Public Remarks: Welcome to this Updated Cape Cod in the sought after Richlawn subdivision in St Matthews! This home features hardwood floors, living room w/ gas fireplace that has tile surround, formal dining room, kitchen with great cabinets and a large island that can be used as a breakfast bar, enclosed sun porch with tile flooring (not included in sq ft of home), 3 bedrooms - all with large closets for the area - with the option of having a 4th (currently used as an office), 2 full baths, and an unfinished basement that offers space to get creative should you wish to finish. Great location with easy access to area shops, restaurants, and freeways. The fenced backyard allows for outdoor entertaining. 2 car detached garage. Fresh paint, updated bathrooms, updated kitchen,. Large closets throughout. Recent updates include: custom island in the kitchen, granite counters, new microwave, new sink & disposal, refrigerator is less than 2 years old, new sinks in both bathrooms, plantation shutters, and new aluminum siding on exterior trim. Don't wait and miss out on this wonderful property.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
9,052 sq ftLot Size
$256Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Gilezan Team brokered by eXp Realty Gilezan• EXP Realty LLC
Bought with Sandy Lamb• Wakefield Reutlinger REALTORS
Charming, cottage-like Cape Cod in highly sought after Richlawn. This professionally decorated home features refinished hardwood floors, designer-brand light fixtures throughout and quality upgrades almost too numerous to count. On the first floor a beautiful and inviting living room features a gas fireplace with new marble tile surround ('12), a formal dining room with Thibaut wallpaper and an updated kitchen with cabinets by Southern Kitchen of Louisville, new stove (9 months old), dishwasher (2 years old), microwave and fridge (both 8 years old), and kitchen island (to stay). Sun porch adjacent to kitchen was enclosed in 2007 (no heat) with new windows, new tile floor and custom Thibaut window treatments. First floor bath features custom stenciled wall treatment along with custom coordinating window treatments. First floor hall has the original parquet floor. Upstairs, the Master Bath has been updated with new tile floor, new tile bathtub surround and new Willis Klein tub fixtures. Custom closets in both upper bedrooms. All new interior doors. All windows replaced in 2007 along with new steel front door and new glass security doors on basement and front door. Entire interior painted in 2011. Garage repainted in 2013. New landscaping added in 2013 along with new sod to the backyard. Both security system and fire alarm are hardwired. All appliances to stay including Whirlpool Duet front-loading washer and dryer. All custom window treatments and hardware to stay EXCEPT Master Bedroom and Nursery. Decorative iron planters on windows in front of house remain. This one-of-a-kind home was featured in Sophisticated Living Magazine of Louisville and as a Courier Journal Home of the Week (August '12).
Metro Search MLS #1140420
Oct 30, 2006
Sold
$285,000
$151/sq ft
Sep 11, 2006
Listed
$285,000
$151/sq ft
Public Remarks
The home you have been waiting for! Meticulously renovated and maintained over the last 6 years with great interior and exterior design, merging the look of Architectural Design and Potter Barn. Features include a thorougly updated kitchen with large pantry, nice lighting and stainless appliances that will remain. The living room boasts a fireplace, recessed lighting and crown molding. Adjoining the living room is the formal dining room with unique chandelier and plantation shutters. The bedrooms have neutral wall color, nice molding and window treatments, including plantation shutters. The bathrooms have been remodeled. There is hardwood flooring throughout the home along with additional features like built-in shelving, ceramic tile on the sun porch which overlooks a private and beautifully landscaped yard. The basement is finished.
