Public Remarks: Welcome Home to this absolutely adorable updated bungalow in the convenient Parkway Village neighborhood! 816 Reading rd. is nestled perfectly between Eastern Parkway and Preston Highway. Shopping, dining and easy access to the Highlands, Germantown, Shelby park and major thoroughfare make this location prime. Enter under a large covered front porch to find beautifully gleaming original hardwood flooring throughout. The woodworking and crown molding is craftsmanship at its finest. The homes main floor has been completely updated, to include new windows, tile flooring in both the full ''jack and jill'' bathroom and gorgeous bright white kitchen. The spacious kitchen includes stainless steel appliances with gas range, granite counters, loads of cabinetry and modern open shelving. Just off the kitchen is a cute screened in "mud room". The possibilities of this home are endless, a "secret" door behind the classic built in nook in the dining room opens to the attic space that could easily be converted to whatever your needs may be and a large unfinished walk/ out basement is already plumbed and ready for a bathroom to be added, A fenced in level rear yard and detached 1 car garage with additional storage area completes this picture perfect package! Don't wait to schedule a private tour this home is too cute to be on the market long!
Single-familyProperty Type
1927Year Built
3,920 sq ftLot Size
$259Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Becca Baker• Redfin
Bought with Ormerod Team• Kentucky Select Properties
This beautifully renovated Parkway Village bungalow is ready for you to move right in! Walk up to the large front porch and enter the open living and dining space with loads of natural light, gorgeous hardwood flooring, wainscoting, and extended crown molding. The built in bookshelf serves as a secret doorway to an attic that has updated electric and is ready for expansion! The kitchen features quartz countertops, all new stainless steel appliances including a gas range, new hardware, flooring, and custom built farmhouse shelves. Off the kitchen you'll find a cozy sunroom perfect for morning coffee. Downstairs you'll find a large walkout basement that could easily be finished for additional living space. Maintenance free exterior with nice backyard and privacy fence. The 1.5 car garage comes with an opener for your convenience.
Public Records
Aug 24, 2017
Sold
$90,000
$100/sq ft
Metro Search MLS #1230603
Mar 28, 2009
Sold
$125,000
$139/sq ft
Mar 1, 2009
Listed
$129,900
$145/sq ft
Public Remarks
THE PERFECT HOME FOR YOU...Totally beautiful, renovated home in great area. New bathrooms, new kitchen, new light fixtures and hardware throughout. Hardwood floors throughout refinished and lovely. Updated plumbing and recent sump pump. New double ceilings in kitchen and master bedroom/Jack and Jill Bath. Crown Molding for that gorgeous finished look. Insulated attic, basement, kitchen and baths. The basement has flooring and is being used as an entertainment room with a bar. All you need to do is put a ceiling up and a finished basement will be yours. Maintenace free exterior and super nice little back yard surrounded by a privacy fence. The garage has a door opener for your convenience. The basement has a walkout door. There is a mud room on the back (not included in squ footage). There is a self adjusting thermostat that retails for about $400 that is energy saving so the LG&E bills are $50-$60 in the summer and reasonable in the winter also. Parkway Village charges $200 year and they provide security and snow removal, etc. ASW Home warranty to go with the home at closing.There are stairs to the second floor with room for expansion. (stairwell are from the dining room) Open House March 8 from 2-4
Public Records
Oct 18, 2005
Sold
$87,500
$97/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,248 (−2.1%)
$50,000 + $150,560
$200,560
2024
$2,296 (−7.1%)
$50,000 + $150,560
$200,560
2023
$2,471 (−0.3%)
$50,000 + $150,560
$200,560
2022
$2,480 (+5.2%)
$29,000 + $180,780
$209,780
2021
$2,358 (+21.0%)
$29,000 + $180,780
$209,780
2020
$1,948 (+2.1%)
$29,000 + $153,310
$182,310
2019
$1,907 (+1.2%)
$25,000 + $151,000
$176,000
2018
$1,884 (+48.6%)
$25,000 + $151,000
$176,000
2017
$1,268 (−0.5%)
$25,000 + $95,840
$120,840
2016
$1,274 (−0.2%)
$25,000 + $95,840
$120,840
2015
$1,277 (−3.3%)
$25,000 + $95,840
$120,840
2014
$1,321
$20,000 + $105,000
$125,000
Tax history for 816 Reading Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,248 (−2.1%)
$50,000 + $150,560
$200,560
2024
$2,296 (−7.1%)
$50,000 + $150,560
$200,560
2023
$2,471 (−0.3%)
$50,000 + $150,560
$200,560
2022
$2,480 (+5.2%)
$29,000 + $180,780
$209,780
2021
$2,358 (+21.0%)
$29,000 + $180,780
$209,780
2020
$1,948 (+2.1%)
$29,000 + $153,310
$182,310
2019
$1,907 (+1.2%)
$25,000 + $151,000
$176,000
2018
$1,884 (+48.6%)
$25,000 + $151,000
$176,000
2017
$1,268 (−0.5%)
$25,000 + $95,840
$120,840
2016
$1,274 (−0.2%)
$25,000 + $95,840
$120,840
2015
$1,277 (−3.3%)
$25,000 + $95,840
$120,840
2014
$1,321
$20,000 + $105,000
$125,000
*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
—
Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,694 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1927
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
1927
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jefferson County
APN
23068800320000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 27, 2026.
