Public Remarks: ''El Nido'' Built after the turn of the last century, this house was designed by renowned architect Arthur Loomis, designer of the Speed Museum and Conrad & Caldwell house. This 10+ acre estate is situated on a bluff overlooking the bottomlands of the Ohio River. The scenic winding drive is now surrounded by mature trees, concealing the property from view of the road below. Panoramic wraparound views from the porches of this unique Dutch Colonial Revival have delighted the family members who have owned this home and its visitors for over a hundred years. The seclusion and privacy of this setting are unsurpassed. The stately covered porch offers the ultimate in privacy and the kind of views usually associated with living in the country. The detached outbuilding includes a five car garage with workshop and barn, and a connecting two bedroom, one bath cottage. This intact country estate is on the local, state and national registers of historic places and Metro Environmental Trust holds a conservation easement on the entire property. Renovate to your heart's content to make this very special property yours. Brochure available upon request.
Single-familyProperty Type
10.35 acresLot Size
$112Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Sandy Gulick• Kentucky Select Properties
Bought with Christopher Eagan• Keller Williams Louisville
''El Nido'' Built after the turn of the last century, this house was designed by renowned architect Arthur Loomis, designer of the Speed Museum and Conrad & Caldwell house. This 10+ acre estate is situated on a bluff overlooking the bottomlands of the Ohio River. The scenic winding drive is now surrounded by mature trees, concealing the property from view of the road below. Panoramic wraparound views from the porches of this unique Dutch Colonial Revival have delighted the family members who have owned this home and its visitors for over a hundred years. The seclusion and privacy of this setting are unsurpassed. The stately covered porch offers the ultimate in privacy and the kind of views usually associated with living in the country. The detached outbuilding includes a five car garage with workshop and barn, and a connecting two bedroom, one bath cottage. This intact country estate is on the local, state and national registers of historic places and Metro Environmental Trust holds a conservation easement on the entire property. Renovate to your heart's content to make this very special property yours. Brochure available upon request.
Metro Search MLS #1209244
Dec 22, 2008
Listing Removed
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Jun 26, 2008
Listed
$895,000
$142/sq ft
Metro Search MLS #1209247
Dec 22, 2008
Listing Removed
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Jun 26, 2008
Listed
$895,000
$142/sq ft
Metro Search MLS #1189596
Jun 21, 2008
Listing Removed
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Dec 21, 2007
Listed
$980,000
$155/sq ft
Metro Search MLS #1169875
Dec 15, 2007
Listing Removed
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Jun 19, 2007
Listed
$1,575,000
$249/sq ft
Metro Search MLS #1153460
Jun 8, 2007
Listing Removed
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Jan 25, 2007
Listed
$1,900,000
$301/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,193 (+11.6%)
$1,122,570 + $1,251,590
$2,374,160
2024
$17,196 (−15.2%)
$1,122,570 + $1,251,590
$2,374,160
2023
$20,291 (−2.9%)
$1,122,570 + $1,086,590
$2,209,160
2022
$20,895 (−6.2%)
$871,380 + $1,261,300
$2,132,680
2021
$22,271 (+59.4%)
$871,380 + $1,261,300
$2,132,680
2020
$13,968 (+2.0%)
$871,380 + $1,261,300
$2,132,680
2019
$13,688 (+1.2%)
$942,750 + $905,060
$1,847,810
2018
$13,527 (+73.2%)
$942,750 + $905,060
$1,847,810
2017
$7,810 (+4.0%)
$192,350 + $588,660
$781,010
2015
$7,511
$192,350 + $588,660
$781,010
2014
$7,511 (+23.4%)
$192,350 + $588,660
$781,010
2013
$6,086
$192,350 + $513,660
$706,010
Tax history for 404 Mockingbird Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,193 (+11.6%)
$1,122,570 + $1,251,590
$2,374,160
2024
$17,196 (−15.2%)
$1,122,570 + $1,251,590
$2,374,160
2023
$20,291 (−2.9%)
$1,122,570 + $1,086,590
$2,209,160
2022
$20,895 (−6.2%)
$871,380 + $1,261,300
$2,132,680
2021
$22,271 (+59.4%)
$871,380 + $1,261,300
$2,132,680
2020
$13,968 (+2.0%)
$871,380 + $1,261,300
$2,132,680
2019
$13,688 (+1.2%)
$942,750 + $905,060
$1,847,810
2018
$13,527 (+73.2%)
$942,750 + $905,060
$1,847,810
2017
$7,810 (+4.0%)
$192,350 + $588,660
$781,010
2015
$7,511
$192,350 + $588,660
$781,010
2014
$7,511 (+23.4%)
$192,350 + $588,660
$781,010
2013
$6,086
$192,350 + $513,660
$706,010
*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
Zoning
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
9.11 Acres
Year renovated
1906
Sq. Ft.
