Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds1,173 sqft

840 Reading Road, Louisville, KY 40217

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.08 acresLot Size
1926Year Built
$155/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

This beautiful 1.5 story home in Parkway Village is a must-see! Parkway Village has it's own police patrol! Step from the wonderful front porch into this updated and well maintained 1926 home. On the main floor, you'll find a bedroom and bathroom, an updated kitchen that has made use perfectly of the space it is in. You could use the ample square footage upstairs as an office or master bedroom. The possibilities are endless! In the clean and tidy basement, two more rooms with closets are found that...This beautiful 1.5 story home in Parkway Village is a must-see! Parkway Village has it's own police patrol! Step from the wonderful front porch into this updated and well maintained 1926 home. On the main floor, you'll find a bedroom and bathroom, an updated kitchen that has made use perfectly of the space it is in. You could use the ample square footage upstairs as an office or master bedroom. The possibilities are endless! In the clean and tidy basement, two more rooms with closets are found that could be used as bedrooms. This home will go quickly, so don't wait! Schedule your showing today!
  • Listed by: Jake M Wiseman 502.251.7147 danielle.field@redfin.com Brokerage DRE #211168 • Redfin
Listing closed: 03/02/2018 12:00 AM • Source: Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS, MLS#: 1492399
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Median sold price

$188,000

Avg days on market

37

Sale-to-list ratio

1088968.3%

Louisville, KY

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Property Information for 840 Reading Road

Property Details

  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Subdivision Name: PARKWAY VILLAGE

Building Information

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Lot Size: 0.08 AC / 3,484 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Directions: South on Preston Hwy, left on Reading Rd, past Alexander Ave, home is on the right.
  • Latitude: 38.212555
  • Longitude: -85.737228
  • MLS Area Major: 02-Butchertwn/Hghlnds/Germantwn
  • MLS Area Minor: 02-Butchertwn/Hghlnds/Germantwn
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 068800440044
  • Tax Block: 0688
  • Tax Lot: 0044
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Driveway, On Street

Property

Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.08
  • Lot Size Area: 0.08
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 725.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 148.0
  • Below Grade Unfin: 774.0
  • Building Area Source: Appraiser
  • Building Area Total: 725.0
  • Living Area: 1173.0
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Year Built: 1926
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Stone
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Blk
  • Levels: 1.5 Stories
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Fuel:Natural
  • Water Source: Public

Room Information

Room 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: First
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Area
  • Room Level: First
Room 3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: First
Room 4
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: First
Room 5
  • Room Type: Full Bathroom
  • Room Level: First
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: Second
Room 7
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 8
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Level: Basement

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Privacy, Other
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Stories: 1
Interior Features
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Rooms Total: 8

Property History for 840 Reading Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 2, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #617249222

$182,000

+9.8% / yr

Mar 2, 2018

Sold

Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS #1492399

$182,000—
Jan 17, 2018

Contract Signed

Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS #1492399

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/02/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #617249222

$182,000

+9.8% / yr

03/02/2018

Sold

Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS #1492399

$182,000
01/17/2018

Contract Signed

Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS #1492399

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Public records

840 Reading Road

Beds

1

Total Finished SqFt

1,110 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,110 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

3,629 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Schools near 840 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: 840 Reading Road, Louisville, KY 40217
$182,000
2
1,173
3,484
$110,000
2
1,069
3,485
$185,000
3
1,296
3,646
$250,000
2
1,084
34,848
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1
1
1,036
3,367
$228,000
2
1,997
3,559

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