Public Remarks: GREAT LOCATION in highly sought after Saint Matthews, near shopping, restaurants and more! This charming Cape Cod is within WALKING DISTANCE TO TRINTY HIGH SCHOOL! As you step through the front door, you will be greeted with tons of character from the original hardwood floors throughout the first floor to glass doorknobs, arched doorways, scallop woodwork and original solid wood doors. You'll find a large picture window and fireplace in the living room which is open to the remodeled kitchen and dining room. The kitchen has been updated with granite countertops, and an island, adding to the ample cabinetry. Two large bedrooms and a full bath complete the first floor with an additional 2 bedrooms and full bath on the second floor. The basement boasts a family room, wet bar, full bath, laundry room & ample storage space. You will find a deck and fenced backyard off the kitchen, making it the perfect spot for barbeques or your morning coffee. An awning provides a covered breezeway connection to your 1 ½ car garage providing additional storage space. All appliances to remain. Seller will provide a One Year First American Home warranty. Home is priced to sell! Schedule your showing today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$232Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Tammy Stokes• United Real Estate Louisville
Bought with Yalonda Buckner• Buckner Real Estate Services, LLC
You will love coming home to this charming St Matthews Cape Cod! This updated home has lovely oak hardwood on the first floor, large windows with lots of light, tons of character with glass doorknobs and original solid wood doors. Recently remodeled with kitchen open to the dining room. The kitchen has been updated with granite countertops, and a new island installed when the room was remodeled adding to the ample cabinetry. Upstairs the home has new floors, and two nice bedrooms. The basement boasts a wet bar, a full bath, ample storage, and lots of space for a family room, crafts room or game room. A large fenced back yard, and nice garage with storage make this home ready for you to move in!
Public Records
Mar 25, 2019
Sold
$225,000
$126/sq ft
Metro Search MLS #1518682
Mar 18, 2019
Sold
$255,000
$143/sq ft
Mar 15, 2019
Pending
—
Feb 3, 2019
Contingent
—
Nov 5, 2018
Price Changed
$259,000
$145/sq ft
Nov 5, 2018
Price Changed
$282,000
$158/sq ft
Nov 5, 2018
Listed
$269,000
$150/sq ft
Nov 5, 2018
Price Changed
$269,000
$150/sq ft
+61
Public Remarks
Reduced! Gorgeous home in the Heart of St Mathews. Check out this all brick 4 bed 3 full bath Cape Cod style home with a 1 car garage. Lots of updates in the home. As soon as you walk in your greeted by beautiful oak hardwood floors throughout the first floor and a spacious living room with lots of natural light. Updated kitchen with lots of cabinetry and granite counter tops and tiled floors. Updated bathrooms with tile floors and newer vanities. 1st floor also features a dining room, 2 bedrooms, and a full bathroom. 2nd floor features hardwood floors, 2 bedrooms, and a full bath. Basement features 2 large open areas that would be great for a family room, game room, den, craft room, etc and a 3rd Full bath. Basement also has a wet bar area as well. Privacy fenced back yard with large deck. Home could also make a good rental, current owners had it rented for $1850/mth.
