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PRICED TO SELL! This is truly one for the books! River lovers, enthusiasts, and rare land hunters, here is your chance to own a small piece of Louisville's most coveted real estate. Situated in Glenview, on 4.16 acres, and boasting 100-150 yards of river frontage, two points of egress, 5209 River Rd has something for everyone. Family owned for more than 100 years, these three tracts of land offer endless possibilities. Something rarely seen in this area. Schedule your showing today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1914Year Built
4.16 acresLot Size
$748Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Craig Thomas simpler.realestate Thomas• simpler.realestate
Priced below appraised value!!! Motivated sellers! This is truly one for the books! River lovers, investors, developers, unique and rare land hunters, this listing has endless possibilities. Here is your chance to own a small piece of Louisville's most coveted real estate. Situated in Glenview, on 4.16 acres, and boasting 100-150 yards of river frontage, two points of egress, 5209 River Rd has something for everyone. Family owned for more than 100 years, these three tracts of land offer something rarely seen in this area. With so many different possibilities, this one will not last long. Schedule your showing today!
Metro Search MLS #1
May 9, 2025
Price Changed
$1,950,000
$1,553/sq ft
Apr 14, 2025
Price Changed
$2,000,000
$1,592/sq ft
Apr 7, 2025
Price Changed
$2,150,000
$1,712/sq ft
Apr 1, 2025
Price Changed
$2,200,000
$1,752/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,395 (−1.9%)
$33,900 + $91,080
$124,980
2024
$1,422 (−1.7%)
$33,900 + $91,080
$124,980
2023
$1,447 (−0.3%)
$33,900 + $91,080
$124,980
2022
$1,452 (+79.9%)
$33,900 + $91,080
$124,980
2021
$807 (+7.0%)
$33,900 + $91,080
$124,980
2020
$754 (+2.1%)
$25,000 + $79,770
$104,770
2019
$739 (−0.9%)
$25,000 + $79,770
$104,770
2018
$746 (+5.8%)
$25,000 + $79,770
$104,770
2017
$705 (−15.7%)
$25,000 + $79,770
$104,770
2015
$836 (−1.2%)
$44,870 + $71,170
$116,040
2014
$846
$44,870 + $71,170
$116,040
2013
$846
$44,870 + $71,170
$116,040
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
1 Acre
Year renovated
1914
Finished Sq. Ft.
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Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
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Year built
1914
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jefferson County
APN
21000500380000
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 Sep 8, 2026.
Aug 11, 2022 • Final
Hvac residential - new
Install a new heating and air conditioning 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.
Climate risks
7/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 70-78% chance 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
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Louisville, KY • 40222
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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58
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46
33
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Sun exposure
96/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 12% for direct sun exposure in Louisville. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.3 hrs
5.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 5209 River Rd
$868,072
$72K under list price of $940K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $253K to $745K.