Public Remarks: Welcome home to this CHARMING all brick cape cod, located in the desirable Richlawn neighborhood! You will immediately notice the LARGE corner lot this home sits on, the spacious driveway, two car garage and the beautiful trees that surround the property. The owners have LOVED this home well. You will certainly feel that as you are welcomed in. The highlight of the living room is its size. You will have plenty of room to host gatherings around the fireplace and will enjoy the large picture window overlooking the front of the property. The AMAZING bright and spacious kitchen has been completely remodeled to perfection and leads into the sunny and cozy Florida room! There are four bedrooms 3 full baths, a partly finished walk-up basement, which has a family room playroom- that could also be used for an office and plenty of storage areas. A few of the updates include; kitchen renovation, fresh paint throughout, wood flooring, and more. This home already has a radon mitigation system in the basement, to put your mind at ease. The fully fenced in backyard is perfect for entertaining! Richlawn neighborhood is in close proximity to I-264, restaurants, shopping, and more. Make your showing TODAY before its gone!
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$191Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Rick Shaw Realtors Shaw• Rick Shaw REALTORS
This fabulous cape cod has loads of charm. On a corner lot in the quiet neighborhood of Richlawn, it has a large fenced in back yard and two car garage. The home has great flow with two bedrooms on the first floor and an additional two large bedrooms upstairs. The basement has a family room, an office and the laundry.
Metro Search MLS #1198938
May 7, 2008
Sold
$317,000
$110/sq ft
Mar 26, 2008
Listed
$328,900
$115/sq ft
Public Remarks
This fabulous home has been updated top to bottom since 2000. A meticulously maintained St. Matthews home in the sought after city of Richlawn. This stylish home is located on a beautifully landscaped corner lot with an attached 2-car garage and a large fenced-in patio and backyard. Great for entertaining flowing from the living room to the dining room to the Florida room to the patio. The first floor front bedroom is currently being used as an office. The bright basement has been recently finished with a family room, office, full bath, large unfinished storage and work area with steps to the backyard. New light fixtures and ceiling fans throughout, dual HVAC's 2001 & 2002, and roof in 2007. See pictures for more details!
Public Records
Nov 9, 2005
Sold
$116,000
$40/sq ft
Metro Search MLS #812106
Nov 23, 1998
Sold
$182,500
$64/sq ft
Jul 6, 1998
Listed
$187,000
$65/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,731 (+1.0%)
$70,200 + $438,800
$509,000
2024
$5,675 (−2.9%)
$70,200 + $438,800
$509,000
2023
$5,843 (+26.6%)
$70,200 + $438,800
$509,000
2022
$4,617 (−6.9%)
$70,200 + $438,800
$509,000
2021
$4,959 (+26.1%)
$70,200 + $330,610
$400,810
2020
$3,934 (+2.0%)
$70,200 + $330,610
$400,810
2019
$3,855 (+1.2%)
$60,000 + $280,000
$340,000
2018
$3,810 (+1.9%)
$60,000 + $280,000
$340,000
2017
$3,738 (+9.9%)
$60,000 + $280,000
$340,000
2015
$3,401 (+1.5%)
$60,000 + $280,000
$340,000
2014
$3,352
$29,580 + $287,420
$317,000
Tax history for 217 Gibson Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,731 (+1.0%)
$70,200 + $438,800
$509,000
2024
$5,675 (−2.9%)
$70,200 + $438,800
$509,000
2023
$5,843 (+26.6%)
$70,200 + $438,800
$509,000
2022
$4,617 (−6.9%)
$70,200 + $438,800
$509,000
2021
$4,959 (+26.1%)
$70,200 + $330,610
$400,810
2020
$3,934 (+2.0%)
$70,200 + $330,610
$400,810
2019
$3,855 (+1.2%)
$60,000 + $280,000
$340,000
2018
$3,810 (+1.9%)
$60,000 + $280,000
$340,000
2017
$3,738 (+9.9%)
$60,000 + $280,000
$340,000
2015
$3,401 (+1.5%)
$60,000 + $280,000
$340,000
2014
$3,352
$29,580 + $287,420
$317,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
91 ft.
