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 Neighborhoods
When you see the area's natural beauty and consider that the
cost of living is consistently lower than the national average,
you'll want to make Greater Louisville your home. Whether you
desire a rural setting, suburban convenience, or an urban lifestyle,
you can find what you want here.
Housing options are diverse and affordable. For the 4th quarter
of 2004, the average home price for a new, 2,400-square-foot
home in the Louisville MSA* was $229,669, according to the American
Chamber of Commerce Researchers Association (ACCRA). This was
more than 15% below the national average.
*Louisville MSA (metropolitan statistical area) includes Jefferson,
Bullitt, Henry, Meade, Nelson, Oldham, Spencer, Shelby and Trimble
in Kentucky, and Clark, Floyd, Harrison, and Washington counties
in Indiana.
Jefferson County Neighborhoods
Anchorage
Formerly a summer retreat, Anchorage is now the full-time residence
for nearly 2,500 people. But the area has retained its charm;
designated as a historic district by the U.S. Department of
the Interior, Anchorage boasts Victorian homes on large lots.
Beechmont
Beechmont Neighborhood Association
Beechmont is in the center of things. The area is close to the
Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center, University of Louisville,
and Louisville International Airport. But Beechmont has an easy,
19th-century feel with the beautiful, tree-lined Southern Parkway,
which leads to Iroquois Park. First developed around 1890, Beechmont
features homes ranging from small cottages to expansive, two-
and three-story homes on extra-large lots. The area is bounded
by Taylor Boulevard, Watterson Expressway, Allmond Avenue, and
Southland Boulevard.
Butchertown
Butchertown Neighborhood Association
In the 1830s, Butchertown was settled and used as a meatpacking
area. Through intensive preservation efforts, the area’s historic
homes—some dating back to the Federal era—and its brick streets,
sidewalks, and commercial structures have been carefully maintained.
Located just east of the downtown business district, the area
is bounded by the Ohio River, Beargrass Creek, Main Street,
and Mellwood Avenue.
Cherokee Triangle
Cherokee Triangle Association
The grandest part of the area called the Highlands, Cherokee
Triangle was developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The area’s tree-lined streets, where F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Gatsby
courted Daisy Fay, lead between Bardstown Road and Cherokee
Park. Cherokee Triangle’s properties are architecturally distinguished,
with a solid mix of single-family homes and large houses that
have been turned into apartments.
Crescent Hill
Crescent Hill Community Council
Once known as Beargrass, due to its location near Beargrass
Creek, Crescent Hill is a neighborhood of large Victorian homes
on quiet streets that are lined by mature trees. Crescent Hill’s
main road, Frankfort Avenue, is interesting with its cafés,
shops, and small businesses that are housed in century-old structures
and located near the downtown area.
Fairdale
Fairdale Area Community Ministries
Incorporated in 1794 and then known as Newtown, Fairdale had
Jefferson County’s first industry—a salt lick. Once a buffalo
trail, the famous Wilderness Road connected what is now Fairdale
with Louisville. Located near the Jefferson-Bullitt county line,
the area offers its residents quick access to I-265. Home styles
range from farmhouses to modern dwellings.
Fern Creek
Fern Creek Community Assn. AND Chamber of Commerce
About 10 miles southeast of downtown, Fern Creek is home to
more than 22,000 residents. Located near I-265, the Gene Snyder
Freeway, the area is convenient and affordable. There is still
a lingering country feel to some parts of Fern Creek, and certain
stretches are reminiscent of the Smoky Mountains (though at
lower altitudes). The area offers modern subdivisions and apartment
complexes.
Germantown
Germantown Omnibus (GO)
Germantown was established in 1849. The area is bound by Broadway;
Barret Avenue and Beargrass Creek; Goss Avenue; and the CSX
railroad tracks. With its affordable housing costs and a strong
sense of community, Germantown is a popular spot.
Glenview
Perched on a bluff overlooking the Ohio River and built more
than 100 years ago, Glenview began as a small collection of
country estates. The Glenview Historic District contains 13
properties named to the National Register of Historic Places.
The area is bordered by Lime Kiln Lane, River Road, and Brittany
Woods Circle.
Highlands
Highlands-Douglass Neighborhood Association
An indefinite area running along Baxter Avenue and Bardstown
Road between Broadway and Taylorsville Road, Highlands is a
well-loved district featuring historic homes (most built between
1870 and 1940) and large trees. Cherokee and Tyler parks set
the area’s tone. Bardstown Road, with its great restaurants,
record stores, boutiques, and antiques, is Louisville’s most
distinctive commercial district. Offering a mix of apartment
buildings and large, older homes, Highlands is a great place
to call home.
