Last Sold Price
4 beds7,295 sqft$153/sqft
5821 Orion Road, Louisville, KY 40222

Description

This one of a kind Glenview Heights estate has all the character of the old, but all the conveniences and space of the new. When renovated by Karzen in 1991, every detail was considered. The floor plan enables the owner to use every nook and cranny- no wasted space here! Among the highlights: beautiful paneled library with desk, fireplace and flanking bookcases, a gracious living room with fireplace and doors leading to terrace, open kitchen with soaring ceilings has high end stainless appliances...This one of a kind Glenview Heights estate has all the character of the old, but all the conveniences and space of the new. When renovated by Karzen in 1991, every detail was considered. The floor plan enables the owner to use every nook and cranny- no wasted space here! Among the highlights: beautiful paneled library with desk, fireplace and flanking bookcases, a gracious living room with fireplace and doors leading to terrace, open kitchen with soaring ceilings has high end stainless appliances and walk-in pantry, wet bar, extensive master suite with an extra versatile room that could easily be a 5th bedroom, 3 car garage, first floor laundry/mud room, zoned heating/cooling. Incredibly spacious basement with new carpeting, high ceilings, fireplace, full bath and plentiful storage. Wait until you see this place in full bloom! Plantings specifically chosen for the grounds surround the extensive hardscapes including a perfectly located pool and gracious patio that overlooks a pond, the beautiful acreage and terraces. This one is not to miss and an incredible value. New roof march 2012
LISTING CLOSED: 07/06/2012 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Elizabeth S Boland • Brokerage DRE #177656 • Skelton Company REALTORS
    P: (502) 899-9922 C: (502) 664-9914 esboland@gmail.com

Property Details for 5821 Orion Road

Status
MLS #
1323833
Days on Market
121
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
-
Lot Size
2.75 AC / 119,790 SF
Architectural Style
Traditional
Subdivision Name
GLENVIEW HEIGHTS

Location

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Sold By Gariepy Group

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Building Information for 5821 Orion Road

Stories2Year Built-Building Size-Lot Size2.75 AC / 119,790 SF

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$7,135 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,663

Property Taxes

$1,472

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 5821 Orion Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Lime Kiln to Street OR River Road to Lime Kiln to Street
  • Latitude: 38.30424
  • Longitude: -85.647794
  • MLS Area Major: 09-Anchrg/Glnvw/Lyndn/Prospct
  • MLS Area Minor: 09-Anchrg/Glnvw/Lyndn/Prospct
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 0318-0002-0000
  • Tax Block: 0318
  • Tax Lot: 0002
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Attached
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Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Pond on Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.75
  • Lot Size Area: 2.75
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 119790.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 5478.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1817.0
  • Building Area Source: Appraiser
  • Building Area Total: 5478.0
  • Living Area: 7295.0
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Utilities
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Fuel:Natural
  • Water Source: Public
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Great Room
  • Room Level: First
Room 2
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Description: Eat in Kitchen
Room 3
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Description: Formal
Room 4
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Description: Width: LIBRARY
Room 5
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: First
Room 6
  • Room Type: Half Bathroom
  • 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: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Level: Second
Room 10
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: Second
Room 11
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: Second
Room 12
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: Second
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Stories: 2
Interior Features
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 5
  • Bathrooms Half: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 7
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 5
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Rooms Total: 18
  • Closets Total: 14
  • Laundry Level: 1st

Property History for 5821 Orion Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 6, 2012

Sold

Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS #1323833

$1,114,100
Jun 8, 2012

Contract Signed

Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS #1323833

Feb 8, 2012

Listed (Active)

Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS #1323833

$1,495,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/06/2012

Sold

Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS #1323833

$1,114,100
06/08/2012

Contract Signed

Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS #1323833

02/08/2012

Listed (Active)

Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS #1323833

$1,495,000

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

Public Records for 5821 Orion Road

Taxable ValueLand$393,250Additions$1,189,770Total$1,583,020
Tax Record2025$17,666 ($1,472 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths6Total Finished SqFt7,278 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,478 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,800 SqFtStories2Lot Size126,324 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940Year Renovated1940ZoningR4-RESIDENCountyJEFFERSONAPN21031800020000

Schools near 5821 Orion Road

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

Norton Commons Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Chancey Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Dunn Elementary School
PublicK to 5

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