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Off market jun 2024 for $425K

$554,541

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,400/mo

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2,758

sq ft

1638 Ruth Ave, Louisville, KY 40204

About this home

Public Remarks: Welcome to 1638 Ruth Ave, a delightful 3-bedroom, 2-full-bath, 2-half-bath home nestled in the highly desirable Highlands Area. This charming residence boasts 1,970 square feet of living space, including a finished basement and a convenient one-car detached garage. As you step inside, you'll be greeted by the warmth of this well-maintained home. The main floor features a cozy living room with original, beautiful hardwood floors that add character and elegance. The kitchen, remodeled in 2019, offers modern amenities and style, making it a focal point of the home. The finished basement adds versatility to the home, providing extra space for a recreation room, office, or media center. Outside, enjoy the lovely fenced yard, Call today for showing,

Single-familyProperty Type

1942Year Built

6,098 sq ftLot Size

$201Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Levi Smith • BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HomeServices, Parks & Weisberg Realtors

Bought with Sara McNally, REALTOR for KY & IN McNally • Homepage Realty

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•Source:Metro Search MLS #1660474

Redfin Estimate

$554,541

$130K since sold in June 2024$5,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 21.2% higher than the average sale price ($458K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$358,750
A
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SOLD MAY 15, 2026
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B
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SOLD NOV 7, 2025
$450,000
C
3 beds3.5 baths3,000 sq ft
1828 Rutherford Ave, Louisville, KY 40205
Keller Williams Collective
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D
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EXP Realty LLC
SOLD MAY 27, 2026
$325,000
E
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SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$500,000
F
3 beds3 baths2,754 sq ft
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Lenihan Sotheby's Int'l Realty

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$1,553/mo

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Market trends in 40205, KY

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

+0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$400K

$21K MoM

Avg. days on market

31d

1 days MoM

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6 MoM

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Sale history for 1638 Ruth Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,355 (+28.6%)

$60,000 + $365,000

$425,000

2024

$4,165 (+21.4%)

$60,000 + $365,000

$425,000

2023

$3,432 (−1.3%)

$60,000 + $264,370

$324,370

2022

$3,478 (−5.7%)

$41,000 + $214,740

$255,740

2021

$3,690 (+20.9%)

$41,000 + $214,740

$255,740

2020

$3,052 (+2.4%)

$41,000 + $214,740

$255,740

2019

$2,980 (+1.3%)

$45,000 + $177,120

$222,120

2018

$2,942 (+1.6%)

$45,000 + $177,120

$222,120

2017

$2,895 (−0.6%)

$45,000 + $177,120

$222,120

2015

$2,912 (+2.8%)

$45,000 + $177,120

$222,120

2014

$2,832

$35,000 + $178,890

$213,890

2013

$2,832

$35,000 + $178,890

$213,890

Tax history for 1638 Ruth Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,355 (+28.6%)

$60,000 + $365,000

$425,000

2024

$4,165 (+21.4%)

$60,000 + $365,000

$425,000

2023

$3,432 (−1.3%)

$60,000 + $264,370

$324,370

2022

$3,478 (−5.7%)

$41,000 + $214,740

$255,740

2021

$3,690 (+20.9%)

$41,000 + $214,740

$255,740

2020

$3,052 (+2.4%)

$41,000 + $214,740

$255,740

2019

$2,980 (+1.3%)

$45,000 + $177,120

$222,120

2018

$2,942 (+1.6%)

$45,000 + $177,120

$222,120

2017

$2,895 (−0.6%)

$45,000 + $177,120

$222,120

2015

$2,912 (+2.8%)

$45,000 + $177,120

$222,120

2014

$2,832

$35,000 + $178,890

$213,890

2013

$2,832

$35,000 + $178,890

$213,890

*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

—

Baths

—

Stories

—

Lot width

49 ft.

Lot depth

120 ft.

Lot size

5,880 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1942

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

1942

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Jefferson County

APN

10076E00680000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.

May 23, 2022 • Final

Electrical residential

Replace existing kitchen electrical devices. Install a new electrical outlet behind the stove and add a switch for new under-cabinet lighting.

