: 03-Clifton/Crescent Hill/St Matthews
  • MLS Area Minor: 03-Clifton/Crescent Hill/St Matthews
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 074H00100000
  • Tax Block: 074h
  • Tax Lot: 0010
School Information
  • High School District: Jefferson
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Detached, Entry Rear, Driveway
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Corner Lot, Cul-De-Sac, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Lot Size Area: 0.24
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2600.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 349.0
  • Below Grade Unfin: 861.0
  • Building Area Source: Appraiser
  • Building Area Total: 2600.0
  • Living Area: 2949.0
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Year Built: 1935
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick Veneer
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Fuel:Natural
  • Water Source: Public
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: First
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Description: Formal
Room 3
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Room Level: First
Room 4
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: First
Room 5
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
  • Room Level: First
Room 6
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Level: First
Room 7
  • Room Type: Half Bathroom
  • Room Level: First
Room 8
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Second
Room 9
  • Room Type: Full Bathroom
  • Room Level: Second
Room 10
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: Second
Room 11
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: Second
Room 12
  • Room Type: Full Bathroom
  • Room Level: Second
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Stories: 3
Interior Features
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Outside Entry
  • Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Radiant
  • Heating: Yes
  • Rooms Total: 16

Property History for 540 Dover Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 19, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #649410525

$500,000
Jul 19, 2019

Sold

Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS #1533384

$500,000
Jul 3, 2019

Contract Signed

Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS #1533384

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/19/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #649410525

$500,000
07/19/2019

Sold

Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS #1533384

$500,000
07/03/2019

Contract Signed

Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS #1533384

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 540 Dover Road

Taxable ValueLand$88,400Additions$445,530Total$533,930
Tax Record2025$6,109 ($509 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt2,208 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,208 SqFtStories2Lot Size10,947 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1935ZoningR5-RESIDENTIACountyJEFFERSONAPN05074H00100000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 540 Dover Road

This home is within Jefferson County.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - PK to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Chenoweth Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Alex R. Kennedy Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

St Matthews Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Field Elementary School
PublicK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 540 Dover Road, Louisville, KY 40206
$500,000
4
2,949
10,454
1
2
1,312
7,400
$425,000
4
2,109
7,531
$365,000
4
2,889
7,100
$330,000
4
3,254
10,500
2
3
2,481
11,295

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