Public Remarks: Beautiful new listing in the heart of St. Matthews! Lovely landscaped front yard beckons you to enter this brick cape cod with 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, finished basement and a two car garage. The living room has hardwood floors and a fireplace flanked by built in bookshelves. The kitchen has been updated with white cabinetry, granite counters, white subway tile backsplash, and a center island. The stainless appliances remain with the property. The dining area is opened up to the kitchen to add to the comfort of easy living as well as entertaining. There is an addition of a family room just off the kitchen that is spacious and light. To complete the first floor there is a full bath, master bedroom with double closets, and second bedroom. The third and fourth bedrooms are on the second floor and they are loaded with space and both have double closets.There are built in bookshelves and drawers in one of the second floor bedrooms for added storage. The basement is finished with a spacious family room and office. There is a large unfinished area that's great for storage. There is a two car garage, a backyard that is fenced and an oversized deck for outside enjoyment. There are hardwood floors on the first and second floors that are in great condition. the second floor and basement have replacement windows. The central air was replaced in 2016. The kitchen was remodeled 2012. This home is the complete package,it shows beautifully throughout. The basketball goal does not remain with the property.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
8,734 sq ftLot Size
$173Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Team Jane Hayes• Signature One Properties
Listed by Steve Underwood• Signature One Properties
This fabulous Cape offers not only elegance and warmth in character but incredible space! Nestled on a quiet street in St. Matthews, you'll love it here from the moment you arrive! This home has so much to offer! Once you step inside you'll find rich hardwoods, a gorgeous fireplace, stunning updates in the baths and so much more! The beautiful formal living room with fantastic built-ins sets the stage for the comfortable style in living found here. Plus you'll love the great space of the kitchen and eat-in area. But the flexibility of space here is one of the best parts, you'll find that extra room you can use as a family room, dining room or put your own signature to it. And you can also choose the level where the master bedroom works best for you. The main level offers a very large master bedroom and one additional bedroom, yet upstairs you'll find two addtional great size bedrooms and a gorgeous bath featuring a new granite countertop and fixtures. So much character is felt here in the nooks, the built-ins, and the great closet space, you are going to love it! But wait there's more..how about additional space in the partially finished basement complete with a family room and a multi purpose room. Yet still there's more...the outdoor space here is amazing with the oversize back deck that overlooks the private backyard that's fully fenced. Plus there's a large 2 car garage! This one really has it all, fantastic location and curb appeal, gorgeous home with incredible flexibility in space, and ideal outdoor space, plus a one year home warranty! You'll want to come visit this one right away - priced at this kind of value, it's sure not to last long!
Metro Search MLS #1243691
Sep 18, 2009
Sold
$227,000
$83/sq ft
Jul 13, 2009
Listed
$239,900
$88/sq ft
+15
Public Remarks
This is a beautiful home that has been well-maintained. There are many lovely features including: built-in bookcases in the living room on either side of the woodburning fireplace; mostly hardwood flooring; great deck; spacious kitchen with a large breakfast area, corner cabinet, refrigerator, stove and dishwasher and good cabinet space; fabulous backyard; a great finished area in the basement; built-in desks in the 2 second floor bedrooms; good closet space; built in entertainment centers in both the first floor family room and the basement family room; a great 2 car garage with room for storage; and additional storage in the unfinished area in the basement. The furnace and air conditioning were installed in 2004. The sellers did everything right in preparing their home for a sale. This home is a pleasure to show: it is clean, well-maintained and priced to sell!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,215 (+1.0%)
$80,000 + $294,360
$374,360
2024
$4,174 (+5.8%)
$80,000 + $294,360
$374,360
2023
$3,947 (−0.3%)
$80,000 + $294,360
$374,360
2022
$3,960 (−7.5%)
$60,000 + $283,790
$343,790
2021
$4,280 (+7.2%)