Metro Search MLS #1139532
Sep 11, 2006
Listing Removed
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Sep 1, 2006
Listed
$298,500
$158/sq ft
Metro Search MLS #908801
Aug 5, 1999
Sold
$157,000
$83/sq ft
May 18, 1999
Listed
$172,500
$91/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,451 (+0.3%)
$78,000 + $366,380
$444,380
2024
$4,438 (+20.2%)
$78,000 + $366,380
$444,380
2023
$3,693 (−2.1%)
$78,000 + $366,380
$444,380
2022
$3,773 (−7.2%)
$67,600 + $300,400
$368,000
2021
$4,067 (+14.4%)
$67,600 + $300,400
$368,000
2020
$3,555 (+11.4%)
$67,600 + $300,400
$368,000
2019
$3,191 (+1.2%)
$60,000 + $247,240
$307,240
2018
$3,154 (+1.9%)
$34,200 + $247,240
$281,440
2017
$3,094 (+4.0%)
$34,200 + $247,240
$281,440
2015
$2,975 (−7.3%)
$34,200 + $247,240
$281,440
2014
$3,209
$29,580 + $273,920
$303,500
Tax history for 215 Gibson Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,451 (+0.3%)
$78,000 + $366,380
$444,380
2024
$4,438 (+20.2%)
$78,000 + $366,380
$444,380
2023
$3,693 (−2.1%)
$78,000 + $366,380
$444,380
2022
$3,773 (−7.2%)
$67,600 + $300,400
$368,000
2021
$4,067 (+14.4%)
$67,600 + $300,400
$368,000
2020
$3,555 (+11.4%)
$67,600 + $300,400
$368,000
2019
$3,191 (+1.2%)
$60,000 + $247,240
$307,240
2018
$3,154 (+1.9%)
$34,200 + $247,240
$281,440
2017
$3,094 (+4.0%)
$34,200 + $247,240
$281,440
2015
$2,975 (−7.3%)
$34,200 + $247,240
$281,440
2014
$3,209
$29,580 + $273,920
$303,500
*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
9,056 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1955
Sq. Ft.
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Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jefferson County
APN
21032500830000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.
Sep 29, 2023 • Final
Electrical residential
Remodel a kitchen. Install new electrical wiring, lighting, and receptacles. Upgrade the branch circuit breakers.
Electrical
Kitchen
Remodel
Aug 4, 2023 • Final
Residential alteration
Electrical
Kitchen
Plumbing
Remodel
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: Detached
Interior
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
First Floor PBR: No
# Upper Floor Bedrooms: 0.0
# 2nd Floor Bedrooms: 2.0
# 1st Floor Bedrooms: 1
# Basement Bedrooms: 0.0
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
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: 7
# of Closets: 9
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplaces: Level 1: 1
Fireplace: Yes
Living Areas
Living Room: Yes
Living Room Level: First
Den & Office Information
Study: Yes
Study Level: First
Other Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Rooms Total: 10
Basement Y/N: Yes
Basement: Unfinished, Outside Entry
Bedroom: Yes
Bedroom Level: First
Closets: Basement: 0
Dining Room: Yes
Dining Room Level: First
Fireplaces Total: 1
Full Bathroom: Yes
Full Bathroom Level: First
Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen Level: First
Laundry: Yes
Laundry Level: Basement
First Floor Laundry: No
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: Bedroom
Room 5 Information
Room 5 Level: First
Room 5 Type: Full Bathroom
Room 6 Information
Room 6 Level: First
Room 6 Type: Study
Room 7 Information
Room 7 Level: Second
Room 7 Type: Bedroom
Room 8 Information
Room 8 Level: Second
Room 8 Type: Bedroom
Room 9 Information
Room 9 Level: Second
Room 9 Type: Full Bathroom
Room 10 Information
Room 10 Level: Basement
Room 10 Type: Laundry
Exterior
Land Information
Fencing: Privacy
Fencing: Privacy: Yes
Lot Description
Lot Size Acres: 0.21
Lot Size Area: 0.21
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Dimensions: < 1/4 ACRE
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Residential
Architectural Style: Traditional
Subdivision / Condo Amenities
Subdivision Name: RICHLAWN
Building Information
Building Area Source: Appraiser
Building Area Total: 1891.0
Stories: 2
Year Built: 1955
Roof: Shingle
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Construction Materials: Brick
Above Grade Finished: 1,891
Below Grade Unfin: 1,254
Living Area: 1891.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Block: 0325
Tax Lot: 0083
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: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: 0.0
Neighborhood Information
Subdivision Name: RICHLAWN
Location Information
Directions: Shelbyville Rd to Heady to Gibson OR Hubbards to Taggart to Gibson
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 9,056 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 1955
County: Jefferson County
APN: 21032500830000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Around this home
Schools
St Matthews Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
7/10
Westport Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi
4/10
Waggener High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Richlawn, KY • 40207
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$461,000 – $558,000
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