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Welcome to 2802 Rio Rita Ave! This beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a wonderful combination of modern updates, comfortable living space, and a spacious lot. Step inside to find new flooring throughout and a bright, inviting layout with plenty of natural light. Both full bathrooms have been completely renovated with fresh, modern finishes, giving the home an updated feel throughout. The main living area features a functioning fireplace and flows seamlessly into the kitchen and dining space, creating a functional layout that's great for both everyday living and entertaining. Downstairs, the basement provides even more room to spread out, with flexible space for a second living area, home office, workout space, playroom, or additional storage. Major updates offer added peace of mind, including an HVAC system that's only approximately 2 months old and a roof that's just 3 years old—two big-ticket improvements already taken care of! Outside, you'll find a large lot and a back deck overlooking the yard—perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or enjoying the outdoors. Conveniently located in Louisville's 40220 area, this move-in-ready home combines stylish updates, valuable recent improvements, and plenty of indoor and outdoor space. Schedule your showing and see everything this home has to offer!
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
0.34 acresLot Size
$155Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Tracy French - Real Estate Consultant French• RE/MAX Premier Properties
Listed by Crystal Davis• RE/MAX Premier Properties
Welcome to 2802 Rio Rita Ave. This 3 bedroom to full bath home is well maintained and situated on a large private lot. Stainless steel appliances and tile backsplash in the Kitchen. Fireplace in the living room. Large family room and plenty of storage in the partially finished basement. Basement features ceramic tile, a wood plank ceiling and separate outside entry a. First floor master suite offers a sitting area, walk-in closet, and private bath with ceramic tile and a stand-up shower. Two additional nicely sized bedrooms upstairs. Enjoy entertaining this spring on the large deck. Lot is over a third of an acre. Covid 19: Please be considerate and wear a mask during showings. Do not show if sick or anyone in party is exhibiting signs of illness or has been recently exposed.
Metro Search MLS #1459072
Jan 11, 2017
Sold
$166,500
$86/sq ft
Dec 9, 2016
Pending
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Dec 5, 2016
Contingent
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Sep 27, 2016
Listed
$179,900
$93/sq ft
Sep 27, 2016
Price Changed
$179,000
$93/sq ft
Sep 27, 2016
Price Changed
$177,900
$92/sq ft
Sep 27, 2016
Price Changed
$174,900
$90/sq ft
Sep 27, 2016
Price Changed
$169,900
$88/sq ft
+22
Public Remarks
Super, all brick cape on huge lot in a great neighborhood ! Beautiful original hardwood floors throughout ! Inviting living room with fireplace, leads to open dining room and kitchen featuring ceramic tile floor and backsplash, and stainless appliances. Spacious first floor master suite offers sitting area, walk-in closet, and private bath with ceramic tile and stand-up shower ! Hall bath all ceramic; awesome retro-look tile floor & walls ! Two more generous size bedrooms upstairs. Finished basement with outside entry, awesome family room with wood-plank ceiling, opens to play area with brand new ceramic tile floor, plus laundry area and plenty of storage space. . All new replacement windows thru-out in 2013, windows and overhang wrapped and new gutters in '13 new furnace in '14, new water heater in 2011. Relax on your 18x20 deck in your fully fenced backyard; one of the largest (245 feet deep) in the neighborhood ! So convenient to everything; schools, parks, shopping and dining, expressway ! Better hurry on this one !
Metro Search MLS #1263151
Apr 14, 2010
Listing Removed
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Feb 26, 2010
Listed
$152,500
$79/sq ft
Metro Search MLS #1254037
Dec 17, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Nov 1, 2009
Listed
$159,900
$83/sq ft
Metro Search MLS #1017243
Feb 18, 2003
Sold
$129,900
$67/sq ft
Jan 2, 2003
Listed
$129,900
$67/sq ft
Metro Search MLS #907607
Jul 9, 1999
Sold
$109,000
$56/sq ft
May 2, 1999
Listed
$109,800
$57/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,832 (−1.9%)
$23,690 + $201,080
$224,770
2024
$2,886 (+6.2%)
$23,690 + $201,080
$224,770
2023
$2,718 (−1.3%)
$23,690 + $201,080
$224,770
2022
$2,754 (+14.8%)
$29,680 + $172,820
$202,500
2021
$2,398 (+4.8%)
$29,680 + $172,820
$202,500
2020
$2,288 (+2.4%)
$29,680 + $135,750
$165,430
2019
$2,234 (+1.3%)
$21,000 + $145,500
$166,500
2018
$2,205 (+27.2%)
$21,000 + $145,500
$166,500
2017
$1,733 (+1.8%)
$21,000 + $111,970
$132,970
2015
$1,703 (−1.0%)
$21,000 + $111,970
$132,970
2014
$1,720
$22,000 + $107,900
$129,900
2013
$1,720
$22,000 + $107,900
$129,900
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
0.34 Acres
Year renovated
1954
Finished Sq. Ft.
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Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
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Year built
1954
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jefferson County
APN
14082Y00550000
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 Aug 24, 2026.
Aug 14, 2025 • Final
Electrical residential
Work on an addition.
Electrical
Aug 4, 2025 • Final
Residential addition
Construct a new rear addition on a crawl space block foundation to include a primary bathroom and walk-in closet. Renovate the interior by remodeling a bathroom, adding a kitchen pantry, and replacing a load-bearing wall with a new structural beam.
Addition
Bathroom
Kitchen
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.
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 105° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
3% 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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Historical weather
Louisville, KY • 40220
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
June and 3.6 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.3 hrs
3.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 2802 Rio Rita Ave
$300,198
$198 over list price of $300K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $225K to $315K.