Lot depth
129 ft.
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
1955
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jefferson County
APN
21032500820001
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 2.0
Parking Features: Attached, Entry Side, Driveway
Interior
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: 3
Bathrooms Half: 0
Full Bathroom: Yes
Full Bathroom Level: First
Kitchen & Dining Information
Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen Level: First
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 11
# of Closets: 10
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplaces: Level 1: 1
Fireplace: Yes
Living Areas
Family Room: Yes
Family Room Level: Basement
Florida Room: Yes
Florida Room Level: First
Living Room: Yes
Living Room Level: First
Other Room Information
# of Rooms: 11
Rooms Total: 12
Basement Y/N: Yes
Basement: Partially Finished
Bedroom: Yes
Bedroom Level: First
Closets: Basement: 1
Craft Hobby Room: Yes
Craft Hobby Room Level: Basement
Fireplaces Total: 1
Full Bathroom: Yes
Full Bathroom Level: First
Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen Level: First
First Floor Laundry: No
Primary Bedroom: Yes
Primary Bedroom Level: Second
Room 1 Information
Room 1 Length: 13.40
Room 1 Level: First
Room 1 Type: Living Room
Room 1 Width: 20.00
Room 2 Information
Room 2 Length: 13.40
Room 2 Level: First
Room 2 Type: Kitchen
Room 2 Width: 23.90
Room 3 Information
Room 3 Length: 11.60
Room 3 Level: First
Room 3 Type: Sun Room
Room 3 Width: 14.80
Room 4 Information
Room 4 Length: 10.11
Room 4 Level: First
Room 4 Type: Bedroom
Room 4 Width: 13.50
Room 5 Information
Room 5 Length: 14.70
Room 5 Level: First
Room 5 Type: Bedroom
Room 5 Width: 10.11
Room 6 Information
Room 6 Level: First
Room 6 Type: Full Bathroom
Room 7 Information
Room 7 Length: 17.80
Room 7 Level: Second
Room 7 Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 7 Width: 13.00
Room 8 Information
Room 8 Length: 15.70
Room 8 Level: Second
Room 8 Type: Bedroom
Room 8 Width: 10.10
Room 9 Information
Room 9 Level: Second
Room 9 Type: Full Bathroom
Room 10 Information
Room 10 Length: 21.50
Room 10 Level: Basement
Room 10 Type: Family Room
Room 10 Width: 12.11
Room 11 Information
Room 11 Length: 11.11
Room 11 Level: Basement
Room 11 Type: Craft/Hobby Room
Room 11 Width: 12.11
Room 12 Information
Room 12 Level: Basement
Room 12 Type: Full Bathroom
Exterior
Land Information
Fencing: Full, Wood
Fencing: Full: Yes
Fencing: Wood: Yes
Lot Description
Lot Features: Level
Lot Size Acres: 0.25
Lot Size Area: 0.25
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Dimensions: 62.42 x 129.26 x 77 x 81 x 128.5
Corner: Yes
Level: Yes
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Residential
Architectural Style: Cape Cod
Subdivision / Condo Amenities
Subdivision Name: RICHLAWN
Building Information
Building Area Source: List Agent
Building Area Total: 2121.0
Stories: 2
Year Built: 1955
Roof: Shingle
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Construction Materials: Brick
Above Grade Finished: 2,121
Below Grade Finished: 748
Below Grade Unfin: 528
Living Area: 2869.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Block: 0325
Tax Lot: 0082
Financial Information
Seller Concessions Description: For Roof Replacement
Yes
Closing Costs and Prepaids: 9500
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Electricity Connected
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
Monthly Maintenance: No
Neighborhood Information
Subdivision Name: RICHLAWN
School Information
High School District: Jefferson
School District: Jefferson
Location Information
Directions: From Shelbyville Rd. turn right onto Heady Ave. Turn left onto Gibson Rd. Home is on right.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 1955
County: Jefferson County
APN: 21032500820001
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
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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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In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$522,000 – $632,000
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