Public Remarks: Welcome to 521 Dover Rd, a beautifully updated home located just minutes from Seneca Park. Offering nearly 2,300 square feet of finished living space, this home features 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and 1 half bath, providing plenty of room for comfortable everyday living. The spacious second-floor primary suite offers a private retreat and includes the convenience of an adjoining laundry room. Numerous major updates provide peace of mind, including a renovated kitchen, updated upstairs bathroom, new HVAC system, and deck, all completed in 2019. Additional improvements include a new water heater in 2020, dishwasher and range installed within the last two years, and a brand-new roof in 2024. The kitchen also offers gas hookups at the range for those who prefer cooking with gas. The finished walkout basement provides additional living space along with plenty of storage options. Step outside to enjoy the great-sized fenced backyard and spacious deck, making it the perfect setup for entertaining family and friends. A detached one-car garage adds even more convenience and storage. With thoughtful updates throughout, ample living space, and a fantastic location near Seneca Park, this move-in ready home is one you won't want to miss.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
6,752 sq ftLot Size
$225Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Matt Spencer• simpler.realestate
Bought with The Ormerod Team• Lenihan Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Bought with Cory Stauble• Lenihan Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Est. $2,899 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 521 Dover Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Metro Search MLS #1721502
Aug 3, 2026
Sold
$535,000
$225/sq ft
Jul 7, 2026
Contingent
—
Jun 25, 2026
Listed
$550,000
$231/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 9, 2020
Sold
$400,000
$168/sq ft
Metro Search MLS #1553556
Mar 2, 2020
Pending
—
Mar 2, 2020
Sold
$400,000
$168/sq ft
Feb 21, 2020
Listed
$409,900
$172/sq ft
+26
Public Remarks
Beautifully renovated home located on a dead end street that's close to St. Matthews and Crescent Hill. You will love the close proximity to Seneca and Cherokee Parks. Three bedrooms, 2.5 baths, huge master bedroom with an extra sitting room/nursery/office, many closets, open kitchen/dining area opens to family room with fireplace. Partially finished walk-out basement with lots of storage. Large back yard with new decking, fence, one car garage and driveway. New windows, HVAC, updated plumbing, electric and driveway. Beautiful modern home with charm.
Metro Search MLS #1537242
Oct 8, 2019
Sold
$395,000
$166/sq ft
Sep 9, 2019
Pending
—
Jul 11, 2019
Price Changed
$399,000
$168/sq ft
Jul 11, 2019
Price Changed
$407,500
$171/sq ft
Jul 11, 2019
Price Changed
$415,000
$174/sq ft
Jul 11, 2019
Listed
$425,000
$178/sq ft
+19
Public Remarks
Great opportunity to live in a completely renovated home in the St. Matthews area. Three bedrooms, three baths, huge master bedroom with extra sitting room/nursery, 2nd floor laundry, tons of closets, new modern open kitchen/dinning area opens to family room with fireplace. Partially finished walk/out basement with tons of storage. Large back yard with new decking, one car garage and driveway. New windows, water proofed basement, updated plumbing and electric. $4000 driveway/concrete allowance. Great modern home.
Public Records
Jan 10, 2019
Sold
$205,000
$86/sq ft
Metro Search MLS #712334
Oct 31, 1997
Sold
$127,000
$53/sq ft
Jul 26, 1997
Listed
$134,000
$56/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,113 (−1.9%)
$85,000 + $320,830
$405,830
2024
$5,211 (−2.9%)
$85,000 + $320,830
$405,830
2023
$5,368 (−1.3%)
$85,000 + $320,830
$405,830
2022
$5,440 (−6.1%)
$60,000 + $340,000
$400,000
2021
$5,795 (+6.8%)
$60,000 + $340,000
$400,000
2020
$5,428 (+118.8%)
$60,000 + $340,000
$400,000
2019
$2,481 (+1.3%)
$60,000 + $335,000
$395,000
2018
$2,449 (+1.6%)
$65,000 + $119,920
$184,920
2017
$2,410 (−0.6%)
$65,000 + $119,920
$184,920
2015
$2,424 (+0.2%)
$65,000 + $119,920
$184,920
2014
$2,420
$44,000 + $138,840
$182,840
2013
$2,421
$44,000 + $138,840
$182,840
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,752 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1940
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jefferson County
APN
05074H00280000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.
