Public Remarks: Welcome home to 601 Oak Branch Rd in Louisville's desirable Lake Forest neighborhood. This spacious, well-maintained home offers exceptional versatility and charm, featuring beautiful woodwork and gleaming hardwood floors throughout. The first floor opens with a stone-floored foyer leading to an office or formal living room, a large dining room, and a welcoming family room with a built-in bar, custom wood fireplace surround, window seat, and built-in bookshelves. The vaulted eat-in kitchen features granite countertops, a custom pantry, and a center island with seating, all overlooking the fully fenced backyard and rear deck—perfect for family time, entertaining, or pets. Nine-foot ceilings enhance the open, comfortable feel of the main level. You'll also find a convenient laundry/mudroom off the garage and a half bath for guests. Upstairs, the primary suite includes a tray ceiling, private sitting area, and a spacious custom closet. The ensuite bath features a double vanity, separate shower, and whirlpool tub. Three additional bedrooms and a full hall bath provide plenty of room for family or guests. The finished basement extends the living space with a large family room featuring a fireplace, full bath, and an additional room ideal for an office, exercise space, or guest area (with closet, no window). This home offers space, value, and opportunity ready for the next owner to add their personal touch. A two-car attached rear-entry garage completes the property. Residents of Lake Forest enjoy wonderful community amenities including swimming pools, tennis courts, playgrounds, soccer fields, walking trails, and year-round neighborhood events, with optional golf and social memberships available. Conveniently located near I-265, Publix, Kroger, and minutes from shopping and dining.
Single-familyProperty Type
1986Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$131Price/Sq.Ft.
$110/moHOA Dues
2 car garageParking
Listed by Kraft Fine Homes Kraft• EXP Realty LLC
Listed by Amanda Bailey-Shaw• EXP Realty LLC
Bought with Team Panella Powered by PLACE Panella• Keller Williams Collective
Est. $3,267 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 601 Oak Branch Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Metro Search MLS #1706812
May 12, 2026
Sold
$575,000
$131/sq ft
May 7, 2026
Pending
—
Mar 11, 2026
Contingent
—
Jan 24, 2026
Listed
$599,000
$136/sq ft
Metro Search MLS #1349414
Mar 15, 2013
Sold
$270,000
$61/sq ft
Jan 10, 2013
Listed
$289,900
$66/sq ft
+11
Metro Search MLS #1255241
Sep 30, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Nov 12, 2009
Listed
$339,950
$77/sq ft
Metro Search MLS #1230922
Jul 1, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Mar 4, 2009
Listed
$349,900
$80/sq ft
Metro Search MLS #1210386
Nov 30, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Jun 30, 2008
Listed
$377,221
$86/sq ft
Metro Search MLS #1169641
Aug 8, 2007
Sold
$315,000
$72/sq ft
Jun 16, 2007
Listed
$319,900
$73/sq ft
Metro Search MLS #1166652
Jun 15, 2007
Listing Removed
—
May 23, 2007
Listed
$339,000
$77/sq ft
Metro Search MLS #1151659
May 21, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Jan 7, 2007
Listed
$349,000
$79/sq ft
Metro Search MLS #1072531
Apr 25, 2005
Sold
$299,500
$68/sq ft
Nov 2, 2004
Listed
$298,900
$68/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,314 (−2.6%)
$82,450 + $353,170
$435,620
2024
$4,430 (−1.7%)
$82,450 + $353,170
$435,620
2023
$4,508 (−1.8%)
$82,450 + $353,170
$435,620
2022
$4,591 (−1.7%)
$82,450 + $353,170
$435,620
2021
$4,672 (+8.9%)
$82,450 + $353,170
$435,620
2020
$4,289 (+2.1%)
$75,000 + $297,280
$372,280
2019
$4,202 (+1.2%)
$75,000 + $297,280
$372,280
2018
$4,153 (+6.3%)
$75,000 + $297,280
$372,280
2017
$3,907 (+22.4%)
$75,000 + $297,280
$372,280
2016
$3,192 (−0.3%)
$70,000 + $232,750
$302,750
2015
$3,201 (+12.1%)
$70,000 + $232,750
$302,750
2014
$2,855
$70,000 + $200,000
$270,000
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
—
Lot width
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Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jefferson County
APN
21179102780000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.
