Public Remarks: 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
$154Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Tracy French - Real Estate Consultant French• RE/MAX Premier Properties
Listed by Crystal Davis• RE/MAX Premier Properties
Bought with Shelby Zirnheld McFarland• White Picket Real Estate
Est. $1,527 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 2802 Rio Rita Ave
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Metro Search MLS #1727633
Sep 30, 2026
Pending
—
Sep 30, 2026
Sold
$298,000
$154/sq ft
Sep 3, 2026
Contingent
—
Aug 28, 2026
Listed
$300,000
$155/sq ft
Metro Search MLS #1579390
Apr 1, 2021
Sold
$202,500
$105/sq ft
Feb 24, 2021
Contingent
—
Feb 21, 2021
Listed
$199,900
$103/sq ft
+20
Public Remarks
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
—
Dec 5, 2016
Contingent
—
Sep 27, 2016
Listed
$179,900
$93/sq ft
Sep 27, 2016
Price Changed
$177,900
$92/sq ft
Sep 27, 2016
Price Changed
$179,000
$93/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
—
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
—
Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.34 Acres
Year renovated
1954
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
1954
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jefferson County
APN
14082Y00550000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 15, 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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
First Floor PBR: Yes
Primary Bedroom Level: First
# Upper Floor Bedrooms: 0.0
# 2nd Floor Bedrooms: 2.0
# 1st Floor Bedrooms: 1
# Basement Bedrooms: 0.0
Primary Bedroom: Yes
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 0
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: 6
# of Closets: 5
# 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: 6
Rooms Total: 11
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: First
Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen Level: First
Laundry: Yes
Laundry Level: Basement
First Floor Laundry: No
Other: Yes
Other Level: Basement
Primary Bathroom: Yes
Primary Bathroom Level: First
Primary Bedroom: Yes
Primary Bedroom Level: First
Room 1 Information
Room 1 Level: First
Room 1 Type: Living Room
Room 2 Information
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: Primary Bedroom
Room 5 Information
Room 5 Level: First
Room 5 Type: Primary Bathroom
Room 6 Information
Room 6 Level: First
Room 6 Type: Full Bathroom
Room 7 Information
Room 7 Level: Second
Room 7 Type: Bedroom
Room 8 Information
Room 8 Level: Second
Room 8 Type: Bedroom
Room 9 Information
Room 9 Level: Basement
Room 9 Type: Family Room
Room 10 Information
Room 10 Level: Basement
Room 10 Type: Other
Room 11 Information
Room 11 Level: Basement
Room 11 Type: Laundry
Exterior
Land Information
Fencing: Privacy
Fencing: Privacy: Yes
Lot Description
Lot Features: Flood Insurance Req, Level
Lot Size Acres: 0.34
Lot Size Area: 0.34
Lot Size Units: Acres
Flood Insurance Req: Yes
Level: Yes
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Residential
Architectural Style: Cape Cod
Subdivision / Condo Amenities
Subdivision Name: MONTEREY VILLA
Building Information
Building Area Source: Other
Building Area Total: 1409.0
Stories: 2
Year Built: 1954
Roof: Shingle
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Brick
Above Grade Finished: 1,409
Below Grade Finished: 525
Below Grade Unfin: 418
Living Area: 1934.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Block: 082y
Tax Lot: 0055
Financial Information
Seller Concessions Description: Closing cost
Yes
Closing Costs and Prepaids: 7000
Utilities
Utility Information
# of HVAC Units: 1
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Fuel:Natural
Heating
Heating Y/N: Yes
Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling
Cooling Y/N: Yes
Cooling: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: 0.0
Monthly Maintenance: No
Neighborhood Information
Subdivision Name: MONTEREY VILLA
School Information
High School District: Jefferson
School District: Jefferson
Location Information
Directions: Hikes Lane or Bardstown RD to Goldsmith LN to street
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: 1954
County: Jefferson County
APN: 14082Y00550000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 15, 2026
Other
Listing Date Information
Documents Change Timestamp: 2026-08-30T15:30:04Z
Around this home
Schools
Goldsmith Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
3/10
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi
3/10
Seneca High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.1mi
1/10
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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 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
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Louisville. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.1 hrs
5.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$282,000 – $342,000
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