Public Remarks: Classic, charming and beautifully updated throughout....and in the perfect location, off Lexington Rd., within walking distance to Cherokee Park. You'll find soft, fresh colors, gleaming hardwood and high-end finishes; a home that is meant for today's busy lifestyles, move-in ready! There are two fireplaces for enjoying cozy evenings at home and a large, well landscaped, back yard and deck for outdoor entertaining. You'll enjoy getting creative in this kitchen that offers stainless Profile appliances, lovely cabinets and granite counter tops. The lower level offers a spacious family room with fireplace and built-in custom cabinetry along with a spa-like bath and study or music room. Perfectly charming, wonderfully updated and great location!
Single-familyProperty Type
1936Year Built
7,840 sq ftLot Size
$229Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Terri Bass• Lenihan Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Bought with Logan Ormerod• Kentucky Select Properties
Bought with John Stough• Kentucky Select Properties
Picture Perfect Cape Cod nestled in one of Louisville's most desirable locations. Upland is conveniently located between Lexington Road and Grinstead Drive, close to I-64, Cherokee Park, Frankfort Avenue, St. Matthews and only minutes from downtown. This impressive brick home is loaded with charm and character and is a place you would feel proud to call ''home''. Brick front walkway and cascading ivy surround the welcoming front entry. Gorgeous hardwood flooring grace the foyer, formal dining room with bay window and spacious living room. Gas fireplace in formal living room provides a cozy place to gather and you can display your family treasures in the arched built-in bookcase. Well-appointed, updated kitchen has all new GE Profile appliances, including five burner gas range, Advantium microwave, granite countertops and beautiful glass stemware cabinet. Second level has spacious master bedroom with three closets, renovated hallway bath and two more additional bedrooms. Seller also installed new hardwood flooring on second level. Finished lower level has nice size family/game room with gas fireplace, built in cabinetry and all new carpet. Seller also added full bath and new laundry room to lower level and there is an additional room that could be used as a home office. Multi-purpose sunroom at the rear of the home provides extra living space and French Doors lead to the incredibly picturesque backyard. Brick patio area provides a relaxing spot to enjoy the peaceful, wooded views of the majestic tree that is the focal point of the backyard. There is also an oversized grilling deck for summer cook outs. This home also comes with a detached two car garage with new garage door and seller is offering a one year HOME WARRANTY for added peace of mind. Seller has invested over $150,000 in recent improvements, including $35,000 for Pella Architect Series windows, $3,500 for new furnace in 2006 and $10,500 for privacy fence and professional landscape. This WELL-MANICURED home will not last long, so CALL TODAY!
Metro Search MLS #1226836
Oct 30, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Jan 12, 2009
Listed
$475,000
$168/sq ft
Metro Search MLS #1214162
Jan 12, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Aug 12, 2008
Listed
$535,000
$189/sq ft
Metro Search MLS #1030650
Jul 21, 2003
Sold
$298,000
$105/sq ft
Jun 23, 2003
Listed
$299,900
$106/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,146 (−1.9%)
$104,000 + $383,740
$487,740
2024
$6,263 (−2.2%)
$104,000 + $383,740
$487,740
2023
$6,401 (−1.3%)
$104,000 + $383,740
$487,740
2022
$6,487 (−5.7%)
$81,120 + $395,830
$476,950
2021
$6,881 (+21.1%)
$81,120 + $395,830
$476,950
2020
$5,682 (+7.5%)
$81,120 + $395,830
$476,950
2019
$5,285 (+1.3%)
$85,000 + $328,500
$413,500
2018
$5,217 (+1.6%)
$65,450 + $328,500
$393,950
2017
$5,134 (+2.2%)
$65,450 + $328,500
$393,950
2015
$5,025 (−5.5%)
$65,450 + $298,310
$363,760
2014
$5,316
$45,000 + $356,500
$401,500
Tax history for 638 Upland Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,146 (−1.9%)
$104,000 + $383,740
$487,740
2024
$6,263 (−2.2%)
$104,000 + $383,740
$487,740
2023
$6,401 (−1.3%)
$104,000 + $383,740
$487,740
2022
$6,487 (−5.7%)
$81,120 + $395,830
$476,950
2021
$6,881 (+21.1%)
$81,120 + $395,830
$476,950
2020
$5,682 (+7.5%)
$81,120 + $395,830
$476,950
2019
$5,285 (+1.3%)
$85,000 + $328,500
$413,500
2018
$5,217 (+1.6%)
$65,450 + $328,500
$393,950
2017
$5,134 (+2.2%)
$65,450 + $328,500
$393,950
2015
$5,025 (−5.5%)
$65,450 + $298,310
$363,760
2014
$5,316
$45,000 + $356,500
$401,500
*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
10,006 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1936
Sq. Ft.
