Public Remarks: Beautiful 5 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home situated on a quiet cul de sac in the Cherokee Gardens neighborhood! This home is centrally located near St. Matthews, The Highlands, Downtown, Crescent Hill and has easy access to I-64 for a quick commute. The first floor primary bedroom features a large walk-in closet as well as an en suite bathroom with a double vanity and separate tub and shower. This spacious room also has access to the screened in porch off the back of the home that overlooks a wooded area. In the living room you will find a large floor to ceiling bay window that lets in tons of natural light. The formal dining room has a gorgeous chandelier as well as decorative wainscoting creating the perfect place for dinners with family or guests. The kitchen boasts an island with a breakfast bar and also has plenty of cabinet space for storage. The family room has built in book cases and a door that leads out to the deck that stretches across the back of the home. In the mostly finished walk-out basement you will find a family room as well as 4 additional bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms! For added convenience there is a 2 car attached garage with side entry and a driveway that allows plenty of parking room. Don't miss out on this home - schedule a private showing today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1977Year Built
0.48 acresLot Size
$238Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jay T. Pitts and Associates Pitts• RE/MAX Premier Properties
Listed by Lucas Andrews• RE/MAX Premier Properties
Bought with David Bowen• RE/MAX Real Estate Champions
Delightful home on impressive Altagate Rd. off Lexington Rd. in Cherokee Gardens, close to many of the best schools and centrally located near St. Matthews, Highlands, Downtown and Crescent Hill, I-64 entry, and peacefully situated on the cul de sac portion of this beautiful dead end street. It offers one floor living that also includes a lower level world perfect for family member and/or guest accommodations. This walkout ranch has one marvelous bedroom, the master suite with sitting area and screen porch access, on the ground floor level where you also enjoy a lovely living room, formal dining room, large family room, half bath and wonderful updated eat in kitchen (a laundry could easily be added on this first floor level) And there's convenient direct entry into the kitchen from the attached 2 car garage. Downstairs there are FOUR spacious bedrooms, one with outside patio access, a large game/family room, 2 full baths and laundry. Beautiful parquet hardwood on first floor, all new neutral carpet in lower level bedrooms. The home is surrounded by beautiful landscaping and mature trees. Huge storage attic (access in garage) New Roof, New HVAC. Sellers offering Home Warranty.
Metro Search MLS #1401889
Oct 3, 2014
Listing Removed
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Sep 24, 2014
Listed
$498,500
$147/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,143 (−1.9%)
$195,000 + $451,300
$646,300
2024
$8,299 (+5.7%)
$195,000 + $451,300
$646,300
2023
$7,851 (−1.3%)
$195,000 + $451,300
$646,300
2022
$7,956 (−2.7%)
$155,000 + $430,000
$585,000
2021
$8,178 (+29.3%)
$155,000 + $430,000
$585,000
2020
$6,324 (+2.4%)
$155,000 + $412,950
$567,950
2019
$6,174 (+1.3%)
$140,000 + $320,260
$460,260
2018
$6,095 (+1.6%)
$140,000 + $320,260
$460,260
2017
$5,999 (+8.1%)
$140,000 + $320,260
$460,260
2015
$5,551 (+9.6%)
$140,000 + $320,260
$460,260
2014
$5,064
$100,000 + $318,450
$418,450
2013
$5,064
$100,000 + $318,450
$418,450
Tax history for 520 Altagate Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,143 (−1.9%)
$195,000 + $451,300
$646,300
2024
$8,299 (+5.7%)
$195,000 + $451,300
$646,300
2023
$7,851 (−1.3%)
$195,000 + $451,300
$646,300
2022
$7,956 (−2.7%)
$155,000 + $430,000
$585,000
2021
$8,178 (+29.3%)
$155,000 + $430,000
$585,000
2020
$6,324 (+2.4%)
$155,000 + $412,950
$567,950
2019
$6,174 (+1.3%)
$140,000 + $320,260
$460,260
2018
$6,095 (+1.6%)
$140,000 + $320,260
$460,260
2017
$5,999 (+8.1%)
$140,000 + $320,260
$460,260
2015
$5,551 (+9.6%)
$140,000 + $320,260
$460,260
2014
$5,064
$100,000 + $318,450
$418,450
2013
$5,064
$100,000 + $318,450
$418,450
*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
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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
0.49 Acres
Year renovated
1977
Sq. Ft.