Electrical

Kitchen

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Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 1.0
Parking Features: Detached

Interior

Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
First Floor PBR: Yes
Primary Bedroom Level: First
# Upper Floor Bedrooms: 0.0
# 2nd Floor Bedrooms: 1.0
# 1st Floor Bedrooms: 2
# Basement Bedrooms: 0.0
Primary Bedroom: Yes

Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 2
Primary Bathroom Level: First
Full Bathroom: Yes
Full Bathroom Level: First
Primary Bathroom: Yes

Kitchen & Dining Information
Dining Room: Yes
Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen Level: First

Interior Features
# of Rooms: 7

Living Areas
Family Room: Yes
Family Room Level: First
Living Room: Yes
Living Room Level: First

Other Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Rooms Total: 9
Basement Y/N: Yes
Basement: Finished
Bedroom: Yes
Bedroom Level: First
Dining Room: Yes
Dining Room Level: First
Fireplaces Total: 0
Full Bathroom: Yes
Full Bathroom Level: First
Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen Level: First
First Floor Laundry: No
Primary Bathroom: Yes
Primary Bathroom Level: First
Primary Bedroom: Yes
Primary Bedroom Level: First

Room 1 Information
Room 1 Level: First
Room 1 Type: Primary Bedroom

Room 2 Information
Room 2 Level: First
Room 2 Type: Primary Bathroom

Room 3 Information
Room 3 Level: First
Room 3 Type: Full Bathroom

Room 4 Information
Room 4 Level: First
Room 4 Type: Bedroom

Room 5 Information
Room 5 Level: First
Room 5 Type: Living Room

Room 6 Information
Room 6 Level: First
Room 6 Type: Dining Room

Room 7 Information
Room 7 Level: First
Room 7 Type: Kitchen

Room 8 Information
Room 8 Level: First
Room 8 Type: Family Room

Room 9 Information
Room 9 Level: Second
Room 9 Type: Bedroom

Exterior

Land Information
Fencing: Chain Link
Fencing: Chain Link: Yes

Lot Description
Lot Size Acres: 0.14
Lot Size Area: 0.14
Lot Size Units: Acres

Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Residential
Architectural Style: Cape Cod

Subdivision / Condo Amenities
Subdivision Name: NONE

Building Information
Building Area Source: Other
Building Area Total: 1970.0
Stories: 2
Year Built: 1942
Roof: Shingle
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
Above Grade Finished: 1,970
Below Grade Finished: 788
Living Area: 2758.0

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Block: 076E
Tax Lot: 0068

Financial Information
Yes
Closing Costs and Prepaids: 5000

Utilities

Utility Information
# of HVAC Units: 2
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Fuel:Natural

Heating
Heating Y/N: Yes
Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling
Cooling Y/N: Yes
Cooling: Central Air

Location

HOA Information
Association Fee: 0.0

Neighborhood Information
Subdivision Name: NONE

School Information
High School District: Jefferson
School District: Jefferson

Location Information
Directions: From Newburg Rd turn onto Ruth Ave to house

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,880 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1942
Year Renovated: 1942
County: Jefferson County
APN: 10076E00680000

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026

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Schools

Bloom Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi

8/10

Highland Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.1mi

5/10

Atherton High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

8/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 104° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years

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Louisville, KY • 40204

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Estimated sale price

$527,000 – $638,000

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Home values near 1638 Ruth Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1706 Ruth Avenue, Louisville, KY 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1500 Sq. Ft.	$304,088
1704 Ruth Avenue, Louisville, KY 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1950 Sq. Ft.	$391,757

Address	Redfin Estimate
1702 Ruth Avenue, Louisville, KY 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1327 Sq. Ft.	$320,570
1628 Ruth Avenue, Louisville, KY 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1240 Sq. Ft.	$307,633

Address	Redfin Estimate
1630 Ruth Avenue, Louisville, KY 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1500 Sq. Ft.	$391,712
1636 Ruth Avenue, Louisville, KY 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1855 Sq. Ft.	$387,896

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