Public Remarks: Expertly updated to meet the needs of today's buyer, this stunning Highlands home offers style, comfort, and functionality in one of the most desirable neighborhoods. From the moment you arrive, you'll be welcomed by excellent curb appeal and an inviting front porch—complete with a classic porch swing, perfect for relaxing and connecting with neighbors. Step inside to discover a sun-filled, spacious living room featuring a beautiful stone fireplace and gleaming hardwood floors that flow throughout the main level. The large, updated eat-in kitchen is a chef's dream, showcasing stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, a generous island, and custom cabinetry. The first floor also offers two well-sized bedrooms and a fully renovated full bath. Step out back to a fully fenced, flat backyard with a large deck ideal for entertaining or unwinding in private. Upstairs, the luxurious primary suite includes a spacious bedroom, an elegant en suite bath with dual sinks, heated floors, a coffee bar and beverage center, and a large walk-in closet. The fully finished lower level expands your living space with a cozy family room, a large laundry room, an additional full bath, and ample storage. A detached garage completes the package, making this Highlands gem a must-see!
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
5,662 sq ftLot Size
$213Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Bluegrass Portfolio Group Lawson• Keller Williams Collective
Stunning move-in ready 4 bedroom, 2 bath, Highlands home. This home has been expertly updated to meet the needs of today's buyer. The large, open, updated eat-in kitchen with its stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, large island, and high cabinets flows effortlessly into the living room, and its beautiful stone fireplace flanked by recently added windows. Your first floor also contains 2 nice sized bedrooms, and a full bath that was completely remodeled in 2018. The backyard is spacious, flat, and fully fenced in with a large deck for relaxing or entertaining. Upstairs you have a 3rd bedroom and a spacious master suite with a gorgeous master bath and walk-in closet. Your new bathroom area comes complete with a beverage center, heated tile floors, Refinished hardwood floors and added can lighting throughout, speakers throughout the interior and back deck area, updated electric panel, and updated landscaping make this home a must see. (See feature sheet under documents for complete list of updates.)
Public Records
May 21, 2014
Sold
$302,500
$103/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 23, 2008
Sold
$255,000
$87/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,023 (−1.9%)
$56,400 + $421,620
$478,020
2024
$6,138 (+1.9%)
$56,400 + $421,620
$478,020
2023
$6,026 (−1.3%)
$56,400 + $421,620
$478,020
2022
$6,106 (−6.2%)
$51,700 + $397,300
$449,000
2021
$6,508 (+5.5%)
$51,700 + $397,300
$449,000
2020
$6,170 (+79.1%)
$51,700 + $397,300
$449,000
2019
$3,445 (+1.3%)
$51,700 + $397,300
$449,000
2018
$3,401 (+1.6%)
$60,000 + $196,790
$256,790
2017
$3,347 (−0.4%)
$60,000 + $196,790
$256,790
2016
$3,359 (−0.2%)
$60,000 + $196,790
$256,790
2015
$3,367 (+16.1%)
$60,000 + $196,790
$256,790
2014
$2,899
$35,000 + $220,000
$255,000
Tax history for 1816 Rutherford Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,023 (−1.9%)
$56,400 + $421,620
$478,020
2024
$6,138 (+1.9%)
$56,400 + $421,620
$478,020
2023
$6,026 (−1.3%)
$56,400 + $421,620
$478,020
2022
$6,106 (−6.2%)
$51,700 + $397,300
$449,000
2021
$6,508 (+5.5%)
$51,700 + $397,300
$449,000
2020
$6,170 (+79.1%)
$51,700 + $397,300
$449,000
2019
$3,445 (+1.3%)
$51,700 + $397,300
$449,000
2018
$3,401 (+1.6%)
$60,000 + $196,790
$256,790
2017
$3,347 (−0.4%)
$60,000 + $196,790
$256,790
2016
$3,359 (−0.2%)
$60,000 + $196,790
$256,790
2015
$3,367 (+16.1%)
$60,000 + $196,790
$256,790
2014
$2,899
$35,000 + $220,000
$255,000
*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
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,401 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1925
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jefferson County
APN
10079A00840000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.
