1511 Rufer Ave, Louisville, KY 40204 | MLS# 1698824

$ 319,000
1511 Rufer Ave, Louisville, KY 40204,
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Overview

  • Updated On:
  • November 3, 2025
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1,626 ft2

Description

Welcome to 1511 Rufer Avenue, a rare opportunity to own a piece of Louisville’s history while enjoying the modern lifestyle today’s buyers crave. Built in 1900 and designed in the classic camelback style, this three-bedroom, two-bathroom home blends historic character with contemporary updates, offering an airy, light-filled environment in one of the city’s most desirable neighborhoods. From the moment you arrive, the home sets a tone of charm and individuality, nestled on a tree-lined street in the Highlands, celebrated for its historic architecture, vibrant community, and unbeatable walkability. Just steps from Bardstown Road, you’ll have some of Louisville’s best restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, and nightlife at your doorstep, and the current owner loves how walkable the home is to two Olmsted parks as well. Inside, soaring ceilings and skylights create an open, uplifting feel, while a decorative double-sided fireplace adds charm and architectural interest. The living spaces flow seamlessly, offering the perfect backdrop for both relaxing and entertaining. The kitchen is a standout with its GE Cafe
Series gas range, abundant cabinet and pantry space, and thoughtful layout, appealing to serious cooks and casual entertainers alike. Both bathrooms have been updated,
with one featuring a more recent renovation and the other refreshed with thoughtful improvements. Each of the three bedrooms offers flexibility and comfort, with natural light and high ceilings enhancing the sense of space. Outdoors, the fully fenced
backyard features a dedicated firepit area for gatherings and a large 16×20 shed with garage doors on both sides, allowing easy access from the alleyway or the backyard and offering exciting potential for conversion into a studio, workshop, or creative retreat. The property also includes convenient off-street parking, a rare find in such a walkable area. Known for being both historic and trendy, the Highlands offers quiet, tree-shaded streets, a strong sense of community, and easy access to parks and green spaces while keeping you close to all the energy of the city. 1511 Rufer Avenue isn’t just a house it’s a lifestyle, with a perfect balance of history, charm, and modern convenience in one of Louisville’s most sought-after neighborhoods.

Address: 1511 Rufer Ave, Louisville, KY 40204
State/County:
Zip: 40204
Country: United States
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Property Id : 4233975
Price: $ 319,000
Property Size: 1,626 ft2
Property Lot Size: 0 ft2
Rooms: 10
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
BathroomsFull: 2
TaxLot: 0121
AboveGradeFinishedArea: 1626
BuildingAreaSource: Other
FoundationDetails: Concrete Blk
BelowGradeFinishedArea: 0
Fencing: Full, Wood
StreetNumberNumeric: 1511
Roof: Shingle
ConstructionMaterials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
ListAgentFullName: Ryan Means
InternetAddressDisplayYN: 1
ListAgentMobilePhone: 502-718-7126
OnMarketDate: 2025-09-22
BathroomsHalf: 0
InternetEntireListingDisplayYN: 1
ListOfficeKey: 20131203192910035849000000
ListAgentLastName: Means
Cooling: Central Air
FireplacesTotal: 1
StatusChangeTimestamp: September 22, 2025 at 05:12pm
ListAgentFirstName: Ryan
PriceChangeTimestamp: October 30, 2025 at 05:11pm
MajorChangeType: Price Reduced
LotSizeUnits: Acres
DocumentsCount: 2
PatioAndPorchFeatures: Deck
LotSizeSquareFeet: 435.6
ListingId: 1698824
YearBuilt: 1900
SourceSystemName: APEX MLS (Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS®)
SourceSystemKey: 20250922141241716995000000
ArchitecturalStyle: Camelback
Basement: Unfinished, Cellar
StateOrProvince: KY
ListOfficeName: Semonin REALTORS
LotFeatures: Sidewalk
OriginatingSystemKey: 20250922141241716995000000
VideosCount: 0
PhotosCount: 18
PhotosChangeTimestamp: September 22, 2025 at 06:57pm
BuildingAreaTotal: 1626
Stories: 2
OriginatingSystemName: APEX MLS (Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS®)
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Fuel:Natural
OriginalListPrice: 329000
Sewer: Public Sewer
ListingContractDate: 2025-09-22
StreetSuffix: Ave
OriginatingSystemID: M00000290
StreetNumber: 1511
StreetName: Rufer
ListAgentEmail: rmeans@semonin.com
ModificationTimestamp: November 3, 2025 at 07:34am
ListOfficeMlsId: 363
MlsStatus: Active
TaxBlock: 027C
LotSizeArea: 0.01
SourceSystemID: M00000290
ParcelNumber: 027C01210000
ListAgentMlsId: 27039
ParkingFeatures: On Street, Off Street, Detached, Entry Rear, See Remarks
AssociationFee: 0
DocumentsChangeTimestamp: 2025-09-25T23:23:23Z
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
MajorChangeTimestamp: October 30, 2025 at 05:11pm
Directions: Baxter Ave to Rufer Ave.
MLSAreaMajor: 02-Butchertwn/Hghlnds/Germantwn
LivingAreaSource: Other
MLSAreaMinor: 02-Butchertwn/Hghlnds/Germantwn
WaterSource: Public
Other Features
Has Cooling System
Has Fireplace
Has Heating System
$ 1,635.58
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  • Principal and Interest
  • Property Tax
  • HOA fee
$ 1,236.83
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