Hurstbourne
A busy commercial center along Shelbyville Road and Hurstbourne
Parkway, this area is home to more than 5,000 residents and
a series of low-rise office complexes. This growing area boasts
fine restaurants and first-class shopping centers amid upscale
residential areas, making this eastern Jefferson County community
a fun place to live and work.
Jeffersontown
Jeffersontown Chamber of Commerce
Jeffersontown is one of the fastest-growing areas in Kentucky.
Since the development of the Bluegrass Industrial Park and the
construction of I-64, Jeffersontown has begun to grow at a rapid
pace. New subdivisions and apartment complexes provide both
upscale and moderately priced homes. Shopping centers, miniature
golf facilities, McKendree College, and approximately 100 restaurants
are just some of the amenities that make Jeffersontown attractive.
Lyndon
Lyndon Area Business Association
Founded as a rail stop in 1871, Lyndon has continued to grow
and is now a city with more than 8,000 residents. Easily accessible
to shopping and entertainment, Lyndon is located between the
Watterson Expressway, Westport Road, Whipps Mill Road, and Shelbyville
Road. Lyndon is known for its quiet neighborhoods, affordable
housing, and abundant apartment options.
Middletown
Middletown Chamber of Commerce
Established in 1797 on 500 acres of rolling hills along the
Sinking Fork of Beargrass Creek, Middletown was so named because
the community is halfway between Louisville and Shelbyville.
Middletown has recently experienced business, commercial, and
residential growth. With a diverse mix of apartments, contemporary
homes, and historic buildings near I-265, residents can have
it all—country serenity and city convenience.
Okolona
Okolona Business & Professional Association
Founded in the late 18th century, Okolona still has semirural
areas. But in recent years, the area has seen a great deal of
new construction, from moderately priced, starter homes to more
upscale, contemporary homes. Okolona is nine miles south of
downtown Louisville, stretching along Fern Valley Road south
to Bullitt County, and bounded by Cedar Creek Road to the east
and I-65 to the west. The community is near three of Greater
Louisville’s largest employers—UPS, General Electric, and Ford’s
Louisville Assembly Plant—as well as Louisville International
Airport and I-265.
Old Louisville
Old Louisville Neighborhood Council
Located between downtown and the University of Louisville, historic
Old Louisville features impressive Victorian architecture. With
brick walkways, cast-iron gas lamps, courtyards, fountains,
and statues, Old Louisville’s St. James and Belgravia courts
are among Greater Louisville’s most prestigious areas. Old Louisville
is the site of the famous St. James Court Art Show, which is
held each October and draws more than 100,000 people. Old Louisville
is also the home of the Kentucky Shakespeare Festival, which
performs the Bard’s works for free each summer in Central Park.
Park DuValle
Park DuValle Association Inc.
Park DuValle is the site of an ongoing redevelopment project,
launched in 1995. Located in Louisville’s west end, this area
is being transformed into a haven of beautiful, single-family
homes; town houses; and apartments.
Pleasure Ridge Park
Known locally as PRP, Pleasure Ridge Park offers moderately
priced housing and a convenient location near Louisville and
Fort Knox. While its commercial strip is busy Dixie Highway,
most of PRP consists of quiet streets with ranch and frame homes.
Portland
Portland Pride Neighborhood Association
Boat owners used to have to dock at Louisville and then carry
their goods overland to Portland, the docking point west of
the Falls of the Ohio. The river heritage still shows in the
Steamboat Gothic homes of Portland. Many of Portland’s Steamboat
Gothic homes have been renovated in recent years. The Portland
Museum spotlights the waterfront and the area’s riverfront history.
Prospect
Built on the Jefferson-Oldham county line, Prospect features
beautiful bottomland and breathtaking river bluffs. The housing
ranges from grand estates to log cabins to upscale, contemporary
housing developments. Careful planning has allowed the area
to retain its trademark green spaces. Prospect is easily accessible
to I-71 and I-265.
Russell
This area is close to downtown Louisville, southern Indiana,
and western Jefferson County. Russell is a neighborhood in the
midst of rebirth, with property and land renovations either
completed or under way. Russell’s housing options vary from
large, Victorian, frame houses to new, moderately priced homes.
St. Matthews
http://www.stmatthews.org/stmatthews/
In its early history, St. Matthews was called Gilman’s Point
and was known as "the garden of the state." The area was the
east end business anchor for a century. St. Matthews boasts
a mix of traditional homes on tree-lined streets, apartment
complexes, and condominium developments near the area’s commercial
developments. St. Matthews is close to I-264 and I-64.
Shawnee
Until the 1890s, Shawnee consisted mainly of farms and dairy
land. Then, like Beechmont and Cherokee Triangle, Shawnee’s
growth was spurred by the creation of a major park—Shawnee Park,
designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. Shawnee’s large homes on
its shaded streets include some of Louisville’s best examples
of late-19th-century architecture. The area’s boundaries are
Shawnee Park, Broadway, 34th Street, and the Ohio River.