Apr 1, 2019 • Final
Electrical residential
Perform a kitchen renovation and construct an addition to the building.
Electrical
Kitchen
Remodel
Sep 4, 2015 • Active
Residential alteration
Renovate a residential building to include a dorm room and a new bathroom. No structural changes will be made to the footprint of the house.
Bathroom
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: 1.0
Parking Features: Detached
Interior
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 4
First Floor PBR: No
Primary Bedroom Level: Second
# 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: 3
Bathrooms Half: 0
Primary Bathroom Level: Second
Full Bathroom: Yes
Full Bathroom Level: First
Primary Bathroom: Yes
Kitchen & Dining Information
Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen Level: First
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 9
# of Closets: 3
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplaces: Level 1: 1
Fireplace: Yes
Living Areas
Family Room: Yes
Family Room Level: Basement
Living Room: Yes
Living Room Level: First
Other Room Information
# of Rooms: 9
Rooms Total: 10
Basement Y/N: Yes
Basement: Finished
Bedroom: Yes
Bedroom Level: First
Fireplaces Total: 1
Full Bathroom: Yes
Full Bathroom Level: First
Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen Level: First
Laundry: Yes
Laundry Level: Basement
First Floor Laundry: No
Primary Bathroom: Yes
Primary Bathroom Level: Second
Primary Bedroom: Yes
Primary Bedroom Level: Second
Room 1 Information
Room 1 Level: First
Room 1 Type: Living Room
Room 2 Information
Room 2 Description: Eat In
Room 2 Level: First
Room 2 Type: Kitchen
Room 3 Information
Room 3 Level: First
Room 3 Type: Bedroom
Room 4 Information
Room 4 Level: First
Room 4 Type: Bedroom
Room 5 Information
Room 5 Level: First
Room 5 Type: Full Bathroom
Room 6 Information
Room 6 Level: Second
Room 6 Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 7 Information
Room 7 Level: Second
Room 7 Type: Primary Bathroom
Room 8 Information
Room 8 Level: Basement
Room 8 Type: Family Room
Room 9 Information
Room 9 Level: Basement
Room 9 Type: Full Bathroom
Room 10 Information
Room 10 Level: Basement
Room 10 Type: Laundry
Exterior
Land Information
Fencing: Full
Fencing: Full: Yes
Lot Description
Lot Features: Level
Lot Size Acres: 0.13
Lot Size Area: 0.13
Lot Size Units: Acres
Level: Yes
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: 1928.0
Stories: 2
Year Built: 1925
Roof: Shingle
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Construction Materials: Stone
Above Grade Finished: 1,928
Below Grade Finished: 1,000
Below Grade Unfin: 300
Living Area: 2928.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Block: 079A
Tax Lot: 0084
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Electricity Connected
Heating
Heating Y/N: Yes
Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling
Cooling Y/N: Yes
Cooling: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: 0.0
Neighborhood Information
Subdivision Name: NONE
Location Information
Directions: Norris Place or Bardstown Rd to Rutherford Ave
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,401 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: 1925
County: Jefferson County
APN: 10079A00840000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Other
Listing Date Information
Documents Change Timestamp: 2025-11-08T06:17:17Z
Around this home
Schools
Bloom Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
8/10
Highland Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
5/10
Atherton High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
8/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Louisville, KY • 40205
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
38
22
48
30
65
44
73
53
75
58
85
69
90
73
86
67
83
61
72
51
58
42
47
34
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.5 hours in
June and 3.7 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.5 hrs
3.7 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$594,000 – $718,000
Reach more buyers when you sell with Redfin. Save up to $6,243 in fees.3 minutes to get started.
Get a free, detailed breakdown of how we calculated your estimate.