Public Remarks: Now is your chance to own the Historic ''Gray Tower'' in Anchorage. Built in 1858 for the Samuel Nock family on 4.5 acres, the house is in the Anchorage School District! While working with the Neumann, Lewis, Buchanan Architects from Middleburg, Virginia to draw up plans for renovations to the house, the owners also planted 36 new trees around the property. The magnificent home has 5 bedrooms, including master suites on both the first and second floors, 4 full baths, an in-ground pool, pool house, 3 car detached garage with a studio above, two room storage shed, and a one-stall horse barn.
Single-familyProperty Type
1858Year Built
4.5 acresLot Size
$250Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Sandy Gulick• Kentucky Select Properties
Own a piece of Anchorage history. ''Gray Tower'' was purchased last year but sadly the owners are moving out of state. This lovely residence, built in 1858 for the Samuel Nock family has been cherished through the years and is still admired as one of the impressive historic residences of Anchorage. Today its location combined with the added relevance of modern features makes this home one to be desired. The grounds are stunning with much transformation in the last year, including new rose gardens, landscape, renovated barn, etc. A stone outbuilding has evolved into a pool house or changing area. New fencing has been added and it is truly horse ready! The detached 3 car garage has the space to accommodate a guest apartment if desired. The main residence is an architectural gem in it's own right. The signature tower is inspiration for the current name of the residence. There are large rooms with beautiful mouldings and woodwork, ornamental fireplaces and wonderful views of the grounds from the windows and many porches. There are 5 bedrooms and four full baths with possible Master Suites on both levels. The in ground pool is in a lovely setting and is the perfect spot to cool off on a hot summer day.
Metro Search MLS #1423068
Sep 24, 2015
Sold
$1,200,000
$179/sq ft
Aug 20, 2015
Pending
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Jun 29, 2015
Listed
$1,150,000
$171/sq ft
+43
Public Remarks
''Gray Tower''...this lovely Anchorage Italianate home was originally constructed c. 1858 for Samuel Nock and his family. Originally known as the Nock House, the name was adapted to Gray Tower in the late 1800's when Mrs. J.P. Gray opened her home to summer boarders; however, it soon became such a popular place to live, she housed boarders year round. Now a private residence, Gray Tower stands just as grand and impressive as ever! From top to bottom, history tips its hat to the modern conveniences now found in this wonderful property: large rooms, a sizable kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances, 8 fireplaces, numerous porches and a wrapping veranda just to name a few. The current owners have added a 3-car garage with space to create separate quarters above. STUNNING 2.8 green acres!
Metro Search MLS #1008674
Aug 16, 2004
Listing Removed
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Aug 16, 2002
Listed
$839,000
$125/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,090 (−1.0%)
$473,500 + $551,500
$1,025,000
2024
$4,131 (+1.3%)
$473,500 + $551,500
$1,025,000
2023
$4,080 (−0.3%)
$473,500 + $551,500
$1,025,000
2022
$4,090 (−14.9%)
$473,500 + $551,500
$1,025,000
2021
$4,808 (−1.5%)
$473,500 + $551,500
$1,025,000
2020
$4,883 (+1.1%)
$473,500 + $551,500
$1,025,000
2019
$4,831 (+0.6%)
$473,500 + $756,500
$1,230,000
2018
$4,803 (+13.0%)
$473,500 + $756,500
$1,230,000
2017
$4,250 (+63.1%)
$473,500 + $756,500
$1,230,000
2015
$2,606
$313,500 + $886,500
$1,200,000
2014
$2,607
$313,500 + $436,730
$750,230
2013
$2,607
$313,500 + $436,730
$750,230
Tax history for 1401 Elm Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,090 (−1.0%)
$473,500 + $551,500
$1,025,000
2024
$4,131 (+1.3%)
$473,500 + $551,500
$1,025,000
2023
$4,080 (−0.3%)
$473,500 + $551,500
$1,025,000
2022
$4,090 (−14.9%)
$473,500 + $551,500
$1,025,000
2021
$4,808 (−1.5%)
$473,500 + $551,500
$1,025,000
2020
$4,883 (+1.1%)
$473,500 + $551,500
$1,025,000
2019
$4,831 (+0.6%)
$473,500 + $756,500
$1,230,000
2018
$4,803 (+13.0%)
$473,500 + $756,500
$1,230,000
2017
$4,250 (+63.1%)
$473,500 + $756,500
$1,230,000
2015
$2,606
$313,500 + $886,500
$1,200,000
2014
$2,607
$313,500 + $436,730
$750,230
2013
$2,607
$313,500 + $436,730
$750,230
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
4.5 Acres
Year renovated
1900
Sq. Ft.
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Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jefferson County
APN
21002303090000
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.
Sep 18, 2023 • Final
Electrical residential
Install electrical power for an electric gate.
Electrical
May 23, 2022 • Final
Electrical residential
Install a new electrical sub panel for an existing inground pool.
Electrical
Pool and hot tub
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