Public Remarks: Charming and well built bungalow in great Highlands location! This home features a large living room, big dining room and eat in kitchen with tall ceilings; refinished hardwood floors; The bedrooms are on the second floor-each with a walk-in closet; full bath with black and white tile and walk-in closet. The lower level has a finished room with closet; half bath (toilet and sink); plenty of additional space for more finished living space or storage. Wondeful big front porch; big flat back yard with an off street parking pad and handy alley access! This house is a fantastic find in the Highlands- and close proximity to all great Highlands attractions!
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
6,080 sq ftLot Size
$235Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Chris Allen Properties Allen• Rainey, Allen & Shaw REALTORS
Listed by Kacy Noltemeyer• Rainey, Allen & Shaw REALTORS
Nice home with hardwood on 1st level. New carpet on 2nd level. Great glassed-in front porch. Fresh paint. Totally renovated. Near churches, schools and shopping.
Metro Search MLS #1017370
Feb 28, 2003
Sold
$144,000
$87/sq ft
Jan 4, 2003
Listed
$149,500
$91/sq ft
Public Remarks
Square footage not warranted by seller or agent. Highly sought after area. Large glassed-in front porch. Updated kitchen. Heat and central air 4 yrs. old. Off street parking. Convenient location.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,076 (−1.9%)
$60,000 + $263,500
$323,500
2024
$4,154 (+6.7%)
$60,000 + $263,500
$323,500
2023
$3,892 (−1.3%)
$60,000 + $263,500
$323,500
2022
$3,944 (−6.2%)
$55,000 + $235,000
$290,000
2021
$4,204 (+5.5%)
$55,000 + $235,000
$290,000
2020
$3,985 (+38.5%)
$55,000 + $235,000
$290,000
2019
$2,877 (+1.3%)
$55,000 + $235,000
$290,000
2018
$2,840 (+1.6%)
$60,000 + $154,440
$214,440
2017
$2,795 (−0.6%)
$60,000 + $154,440
$214,440
2015
$2,811 (+10.3%)
$60,000 + $154,440
$214,440
2014
$2,548
$35,000 + $157,500
$192,500
2013
$2,549
$35,000 + $157,500
$192,500
Tax history for 1879 Rutherford Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,076 (−1.9%)
$60,000 + $263,500
$323,500
2024
$4,154 (+6.7%)
$60,000 + $263,500
$323,500
2023
$3,892 (−1.3%)
$60,000 + $263,500
$323,500
2022
$3,944 (−6.2%)
$55,000 + $235,000
$290,000
2021
$4,204 (+5.5%)
$55,000 + $235,000
$290,000
2020
$3,985 (+38.5%)
$55,000 + $235,000
$290,000
2019
$2,877 (+1.3%)
$55,000 + $235,000
$290,000
2018
$2,840 (+1.6%)
$60,000 + $154,440
$214,440
2017
$2,795 (−0.6%)
$60,000 + $154,440
$214,440
2015
$2,811 (+10.3%)
$60,000 + $154,440
$214,440
2014
$2,548
$35,000 + $157,500
$192,500
2013
$2,549
$35,000 + $157,500
$192,500
*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
40 ft.
Lot depth
152 ft.
Lot size
6,080 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1920
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jefferson County
APN
10076L00720000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.
Dec 9, 2020 • Final
Hvac residential - new
Install a new gas furnace.
HVAC
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
Interior
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 2
First Floor PBR: No
# Upper Floor Bedrooms: 0.0
# 2nd Floor Bedrooms: 2.0
# 1st Floor Bedrooms: 0.0
# Basement Bedrooms: 0.0
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bathrooms Half: 1
Full Bathroom: Yes
Full Bathroom Level: Second
Half Bathroom: Yes
Half Bathroom Level: First
Kitchen & Dining Information
Dining Room: Yes
Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen Level: First
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 5
# of Closets: 4
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplaces: Level 1: 1
Fireplace: Yes
Living Areas
Living Room: Yes
Living Room Level: First
Other Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Rooms Total: 8
Basement Y/N: Yes
Basement: Partially Finished
Bedroom: Yes
Bedroom Level: Second
Dining Room: Yes
Dining Room Level: First
Fireplaces Total: 1
Full Bathroom: Yes
Full Bathroom Level: Second
Half Bathroom: Yes
Half Bathroom Level: First
Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen Level: First
First Floor Laundry: No
Other: Yes
Other Level: Basement
Room 1 Information
Room 1 Level: First
Room 1 Type: Living Room
Room 2 Information
Room 2 Description: Formal
Room 2 Level: First
Room 2 Type: Dining Room
Room 3 Information
Room 3 Level: First
Room 3 Type: Kitchen
Room 4 Information
Room 4 Level: First
Room 4 Type: Half Bathroom
Room 5 Information
Room 5 Level: Second
Room 5 Type: Bedroom
Room 6 Information
Room 6 Level: Second
Room 6 Type: Bedroom
Room 7 Information
Room 7 Level: Second
Room 7 Type: Full Bathroom
Room 8 Information
Room 8 Level: Basement
Room 8 Type: Other
Exterior
Land Information
Fencing: Partial
Fencing: Partial: Yes
Lot Description
Lot Features: Level
Lot Size Area: 0.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Dimensions: 40 x 152
Level: Yes
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Residential
Architectural Style: Bungalow
Subdivision / Condo Amenities
Subdivision Name: ALFRESCO PLACE
Building Information
Building Area Source: List Agent
Building Area Total: 1500.0
Stories: 2
Year Built: 1920
Roof: Shingle
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Above Grade Finished: 1,500
Below Grade Finished: 150
Below Grade Unfin: 750
Living Area: 1650.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Block: 076L
Tax Lot: 0072
Utilities
Heating
Heating Y/N: Yes
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
Cooling Y/N: Yes
Cooling: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: 0.0
Neighborhood Information
Subdivision Name: ALFRESCO PLACE
Location Information
Directions: Norris Place or Bardstown Rd to St
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,080 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 1920
County: Jefferson County
APN: 10076L00720000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Bloom Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
8/10
Highland Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
5/10
Atherton High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
8/10
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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
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3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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