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Year built
1936
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jefferson County
APN
05071J01220000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.
Apr 1, 2019 • Final
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HVAC
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 2.0
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Virtual Tour Information
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
First Floor PBR: No
Primary Bedroom Level: Second
# Upper Floor Bedrooms: 0.0
# 2nd Floor Bedrooms: 3.0
# 1st Floor Bedrooms: 0.0
# Basement Bedrooms: 0.0
Primary Bedroom: Yes
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 1
Full Bathroom: Yes
Full Bathroom Level: Second
Half Bathroom: Yes
Half Bathroom Level: First
Kitchen & Dining Information
Dining Room: Yes
Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen Level: First
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 8
# of Closets: 12
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplaces Total: 2
Fireplaces: Basement: 1
Fireplaces: Level 1: 1
Fireplace: Yes
Living Areas
Family Room: Yes
Family Room Level: Basement
Living Room: Yes
Living Room Level: First
Den & Office Information
Office: Yes
Office Level: Basement
Other Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Rooms Total: 13
Basement Y/N: Yes
Basement: Partially Finished
Bedroom: Yes
Bedroom Level: Second
Closets: Basement: 3
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
Other: Yes
Other Level: First
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 Description: Formal
Room 3 Level: First
Room 3 Type: Dining Room
Room 4 Information
Room 4 Description: Sunroom
Room 4 Level: First
Room 4 Type: Other
Room 5 Information
Room 5 Level: First
Room 5 Type: Half Bathroom
Room 6 Information
Room 6 Level: Second
Room 6 Type: Bedroom
Room 7 Information
Room 7 Level: Second
Room 7 Type: Bedroom
Room 8 Information
Room 8 Level: Second
Room 8 Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 9 Information
Room 9 Level: Second
Room 9 Type: Full Bathroom
Room 10 Information
Room 10 Level: Basement
Room 10 Type: Family Room
Room 11 Information
Room 11 Level: Basement
Room 11 Type: Full Bathroom
Room 12 Information
Room 12 Level: Basement
Room 12 Type: Living Room
Room 13 Information
Room 13 Level: Basement
Room 13 Type: Office
Exterior
Land Information
Fencing: Privacy, Full
Fencing: Full: Yes
Fencing: Privacy: Yes
Lot Description
Lot Features: Level
Lot Size Acres: 0.18
Lot Size Area: 0.18
Lot Size Units: Acres
Level: Yes
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Residential
Architectural Style: Cape Cod
Subdivision / Condo Amenities
Subdivision Name: STUBERS
Building Information
Building Area Source: Appraiser
Building Area Total: 1987.0
Stories: 2
Year Built: 1936
Roof: Shingle
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Construction Materials: Brick
Above Grade Finished: 1,987
Below Grade Finished: 840
Below Grade Unfin: 154
Living Area: 2827.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Block: 0715
Tax Lot: 0122
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Fuel:Natural
Heating
Heating Y/N: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling
Cooling Y/N: Yes
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Neighborhood Information
Subdivision Name: STUBERS
School Information
High School District: Jefferson
School District: Jefferson
Location Information
Directions: Lexington Road to street
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 10,006 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1936
Year Renovated: 1936
County: Jefferson County
APN: 05071J01220000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Field Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
5/10
Highland Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
5/10
Atherton High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
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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