$60,000 + $283,790
$343,790
2020
$3,992 (+2.0%)
$60,000 + $283,790
$343,790
2019
$3,912 (+1.2%)
$44,000 + $301,000
$345,000
2018
$3,866 (+49.0%)
$44,000 + $301,000
$345,000
2017
$2,595 (+4.3%)
$37,000 + $199,000
$236,000
2016
$2,488 (−0.3%)
$37,000 + $199,000
$236,000
2015
$2,495
$37,000 + $199,000
$236,000
2014
$2,495
$37,000 + $199,000
$236,000
Tax history for 218 Fairmeade Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,215 (+1.0%)
$80,000 + $294,360
$374,360
2024
$4,174 (+5.8%)
$80,000 + $294,360
$374,360
2023
$3,947 (−0.3%)
$80,000 + $294,360
$374,360
2022
$3,960 (−7.5%)
$60,000 + $283,790
$343,790
2021
$4,280 (+7.2%)
$60,000 + $283,790
$343,790
2020
$3,992 (+2.0%)
$60,000 + $283,790
$343,790
2019
$3,912 (+1.2%)
$44,000 + $301,000
$345,000
2018
$3,866 (+49.0%)
$44,000 + $301,000
$345,000
2017
$2,595 (+4.3%)
$37,000 + $199,000
$236,000
2016
$2,488 (−0.3%)
$37,000 + $199,000
$236,000
2015
$2,495
$37,000 + $199,000
$236,000
2014
$2,495
$37,000 + $199,000
$236,000
*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
9,100 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1950
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jefferson County
APN
22053600770000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.
Aug 25, 2022 • Final
Hvac residential - new
Install a new furnace.
HVAC
Dec 9, 2020 • Final
Hvac residential - new
Install a new air conditioning unit and coil.
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: Detached, Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 4
First Floor PBR: Yes
Primary Bedroom Level: First
# 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: 2
Bathrooms Half: 0
Full Bathroom: Yes
Full Bathroom Level: First
Kitchen & Dining Information
Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen Level: First
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 10
# of Closets: 7
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplaces: Level 1: 1
Fireplace: Yes
Living Areas
Family Room: Yes
Family Room Level: Basement
Living Room: Yes
Living Room Level: First
Other Room Information
# of Rooms: 10
Rooms Total: 12
Basement Y/N: Yes
Basement: Finished
Bedroom: Yes
Bedroom Level: First
Closets: Basement: 0
Fireplaces Total: 1
Full Bathroom: Yes
Full Bathroom Level: First
Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen Level: First
Laundry: Yes
Laundry Level: Basement
Other: Yes
Other Level: Basement
Primary Bedroom: Yes
Primary Bedroom Level: First
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 Level: First
Room 3 Type: Family 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: Primary Bedroom
Room 7 Information
Room 7 Level: Second
Room 7 Type: Bedroom
Room 8 Information
Room 8 Level: Second
Room 8 Type: Full Bathroom
Room 9 Information
Room 9 Level: Second
Room 9 Type: Bedroom
Room 10 Information
Room 10 Level: Basement
Room 10 Type: Family Room
Room 11 Information
Room 11 Level: Basement
Room 11 Type: Laundry
Room 12 Information
Room 12 Level: Basement
Room 12 Type: Other
Exterior
Land Information
Fencing: Partial, Wood
Fencing: Partial: Yes
Fencing: Wood: Yes
Lot Description
Lot Features: Level
Lot Size Acres: 0.2
Lot Size Area: 8734.0
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Level: Yes
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Residential
Architectural Style: Cape Cod
Subdivision / Condo Amenities
Subdivision Name: FAIRMEADE
Building Information
Building Area Source: List Agent
Building Area Total: 1961.0
Stories: 2
Year Built: 1950
Roof: Shingle
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Above Grade Finished: 1,961
Below Grade Finished: 758
Below Grade Unfin: 326
Living Area: 2719.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Block: 0536
Tax Lot: 0077
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: FAIRMEADE
School Information
High School District: Jefferson
School District: Jefferson
Location Information
Directions: Shelbyville Road to Street
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 9,100 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1950
County: Jefferson County
APN: 22053600770000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Around this home
Schools
St Matthews Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
7/10
Westport Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.7mi
4/10
Waggener High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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 103° 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, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Saint Matthews, 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
$447,000 – $541,000
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