Last Sold Price
2 beds898 sqft$234/sqft
816 Reading Road, Louisville, KY 40217

Description

Welcome Home to this absolutely adorable updated bungalow in the convenient Parkway Village neighborhood! 816 Reading rd. is nestled perfectly between Eastern Parkway and Preston Highway. Shopping, dining and easy access to the Highlands, Germantown, Shelby park and major thoroughfare make this location prime. Enter under a large covered front porch to find beautifully gleaming original hardwood flooring throughout. The woodworking and crown molding is craftsmanship at its finest. The homes main...Welcome Home to this absolutely adorable updated bungalow in the convenient Parkway Village neighborhood! 816 Reading rd. is nestled perfectly between Eastern Parkway and Preston Highway. Shopping, dining and easy access to the Highlands, Germantown, Shelby park and major thoroughfare make this location prime. Enter under a large covered front porch to find beautifully gleaming original hardwood flooring throughout. The woodworking and crown molding is craftsmanship at its finest. The homes main floor has been completely updated, to include new windows, tile flooring in both the full ''jack and jill'' bathroom and gorgeous bright white kitchen. The spacious kitchen includes stainless steel appliances with gas range, granite counters, loads of cabinetry and modern open shelving. Just off the kitchen is a cute screened in "mud room". The possibilities of this home are endless, a "secret" door behind the classic built in nook in the dining room opens to the attic space that could easily be converted to whatever your needs may be and a large unfinished walk/ out basement is already plumbed and ready for a bathroom to be added, A fenced in level rear yard and detached 1 car garage with additional storage area completes this picture perfect package! Don't wait to schedule a private tour this home is too cute to be on the market long!
LISTING CLOSED: 07/30/2021 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Becca H Baker • Brokerage DRE #211168 • Redfin
    P: (502) 386-8494 becca.baker@redfin.com

Property Details for 816 Reading Road

Status
MLS #
1588481
Days on Market
7
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1927
Lot Size
0.09 AC / 3,920 SF
Architectural Style
Bungalow
Subdivision Name
PARKWAY VILLAGE

Location

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Building Information for 816 Reading Road

Stories1Year Built1927Building Size-Lot Size0.09 AC / 3,920 SF

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$1,253 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,066

Property Taxes

$187

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 816 Reading Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: I264W to Preston; Right on Preston; Right on Reading Road; House on Right.
  • Latitude: 38.211872
  • Longitude: -85.73893
  • MLS Area Major: 02-Butchertwn/Hghlnds/Germantwn
  • MLS Area Minor: 02-Butchertwn/Hghlnds/Germantwn
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 068800320000
  • Tax Block: 0000
  • Tax Lot: 0000
School Information
  • High School District: Jefferson
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Detached, Entry Rear, Driveway
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Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Level, Sidewalk
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Lot Size Area: 0.09
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 898.0
  • Below Grade Unfin: 898.0
  • Building Area Source: Appraiser
  • Building Area Total: 898.0
  • Living Area: 898.0
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Year Built: 1927
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Stone, Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected
  • Water Source: Public
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: First
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: First
Room 3
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: First
Room 4
  • Room Type: Mud Room
  • Room Level: First
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: First
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: First
Room 7
  • Room Type: Full Bathroom
  • Room Level: First
Room 8
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 9
  • Room Type: Full Bathroom
  • Room Level: Basement
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Partial, Privacy, Wood, Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened Porch
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Stories: 1
Interior Features
  • Basement: Walkout Unfinished
  • Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Electric, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Closets Total: 2
  • Laundry Level: Basement

Property History for 816 Reading Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 30, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1468127981

$209,783

+4.9% / yr

Jul 30, 2021

Sold

Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS #1588481

$209,783
Jul 6, 2021

Contract Signed

Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS #1588481

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/30/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1468127981

$209,783

+4.9% / yr

07/30/2021

Sold

Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS #1588481

$209,783
07/06/2021

Contract Signed

Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS #1588481

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

Public Records for 816 Reading Road

Taxable ValueLand$50,000Additions$150,560Total$200,560
Tax Record2025$2,248 ($187 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Total Finished SqFt898 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt898 SqFtStories1Lot Size3,694 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1927ZoningR5-RESIDENTIACountyJEFFERSONAPN23068800320000

Schools near 816 Reading Road

This home is within Jefferson County.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Shelby Traditional Academy
PublicK to 5

Camp Taylor Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Bloom Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Audubon Traditional 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: 816 Reading Road, Louisville, KY 40217
$209,783
2
898
3,920
$230,000
3
2,086
3,484
$135,000
2
1,575
10,890
1
1
1,278
3,554
$131,000
4
2,421
6,098
$260,000
2
2,046
4,072

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