Sep 23, 2024 • Final
Hvac residential - new
Replace the furnace.
HVAC
Feb 21, 2022 • Final
Hvac residential - new
Install a new 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: 2.0
Parking Features: Attached, Entry Rear
Interior
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 4
First Floor PBR: No
Primary Bedroom Level: Second
# Upper Floor Bedrooms: 0.0
# 2nd Floor Bedrooms: 4.0
# 1st Floor Bedrooms: 0.0
# Basement Bedrooms: 0.0
Primary Bedroom: Yes
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: 1
Primary Bathroom Level: Second
Full Bathroom: Yes
Full Bathroom Level: Second
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: 9
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplaces Total: 2
Fireplaces: Basement: 1
Fireplaces: Level 1: 1
Fireplace: Yes
Living Areas
Family Room: Yes
Family Room Level: First
Florida Room: Yes
Florida Room Level: First
Living Room: Yes
Living Room Level: First
Other Room Information
# of Rooms: 13
Rooms Total: 17
Basement Y/N: Yes
Basement: Partially Finished
Bedroom: Yes
Bedroom Level: Second
Closets: Basement: 1
Dining Room: Yes
Dining Room Level: First
Fireplaces Total: 2
Full Bathroom: Yes
Full Bathroom Level: Second
Half Bathroom: Yes
Half Bathroom Level: First
Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen Level: First
Laundry: Yes
Laundry Level: First
First Floor Laundry: Yes
Other: Yes
Other Level: Second
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 Description: Eat in Kitchen
Room 2 Level: First
Room 2 Type: Kitchen
Room 3 Information
Room 3 Description: Formal
Room 3 Level: First
Room 3 Type: Dining Room
Room 4 Information
Room 4 Level: First
Room 4 Type: Family Room
Room 5 Information
Room 5 Level: First
Room 5 Type: Sun Room
Room 6 Information
Room 6 Level: First
Room 6 Type: Half Bathroom
Room 7 Information
Room 7 Level: First
Room 7 Type: Laundry
Room 8 Information
Room 8 Level: Second
Room 8 Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 9 Information
Room 9 Level: Second
Room 9 Type: Primary Bathroom
Room 10 Information
Room 10 Level: Second
Room 10 Type: 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: Full Bathroom
Room 14 Information
Room 14 Level: Second
Room 14 Type: Other
Room 15 Information
Room 15 Level: Basement
Room 15 Type: Family Room
Room 16 Information
Room 16 Level: Basement
Room 16 Type: Full Bathroom
Room 17 Information
Room 17 Level: Basement
Room 17 Type: Other
Exterior
Land Information
Fencing: Full, Wood
Fencing: Full: Yes
Fencing: Wood: Yes
Lot Description
Lot Features: Sidewalk, Storm Sewer
Lot Size Acres: 0.25
Lot Size Area: 0.25
Lot Size Units: Acres
Sidewalk: Yes
Storm Sewer: Yes
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Residential
Architectural Style: Traditional
Subdivision / Condo Amenities
Subdivision Name: LAKE FOREST
Building Information
Building Area Source: Other
Building Area Total: 3451.0
Stories: 2
Year Built: 1986
Roof: Shingle
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick
Above Grade Finished: 3,451
Below Grade Finished: 950
Below Grade Unfin: 362
Living Area: 4401.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Block: 1791
Tax Lot: 0278
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Fuel:Natural
Heating
Heating Y/N: Yes
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
Cooling Y/N: Yes
Cooling: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: 1315.0
Association Y/N: Yes
Clubhouse, Golf Course, Pool
Neighborhood Information
Subdivision Name: LAKE FOREST
School Information
High School District: Jefferson
School District: Jefferson
Location Information
Directions: Shelbyville Rd. to Lake Forest Parkway to Left on Oak Branch Rd.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Jefferson County
APN: 21179102780000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Other
Listing Date Information
Documents Change Timestamp: 2026-06-12T05:16:40Z
Around this home
Schools
Stopher Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
8/10
Crosby Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi
8/10
Eastern High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
5/10
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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 104° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
3% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Louisville, KY • 40245
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Sun exposure
86/ 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.
8.7 hrs
5.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$604,000 – $731,000
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