Shively
Shively Area Business Association
Shively was incorporated in 1938 to accommodate a number of
distilleries (most of them since closed) that didn’t want to
pay Louisville taxes. Shively is close to downtown, the Ohio
River, and Louisville International Airport. The area’s housing
options include older houses on tree-lined streets and subdivisions
with starter-priced homes.
Valley Station
Valley Station Area Business Association
Located just past Pleasure Ridge Park, going south along Dixie
Highway, Valley Station is another bedroom community. The area
is also the locale for Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing—a
historic house and museum. Valley Station’s housing options
are varied in style and pricing, ranging from old farmhouses
to postwar-boom ranches to more contemporary homes.
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Other Area Counties - Kentucky
Bullitt County
Population (2000): 61,236
Bullitt County Chamber of Commerce
(502) 955-9641
Located just 17 miles south of Louisville on I-65, Bullitt is
one of Kentucky’s fastest-growing counties. The county consists
of 300 square miles and includes several incorporated cities,
such as Shepherdsville, the county seat. In an area of rolling
knobs, lakes, rivers, forests, and bustling towns, Bullitt County
has housing options to fit most budgets and tastes.
Oldham County
Population (2000): 46,178
Oldham County Chamber of Commerce
(502) 222-1635
Created in 1823 and known for its scenic beauty, Oldham County
covers 190 square miles, and is home to residents who respect
the environment and carefully plan their county’s growth. Crestwood
features plenty of attractive and affordable housing, much of
it constructed in the last 40 years. Founded in 1827, LaGrange,
the county seat, features two historic districts and beautiful
housing developments, and is located about 20 minutes from Jefferson
County. Prospect, with its fabulous Ohio River views, also features
a thriving commercial center. Nearby Pewee Valley is bustling
with new housing and commercial developments, while retaining
the charm of its original settlement, which was founded some
150 years ago.
Shelby
County
Population (2000): 33,337
Chamber of Commerce of Shelby County
(502) 633-1636
With easy access to I-64, Shelby County is just 30 minutes from
downtown Louisville, making it a reasonable option for home
buyers who work in neighboring Jefferson County. Shelbyville,
the county seat, contains a large historic district that includes
most of its downtown commercial center. Situated in Kentucky’s
famous bluegrass country, Shelby County offers close-knit communities
with all the conveniences of city life.
Indiana
Clark County
Population (2000): 96,472
Southern
Indiana Chamber of Commerce
(812) 945-0266
Formed in 1801 and consisting of 376 square miles, Clark County
is home to Clarksville, which is located on the Falls of the
Ohio and is Indiana’s oldest municipality. Nearby Jeffersonville
is one of southern Indiana’s largest cities and is the county
seat. Both Clarksville and Jeffersonville feature upscale homes
in new developments, as well as moderately priced homes in styles
ranging from modern riverside condominiums to traditional brick
houses to historic Victorian homes. North on I-65 is Sellersburg,
a former farming community that is expanding with new business
and housing developments. Clark County is just across the Ohio
River from downtown Louisville.
Floyd County
Population (2000): 70,823
Southern
Indiana Chamber of Commerce
(812) 945-0266
Covering 150 square miles and featuring everything from gentle
rolling hills to rambling river bluffs to broad valleys, Floyd
County is just west of Louisville on I-64. New Albany, the county
seat, has an impressive display of fabulous older homes, including
Victorian mansions and early- 20th-century bungalows. In the
hills, Floyds Knobs offers upscale homes in a country setting
with breathtaking views of the Ohio River and the Louisville
skyline. Floyd County offers a wide range of housing options
and prices.
Harrison County
Population (2000): 34,325
Harrison
County Chamber of Commerce
(812) 738-2137
Harrison’s county seat, Corydon, was Indiana’s state capital
from 1816 to 1825, and is now home to the Corydon Capital State
Historic Site. With its hilly terrain and 40 miles of Ohio River
frontage, Harrison County is bursting with scenic beauty. The
county features many parks, a riverboat casino, and a nature
preserve among its attractions. West of Floyd County on I-64,
Harrison County features quaint, small towns and offers housing
options ranging from classic farmhouses to contemporary, new
developments. Housing is available to fit all budgets and needs,
from expansive acreage to modern developments to historic properties.
Harrison County is just downstream from Jefferson County, Kentucky.
Scott County
Population (2000): 22,960
Greater Scott Chamber of Commerce
(812) 752-4080
Located north of the Ohio River and Clark County on I-65, Scott
County is a blend of rural charm and modern progress. Scottsburg,
the county seat and the county’s largest town, is rich in history.
Scott County has many types of housing options that include
contemporary developments, as well as prime rural and historic
properties, suitable for a range of budgets. Scott County is
only 33 miles from Louisville.
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