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Year built
1906
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jefferson County
APN
21001802210000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.
N
Neighborhood Form District
The purpose of the Neighborhood Form District N or NFD is to implement land development code provisions that are consistent with the Goals, Objectives, and Policies of the Comprehensive Plan, in accordance with Chapter 100 of Kentucky Revised Statutes.; The NFD does not establish permitted land uses, Maximum Density or intensity of development; refer to the zoning district regulations for applicable restrictions.
Mar 11, 2026 • Final
Electrical residential
Electrical
Aug 17, 2023 • Final
Hvac residential - new
Install a new heating and air conditioning system and remove the old system.
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
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 3.0
Parking Features: Detached, Entry Side, Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 6
First Floor PBR: Yes
Primary Bedroom Level: First
# Upper Floor Bedrooms: 0.0
# 2nd Floor Bedrooms: 5.0
# 1st Floor Bedrooms: 1
# Basement Bedrooms: 0.0
Primary Bedroom: Yes
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 4
Bathrooms Half: 1
Primary Bathroom Level: Second
Full Bathroom: Yes
Full Bathroom Level: First
Half Bathroom: Yes
Half 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: 12
# of Closets: 14
# of Fireplaces: 5
Fireplaces Total: 5
Fireplaces: Level 1: 3
Fireplaces: Level 2: 2
Fireplace: Yes
Living Areas
Living Room: Yes
Living Room Level: First
Other Room Information
# of Rooms: 12
Rooms Total: 17
Basement Y/N: Yes
Basement: Unfinished
Bedroom: Yes
Bedroom Level: Second
Closets: Basement: 0
Dining Room: Yes
Dining Room Level: First
Fireplaces Total: 5
Full Bathroom: Yes
Full Bathroom Level: First
Half Bathroom: Yes
Half Bathroom Level: First
Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen Level: First
Laundry: Yes
Laundry Level: First
Other: Yes
Other Level: First
Primary Bathroom: Yes
Primary Bathroom Level: Second
Primary Bedroom: Yes
Primary Bedroom Level: First
Room 1 Information
Room 1 Description: Eat in Kitchen
Room 1 Level: First
Room 1 Type: Kitchen
Room 2 Information
Room 2 Level: First
Room 2 Type: Living Room
Room 3 Information
Room 3 Level: First
Room 3 Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 4 Information
Room 4 Description: Formal
Room 4 Level: First
Room 4 Type: Dining Room
Room 5 Information
Room 5 Level: First
Room 5 Type: Separate Apartment
Room 6 Information
Room 6 Level: First
Room 6 Type: Full Bathroom
Room 7 Information
Room 7 Level: First
Room 7 Type: Half Bathroom
Room 8 Information
Room 8 Level: First
Room 8 Type: Laundry
Room 9 Information
Room 9 Description: Width: SOLARIUM
Room 9 Level: First
Room 9 Type: Other
Room 10 Information
Room 10 Level: Second
Room 10 Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 11 Information
Room 11 Level: Second
Room 11 Type: Bedroom
Room 12 Information
Room 12 Level: Second
Room 12 Type: Bedroom
Room 13 Information
Room 13 Level: Second
Room 13 Type: Bedroom
Room 14 Information
Room 14 Level: Second
Room 14 Type: Bedroom
Room 15 Information
Room 15 Level: Second
Room 15 Type: Primary Bathroom
Room 16 Information
Room 16 Level: Second
Room 16 Type: Full Bathroom
Room 17 Information
Room 17 Level: Second
Room 17 Type: Half Bathroom
Exterior
Land Information
Fencing: Partial, Chain Link
Fencing: Chain Link: Yes
Fencing: Partial: Yes
Lot Description
Lot Features: Covt/Restr
Lot Size Acres: 10
Lot Size Area: 10.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Dimensions:
Covt Restr: Yes
Irregular: Yes
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Residential
Architectural Style: Traditional
Subdivision / Condo Amenities
Subdivision Name: MOCKINGBIRD VALLEY
Building Information
Building Area Source: Appraiser
Building Area Total: 5434.0
Stories: 2
Roof: Shingle
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Construction Materials: Stucco
Above Grade Finished: 5,434
Below Grade Unfin: 2,000
Living Area: 6316.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Block: 0018
Tax Lot: 0009
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Electricity Connected
Heating
Heating Y/N: Yes
Heating: Radiant
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Separate Apartment: Yes
Separate Apartment Level: First
Neighborhood Information
Subdivision Name: MOCKINGBIRD VALLEY
Location Information
Directions: Brownsboro Rd. OR River Rd. to St.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 9.11 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1906
Year Renovated: 1906
County: Jefferson County
APN: 21001802210000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
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Schools
Chenoweth Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
4/10
Kammerer Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.9mi
4/10
Waggener High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.5mi
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
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° 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
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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