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Year built
1977
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jefferson County
APN
05074F00530000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.
Jun 21, 2023 • Final
Hvac residential - new
Install a mini-split system.
HVAC
Apr 1, 2019 • Final
Hvac residential - new
Install a new heat pump.
Heat pump
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: 2.0
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
General Property Description
Builder #: 0.0
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 5
First Floor PBR: Yes
Primary Bedroom Level: First
# Upper Floor Bedrooms: 0.0
# 2nd Floor Bedrooms: 0.0
# 1st Floor Bedrooms: 1
# Basement Bedrooms: 4
Primary Bedroom: Yes
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: 1
Primary Bathroom Level: First
Full Bathroom: Yes
Full Bathroom Level: Basement
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: 13
# of Closets: 8
Living Areas
Family Room: Yes
Family Room Level: First
Living Room: Yes
Living Room Level: First
Other Room Information
# of Rooms: 13
Rooms Total: 14
Basement Y/N: Yes
Basement: Outside Entry, Walkout Finished
Bedroom: Yes
Bedroom Level: Basement
Closets: Basement: 6
Dining Room: Yes
Dining Room Level: First
Fireplaces Total: 0
Full Bathroom: Yes
Full Bathroom Level: Basement
Half Bathroom: Yes
Half Bathroom Level: First
Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen Level: First
First Floor Laundry: No
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: Family Room
Room 5 Information
Room 5 Level: First
Room 5 Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 6 Information
Room 6 Level: First
Room 6 Type: Primary Bathroom
Room 7 Information
Room 7 Level: First
Room 7 Type: Half Bathroom
Room 8 Information
Room 8 Level: Basement
Room 8 Type: Family Room
Room 9 Information
Room 9 Level: Basement
Room 9 Type: Bedroom
Room 10 Information
Room 10 Level: Basement
Room 10 Type: Bedroom
Room 11 Information
Room 11 Level: Basement
Room 11 Type: Bedroom
Room 12 Information
Room 12 Level: Basement
Room 12 Type: Bedroom
Room 13 Information
Room 13 Level: Basement
Room 13 Type: Full Bathroom
Room 14 Information
Room 14 Level: Basement
Room 14 Type: Full Bathroom
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: See Remarks
Lot Description
Lot Features: Wooded
Lot Size Acres: 0.48
Lot Size Area: 0.48
Lot Size Units: Acres
Cul De Sac: Yes
Wooded: Yes
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Residential
Architectural Style: Ranch
Subdivision / Condo Amenities
Subdivision Name: CHEROKEE GARDENS
Building Information
Building Area Source: Other
Building Area Total: 1751.0
Stories: 1
Year Built: 1977
Roof: Shingle
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick, Stone
Builder #: 0.0
Above Grade Finished: 1,751
Below Grade Finished: 1,638
Below Grade Unfin: 273
Living Area: 3389.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Block: 074F
Tax Lot: 0053
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Fuel:Natural
Heating
Heating Y/N: Yes
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Heat Pump
Cooling
Cooling Y/N: Yes
Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: 0.0
Neighborhood Information
Subdivision Name: CHEROKEE GARDENS
School Information
High School District: Jefferson
School District: Jefferson
Location Information
Directions: Lexington Rd to St., house at end of cul-de-sac
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.49 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1977
Year Renovated: 1977
County: Jefferson County
APN: 05074F00530000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Field Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
5/10
Highland Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
5/10
Atherton High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
8/10
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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
2% 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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