Public Remarks: And the award goes to...1238 CHEROKEE ROAD! She sweeps ALL the categories...the crowd goes wild! This glamour girl is ready for her close-up after her REMARKABLE RENOVATION by one of Louisville's most accomplished remodelers! Best LOCATION! Most amazing EXTREME MAKEOVER! Most fabulous KITCHEN RENOVATION with most spectacular use of stunning custom Medallion APPOLOOSA CABINETRY and striking SIENNA BORDEAUX GRANITE including full height backsplash and dazzling GE CAFE EDITION STAINLESS APPLIANCES! Most incredible 3rd FLOOR CONVERSION with gracious FULL BATH ADDITION! Most handsome REFINISHED AND MATCHED HARDWOOD FLOORS! Most exquisite REAR SUNROOM ADDITION with superb use of handsome Windsor tempered glass windows! Most impressive 16x16 DECK ADDITION with attractive pot belly pickets! Most picturesque use of new INSULATED GARAGE DOORS from Cunningham Overhead Door on detached Carriage House. Most dazzling MASTER BATHROOM with custom freestanding 69" Rathway Acrylic Corner AIR TUB, custom Medallion CARRIAGE BLACK DOUBLE VANITY with Mercury Glass Mirrors and VALENTINA MARBLE COUNTERTOPS, basketweave marble flooring and shower tile and custom FRAMELESS GLASS DOORS by Kentucky Mirror Plate Glass with additional handheld shower attachment! Most brilliant use of WATERPROOFING - entire basement has been waterproofed with transferable life of the structure warranty by AquaLock! Most exciting use of new HVAC systems with 2 NEW LENNOX ZONED HVAC SYSTEMS! Other categories include: 2-Car Garage with Alley Access! Custom Lighting from Brechers! New Plumbing with all new vent/waste & water piping AND new Kohler Toilets & Delta Fixtures! New GE Appliances in Carriage House!. New Carriage House Roof and rear house Roof! New 80 Gallon Water Heater! Refurbished pocket doors in LR, DR and hallway! New Sewer Line! Freshly Landscaped! All new ELECTRICAL - full house rewire! Entire property and carriage house has been FRESHLY PAINTED! 15 NEW WINDOWS and 2 NEW DOORS! New light fixtures in Carriage House!...and there's SO MUCH MORE...you must see her to believe her! ***Please note that the square footage & room count are for the home AND detached carriage house (carriage house measures 573.8 square feet)*** The REAL WINNER IS YOU! Act quickly, this area moves very fast - it's a wrap! First showing is Sunday, March 09, 2014 at the Open House from 2pm-4pm. Shown by appointment only/Listing agent must be present to show.
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
7,479 sq ftLot Size
$338Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Louise Venettozzi• RE/MAX Connections
Bought with Jay Gulick• Kentucky Select Properties
This majestic gem located on one of Louisville's most sought after streets will be offered at public auction on Saturday, June 29th at 10 AM. The home has been restored and combines the elegant craftsmanship of days gone by along with modern features The moment you enter you are greeted by the formal foyer with sitting area. The large formal living and dining room plus 1/2 bath are also located on the first floor along with the renovated kitchen that host the butler pantry. Featuring Corain countertops, JennAir oven and down draft stove makes it perfect for the novice or gourmet chef! Upstairs the spacious master suite has it's own private bath with a whirlpool tub, glass shower, split vanities along with travertine tile. The huge walk in closet is a bonus! There is another full bath plus 1 or 2 more bedrooms in this floor plus a staircase leading to the third floor which has 2 additional rooms. The basement is finished and has family room, full bath plus the laundry area. Add your decorating touches and this will be the home of your dreams! A carriage house is located in the rear and was recently updated to include the kitchen/living room, the bedroom and a full bath. It has been rented for as much as $650.00 per owner. Property is selling AS IS and not subject to financing, appraisals or inspections. Buyers may obtain inspections at their own expense. Terms 5% down day in form of good check secured by purchaser's demand note with balance due with 30 days. Time is of the essence. Subjct to sale prior to auction. Buyer to waive lead base paint inspection .
Metro Search MLS #1341766
May 13, 2013
Listing Removed
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Sep 10, 2012
Listed
$574,000
$151/sq ft
Metro Search MLS #1340728
Sep 10, 2012
Listing Removed
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Aug 27, 2012
Listed
$575,000
$151/sq ft
Metro Search MLS #1265148
Jan 31, 2011
Listing Removed
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Mar 16, 2010
Listed
$639,000
$168/sq ft
Metro Search MLS #1155375
Jun 4, 2007
Sold
$600,000
$158/sq ft
Feb 19, 2007
Listed
$625,000
$164/sq ft
Metro Search MLS #1155334
Feb 19, 2007
Listing Removed
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Jan 19, 2007
Listed
$625,000
$164/sq ft
* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,286 (−1.9%)
$169,600 + $805,510
$975,110
2024
$12,520 (+3.8%)
$169,600 + $805,510
$975,110
2023
$12,063 (−1.3%)
$169,600 + $805,510
$975,110
2022
$12,225 (−5.8%)
$101,760 + $797,140
$898,900
2021
$12,974 (+19.5%)
$101,760 + $797,140
$898,900
2020
$10,855 (+2.4%)
$101,760 + $797,140
$898,900
2019
$10,598 (+1.3%)
$75,000 + $715,000
$790,000
2018
$10,462 (+1.6%)
$75,000 + $715,000
$790,000
2017
$10,296 (−0.6%)
$75,000 + $715,000
$790,000
2015
$10,358 (+30.4%)
$75,000 + $715,000
$790,000
2014
$7,944
$75,000 + $525,000
$600,000
Tax history for 1238 Cherokee Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,286 (−1.9%)
$169,600 + $805,510
$975,110
2024
$12,520 (+3.8%)
$169,600 + $805,510
$975,110
2023
$12,063 (−1.3%)
$169,600 + $805,510
$975,110
2022
$12,225 (−5.8%)
$101,760 + $797,140
$898,900
2021
$12,974 (+19.5%)
$101,760 + $797,140
$898,900
2020
$10,855 (+2.4%)
$101,760 + $797,140
$898,900
2019
$10,598 (+1.3%)
$75,000 + $715,000
$790,000
2018
$10,462 (+1.6%)
$75,000 + $715,000
$790,000
2017
$10,296 (−0.6%)
$75,000 + $715,000
$790,000
2015
$10,358 (+30.4%)
$75,000 + $715,000
$790,000
2014
$7,944
$75,000 + $525,000
$600,000
*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
Zoning
Permits
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
40 ft.
Lot depth
180 ft.
Lot size
7,200 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1900
Sq. Ft.
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Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jefferson County
APN
10075E00480000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 24, 2026.
R5B
Residential Two-Family District
The Residential Two-Family District is intended to provide the opportunity for land in the medium Maximum Density residential land development range to be used for single family dwellings, two-family dwellings, semidetached dwellings and carriage houses
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Educational/school
Library
Museum / gallery
Park & open space
Sep 6, 2024 • Active
Hvac residential - construction
Replace the air handling unit in the attic. Access is through a double half door in the knee wall.
HVAC
Jan 29, 2024 • Final
Residential alteration
Renovate an existing single-family home. Install interior partition walls to create closets, restrooms, and bedroom separations, and perform exterior framing on the existing rear porch.
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 2.0
Parking Features: Detached, Entry Rear, See Remarks