Apr 1, 2019 • Final
Electrical residential
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Electrical
Apr 1, 2019 • Final
Hvac residential - new
HVAC
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 1.0
Parking Features: Detached, Entry Rear, Driveway
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Virtual Tour Information
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 2
First Floor PBR: Yes
# Upper Floor Bedrooms: 0.0
# 2nd Floor Bedrooms: 0.0
# 1st Floor Bedrooms: 2
# Basement Bedrooms: 0.0
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bathrooms Half: 0
Full Bathroom: Yes
Full Bathroom Level: First
Kitchen & Dining Information
Dining Room: Yes
Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen Level: First
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 6
# of Closets: 2
Living Areas
Living Room: Yes
Living Room Level: First
Other Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Rooms Total: 9
Basement Y/N: Yes
Basement: Walkout Unfinished
Bedroom: Yes
Bedroom Level: First
Dining Room: Yes
Dining Room Level: First
Fireplaces Total: 0
Full Bathroom: Yes
Full Bathroom Level: First
Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen Level: First
Laundry: Yes
Laundry Level: Basement
First Floor Laundry: No
Mud Room: Yes
Mud Room Level: First
Room 1 Information
Room 1 Level: First
Room 1 Type: Kitchen
Room 2 Information
Room 2 Level: First
Room 2 Type: Dining Room
Room 3 Information
Room 3 Level: First
Room 3 Type: Living Room
Room 4 Information
Room 4 Level: First
Room 4 Type: Mud Room
Room 5 Information
Room 5 Level: First
Room 5 Type: Bedroom
Room 6 Information
Room 6 Level: First
Room 6 Type: Bedroom
Room 7 Information
Room 7 Level: First
Room 7 Type: Full Bathroom
Room 8 Information
Room 8 Level: Basement
Room 8 Type: Laundry
Room 9 Information
Room 9 Level: Basement
Room 9 Type: Full Bathroom
Exterior
Land Information
Fencing: Other, Privacy, Partial, Wood
Fencing: Other: Yes
Fencing: Partial: Yes
Fencing: Privacy: Yes
Fencing: Wood: Yes
Lot Description
Lot Features: Sidewalk, Cleared, Level
Lot Size Acres: 0.09
Lot Size Area: 0.09
Lot Size Units: Acres
Cleared: Yes
Level: Yes
Sidewalk: Yes
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Residential
Architectural Style: Bungalow
Subdivision / Condo Amenities
Subdivision Name: PARKWAY VILLAGE
Building Information
Building Area Source: Appraiser
Building Area Total: 898.0
Stories: 1
Year Built: 1927
Roof: Shingle
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame, Stone
Above Grade Finished: 898
Below Grade Unfin: 898
Living Area: 898.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Block: 0000
Tax Lot: 0000
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Electricity Connected
Heating
Heating Y/N: Yes
Heating: Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
Cooling Y/N: Yes
Cooling: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Monthly Maintenance: No
Neighborhood Information
Subdivision Name: PARKWAY VILLAGE
School Information
High School District: Jefferson
School District: Jefferson
Location Information
Directions: I264W to Preston; Right on Preston; Right on Reading Road; House on Right.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 3,694 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1927
Year Renovated: 1927
County: Jefferson County
APN: 23068800320000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Camp Taylor Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
4/10
Highland Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
5/10
Seneca High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.6mi
1/10
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Lifestyle
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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
Parkway Village, KY • 40217
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.5 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$222,000 – $268,000
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