Public Records
Oct 10, 2016
Sold
$235,000
$131/sq ft
Metro Search MLS #1365007
Aug 5, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Jul 3, 2013
Listed
$265,000
$148/sq ft
Metro Search MLS #1250804
Sep 26, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Sep 24, 2009
Listed
$224,900
$126/sq ft
Metro Search MLS #1196759
Jul 11, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Mar 2, 2008
Listed
$259,900
$145/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 17, 2003
Sold
$150,000
$84/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,110 (+1.0%)
$72,800 + $292,200
$365,000
2024
$4,070 (+26.7%)
$72,800 + $292,200
$365,000
2023
$3,213 (−0.3%)
$72,800 + $292,200
$365,000
2022
$3,224 (−7.1%)
$62,400 + $217,500
$279,900
2021
$3,472 (+17.7%)
$62,400 + $217,500
$279,900
2020
$2,950 (+10.7%)
$62,400 + $217,500
$279,900
2019
$2,664 (+1.2%)
$46,500 + $208,500
$255,000
2018
$2,633 (+1.9%)
$46,500 + $188,500
$235,000
2017
$2,584 (+44.3%)
$46,500 + $188,500
$235,000
2015
$1,791
$46,500 + $171,420
$217,920
2014
$1,791
$37,000 + $132,430
$169,430
2013
$1,792
$37,000 + $132,430
$169,430
Tax history for 225 Ridgeway Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,110 (+1.0%)
$72,800 + $292,200
$365,000
2024
$4,070 (+26.7%)
$72,800 + $292,200
$365,000
2023
$3,213 (−0.3%)
$72,800 + $292,200
$365,000
2022
$3,224 (−7.1%)
$62,400 + $217,500
$279,900
2021
$3,472 (+17.7%)
$62,400 + $217,500
$279,900
2020
$2,950 (+10.7%)
$62,400 + $217,500
$279,900
2019
$2,664 (+1.2%)
$46,500 + $208,500
$255,000
2018
$2,633 (+1.9%)
$46,500 + $188,500
$235,000
2017
$2,584 (+44.3%)
$46,500 + $188,500
$235,000
2015
$1,791
$46,500 + $171,420
$217,920
2014
$1,791
$37,000 + $132,430
$169,430
2013
$1,792
$37,000 + $132,430
$169,430
*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
—
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,999 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1953
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jefferson County
APN
21025400250028
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.
Aug 29, 2023 • Final
Hvac residential - new
Install a new air conditioning unit and evaporator coil. Install a new electrical breaker and disconnect.
HVAC
Apr 1, 2019 • Final
Residential addition
Construct a one-story detached garage addition. The structure must comply with residential and electrical codes and must not encroach on easements or property lines.
Addition
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: 1.0
Parking Features: Detached, Entry Front
Interior
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 4
First Floor PBR: Yes
# Upper Floor Bedrooms: 0.0
# 2nd Floor Bedrooms: 2.0
# 1st Floor Bedrooms: 2
# Basement Bedrooms: 0.0
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 3
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: 8
# of Closets: 2
# 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: 8
Rooms Total: 12
Basement Y/N: Yes
Basement: Partially Finished
Bedroom: Yes
Bedroom Level: First
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 Level: First
Room 2 Type: Kitchen
Room 3 Information
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: Bedroom
Room 6 Information
Room 6 Level: First
Room 6 Type: Full Bathroom
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: Family Room
Room 11 Information
Room 11 Level: Basement
Room 11 Type: Full Bathroom
Room 12 Information
Room 12 Level: Basement
Room 12 Type: Laundry
Exterior
Land Information
Fencing: Privacy
Fencing: Privacy: Yes
Lot Description
Lot Size Acres: 0.2
Lot Size Area: 0.2
Lot Size Units: Acres
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Residential
Architectural Style: Cape Cod
Subdivision / Condo Amenities
Subdivision Name: ST MATTHEWS
Building Information
Building Area Source: Other
Building Area Total: 1401.0
Stories: 2
Year Built: 1953
Roof: Shingle
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Construction Materials: Brick
Above Grade Finished: 1,401
Below Grade Finished: 387
Below Grade Unfin: 477
Living Area: 1788.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Block: 0
Tax Lot: 0
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Fuel:Natural
Heating
Heating Y/N: Yes
Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling
Cooling Y/N: Yes
Cooling: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: 0.0
Neighborhood Information
Subdivision Name: ST MATTHEWS
Location Information
Directions: Shelbyville Rd or Wesport Rd, to street.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 8,999 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 1953
County: Jefferson County
APN: 21025400250028
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
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Schools
Chenoweth Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
4/10
Westport Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi
4/10
Waggener High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
1/10
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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
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Saint Matthews, KY • 40207
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In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$395,000 – $477,000
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