Aug 28, 2024 • Final
Hvac residential - new
Install a mini split system.
HVAC
Mar 8, 2023 • Final
Hvac residential - new
Install a mini split 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: 1.0
Parking Features: Detached, Entry Rear
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Virtual Tour Information
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 4
First Floor PBR: No
Primary Bedroom Level: Second
# Upper Floor Bedrooms: 0.0
# 2nd Floor Bedrooms: 2.0
# 1st Floor Bedrooms: 2
# Basement Bedrooms: 0.0
Primary Bedroom: Yes
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 1
Primary Bathroom Level: Second
Full Bathroom: Yes
Full Bathroom Level: First
Primary Bathroom: Yes
Kitchen & Dining Information
Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen Level: First
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 7
# of Closets: 10
# 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: 7
Rooms Total: 11
Basement Y/N: Yes
Basement: Walkout Part Fin
Bedroom: Yes
Bedroom Level: Second
Closets: Basement: 1
Fireplaces Total: 1
Full Bathroom: Yes
Full Bathroom Level: First
Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen Level: First
Laundry: Yes
Laundry Level: Basement
First Floor Laundry: No
Primary Bathroom: Yes
Primary Bathroom Level: Second
Primary Bedroom: Yes
Primary Bedroom Level: Second
Room 1 Information
Room 1 Level: First
Room 1 Type: Living Room
Room 2 Information
Room 2 Level: First
Room 2 Type: Kitchen
Room 3 Information
Room 3 Level: First
Room 3 Type: Bedroom
Room 4 Information
Room 4 Level: First
Room 4 Type: Bedroom
Room 5 Information
Room 5 Level: First
Room 5 Type: Full Bathroom
Room 6 Information
Room 6 Level: Second
Room 6 Type: Bedroom
Room 7 Information
Room 7 Level: Second
Room 7 Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 8 Information
Room 8 Level: Second
Room 8 Type: Primary Bathroom
Room 9 Information
Room 9 Level: Second
Room 9 Type: Laundry
Room 10 Information
Room 10 Level: Basement
Room 10 Type: Family Room
Room 11 Information
Room 11 Level: Basement
Room 11 Type: Laundry
Exterior
Land Information
Fencing: Full, Wood
Fencing: Full: Yes
Fencing: Split Rail: Yes
Fencing: Wood: Yes
Lot Description
Lot Size Acres: 0.16
Lot Size Area: 0.16
Lot Size Units: Acres
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Residential
Architectural Style: Cape Cod
Subdivision / Condo Amenities
Subdivision Name: JUANITA PLACE
Building Information
Building Area Source: Other
Building Area Total: 1869.0
Stories: 2
Year Built: 1940
Roof: Shingle
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Brick
Above Grade Finished: 1,869
Below Grade Finished: 512
Below Grade Unfin: 555
Living Area: 2381.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Block: 0
Tax Lot: 0
Financial Information
Yes
Closing Costs and Prepaids: 2500
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Fuel:Natural
Heating
Heating Y/N: Yes
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
Cooling Y/N: Yes
Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s), Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: 0.0
Neighborhood Information
Subdivision Name: JUANITA PLACE
Location Information
Directions: Lexington Rd to Dover Rd.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,752 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1940
County: Jefferson County
APN: 05074H00280000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Other
Listing Date Information
Documents Change Timestamp: 2026-09-03T05:17:06Z
Around this home
Schools
Chenoweth Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
4/10
Westport Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.3mi
4/10
Waggener High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
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
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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Historical weather
Louisville, KY • 40206
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
87/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Louisville. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.9 hrs
5.8 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$531,000 – $643,000
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