Kingsley is an established, engaged Highlands community
The Kingsley community in Louisville offers a classic neighborhood experience. Homebuyers are drawn to this well-maintained community of fewer than 200 homes for its traditional architecture, walkable streets and close-knit feel. Kingsley’s location in The Highlands adds to its appeal, as residents enjoy proximity to premier parks and commercial corridors while being connected to major employment centers by nearby interstates.
The roundabout makes it easier to get around Kingsley.
Homes in Kingsley are set back from the street.
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A variety of traditional architectural styles on tree-shaded streets
Cape Cods and Colonials are common among Kingsley’s traditional housing options, an attractive collection that also includes Tudor Revivals and the occasional Craftsman bungalow. The homes were built primarily before World War II on compact lots. Their construction reflects the era, with brick and stone facades prevalent throughout the community. Since that early 20th-century development, a canopy of trees has grown to shade quiet streets, and well-maintained lawns are common. Prices range from the high $200,000s to the high $500,000s. “They are smaller, older homes. But people take care of them, as well as the neighborhood,” says Louise Venettozzi of Exit Realty Home Front, a veteran of the Louisville market who adds that Kingsley is a “very walkable area.”
Cape Cod is a popular style of home in Kingsley.
Brick-built homes such as this Tudor Revival are common in Kingsley.
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A community that celebrates together
One perk of a city this small is that it’s easier to get everyone together for community events, and officials organize a series of events each year. There’s an Easter Egg Hunt, a Picnic in the Park and a Halloween celebration that take place in and around Kingsley Green Park. There’s also an annual yard sale.
Close to Seneca Park and Cherokee Park
Kingsley Green Park is a relaxing green space in the heart of the community with benches and shade trees. Residents don’t have to go far to take advantage of the amenities at two of Louisville’s largest parks. Seneca Park and Cherokee Park are just minutes away. An 18-hole golf course is the featured amenity at Seneca Park, which also includes athletic courts. Cherokee Park is known for its scenic loop and diverse activities that range from trails along Beargrass Creek to playgrounds to an archery range.
Kingsley Green Park is a gathering place for community events.
There's a Little Library in Kingsley Green Park.
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Spanish immersion at nearby Hawthorne Elementary School
Jefferson County Public Schools uses a zone-based enrollment system where students rank preferences for schools within their zone. Hawthorne Elementary School, just blocks from Kingsley, is the district's only full Spanish Immersion magnet school, teaching core subjects in both English and Spanish. Older students can attend nearby Atherton High School, which earns an A from Niche and offers the prestigious International Baccalaureate course of study. Private options in the area include Assumption High School, an A-rated, all-girls Catholic institution.
Atherton High is one of the highest-rated public schools in Jefferson County.
Hawthorne Elementary School is just blocks away from Kingsley.
Highland Middle is part of the Jefferson County Schools district that serves the area.
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Shopping and dining on Taylorsville and Bardstown roads
Kingsley Meats & Catering, a local butcher shop, is just across Taylorsville Road from the community. Other nearby destinations along the corridor include:
Le Relais, an upscale French restaurant that combines classic cuisine and views of the action at nearby Bowman Field
Bearno’s Bowman Field, a popular Louisville chain known for signature specialty pizzas in a casual, sports-friendly setting
Queen of Sheba Restaurant, a family-owned Ethiopian eatery that serves flavorful stews and other traditional favorites
There’s a Kroger about a mile away near the intersection of Taylorsville and Bardstown roads. That area has more restaurants and other popular stops, such as Kern’s Korner, a well-known neighborhood tavern.
Kingsley's Meats & Catering is a local butcher shop.
Paul's Fruit Market has a store on Taylorsville Road.
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Downtown and the airport are about 15 minutes away
Nearby interstates connect residents to Louisville's employment centers. Interstate 264 is about a mile south of the community, and Interstate 64 is about 2 miles north. Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport is about 5 miles away along I-264, also known as the Watterson Expressway, and downtown Louisville is about 7 miles away via I-64. Both commutes take about 15 minutes.
Transit Authority of River City buses run regularly along Bardstown Road, providing alternative transportation to local points of interest.
The number 23 TARC route gets residents of Kingsley to their destinations.
The Kingsley neighborhood is close to major interstates for easy access around Louisville.
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