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A Louisville suburb built on history
On the site of a historic farm, less than 10 miles from downtown Louisville, Auburndale is the picture of 60s suburbia. Where Isaac Fenley once bred the Fenley apple in thousands of trees growing across his orchards, thousands of homes now grow out of the once-fertile grounds. To the east, commercial and industrial businesses sit by the train tracks and the airport, providing a buffer along with jobs, while the crown jewel of Louisville’s Olmsted Parks, Iroquois Park, is just north of the community. “There are a lot of outdoor parks,” says Cathy Henn, real estate broker with Genesis Realty. “But if you’re a big shopper, there’s not as much of that.” It’s a convenient neighborhood, with access to regional thoroughfares while offering housing below the average cost across the Louisville metro area.
Continued growth across generations
“The most common homes are ranch-style and split-level homes,” says Henn, who has more than 15 years of experience in the Louisville market. While most homes in Auburndale were built during the population boom of the 60s and 70s, there is continued growth and development. “My father started building there back in the 50s, my brother took over and he’s been building there for almost 40 years,” says Bette Thieneman, Realtor and Broker with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Parks and Weisberg. Subdivisions of two-story homes featuring modern farmhouse sensibilities offer new housing opportunities and feature the latest in layout and design. Regardless of when they were built, homes are laid out on cul-de-sacs and looping streets branching from the main thoroughfares. Two- and three-bedroom ranch-style homes with 1,100 square feet or less generally sell for between $100,000 and $200,000; larger ranch-style homes and multi-story homes built in the 70s and 80s usually start at $175,000 and get up to $315,000. Two-story homes from the 90s and beyond, as well as custom new-build patio homes, fetch from $245,000 up to $425,000. In general, homes in Auburndale sell below the overall Louisville Metro average, which leads to listings usually staying on the market for under a month, two weeks less than the national median.
Brick and vinyl homes in Auburndale are surrounded by mature trees and greenery.
Ranch-style homes across Auburndale often include attached garages.
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Nearby schools featuring Louisville Academy programs
For kindergarten through fifth grade, the neighborhood is served by Kenwood Elementary as well as Auburndale Elementary, both of which receive a C-plus grade from Niche. Lassiter Middle School gets a C grade, while Doss High School, located just west of the neighborhood, earns a C-plus. Doss features four Academies of Louisville, designed to provide career and industry exposure for interested students. Health Sciences, Business and Education, TEC, and Freshman academies all provide unique education experiences that help students prepare for life after high school. Parochial schools include Valiant Christian Academy, connected to On Fire Christian Church, and St Nicholas Academy, near Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church.
Kenwood Elementary has a total of 527 students from K-5.
Doss High features a slew of study fields preparing Auburndale students for high education.
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Direct access to regional routes
“New Cut Road provides easy access to 264 and 65,” says Henn. Running through the heart of Auburndale, it’s a major road connecting to the Gene Snyder Freeway to the south, which turns into Interstate 265 to the east. Within Auburndale, a network of sidewalks and side streets makes it somewhat bikeable and walkable, and Transit Authority of River City (TARC) busses have stops along New Cut and National Turnpike. Still, most residents opt to travel by car – and most homes feature a garage or carport along with a driveway for off-street parking. University of Louisville Health – Mary and Elizabeth Hospital provides 24-hour emergency care, roughly 4 miles away, generally a drive of 15 minutes or less. Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport can also be reached in around 15 minutes, a drive of 6 miles or so.
Travel is no problem in Auburndale with TARC bus stops at convenient locations.
There are multiple TARC stops along Dixie Highway near Auburndale.
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Louisville’s Yellowstone
Earning that nickname from Louisville’s famed park architect Frederick Law Olmsted, the 725-acre Iroquois Park sits just north of Auburndale. Carved out of Fenley’s farm and preserved for future generations, it is home to the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s official amphitheater, which seats up to 2,400 people and regularly hosts musical performances. Locals can swing away at the Iroquois Golf Course, toss a round at the Iroquois Disc Golf Course, or channel their inner Legolas at the Iroquois Park Archery Range. Brand new sport courts – unveiled in early 2024 – include designated futsal and pickleball courts. The hilly terrain, blanketed by trees dating back decades, features trails that provide even seasoned hikers with a good workout. These come with a great reward, leading to the Iroquois Park Overlook, which provides a breathtaking view after sunset when the city lights blaze against the night sky. Closer to the neighborhood, Auburndale Park features a tennis court, green space and a playground.
The Disc Golf course at Iroquois Park is the second oldest in the state.
Iroquois Park offers a large network of walking trails both on the road and through the forest.
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Shopping and dining along New Cut Road
Much of the shopping and dining is centered in two commercial areas along New Cut Road. At the crossroad with Southside Avenue, residents can grab groceries from Kroger, check out new and retro gaming gear at Card N All Gaming and Repair, then grab a meal of Peruvian charcoal rotisserie chicken and sides from local favorite Carali’s Rotisserie Chicken. To the south along Outer Loop, Walmart sits next to New Cut Peddler’s Mall, home of vendors selling everything from second-hand clothing to antiques and more. First String Bar and Grill offers traditional American pub fare alongside down-home favorites including meatloaf and open-faced roast beef sandwich platters. Just across from Iroquois Park is Colonial Gardens, a revitalized restaurant complex with an interesting past – “As a youngster, Elvis Presley would walk over to Colonial Gardens and sing and play there,” says Thieneman, noting that his grandparents lived nearby.
The B.A. Colonial offers event space to rent for Auburndale residents.
El Nopal is an Auberndale staple serving delicious Mexican cuisine and colorful decor.
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Playing and learning
When the weather takes a downturn and residents need to stay inside, there are still places to expend energy or learn something new. Ken Bowl Lanes is a retro spot dating back to the original expansion of the neighborhood and has been hosting leagues and parties since 1962. While not in the neighborhood, Fairdale Public Library is only a mile south of the community. This modern building opened in 2012 and regularly hosts events and workshops. Just outside the neighborhood, the Little Loomhouse is where sisters Mildred and Patty Hill composed the song that would be known as “Happy Birthday to You." These cabins are part of the continued effort to uphold the legacy of artist Lou Tate, who stressed the importance of teaching the art of weaving to the next generation. More than 80 years later, the Lou Tate Foundation continues this tradition with weaving workshops in which the whole community can participate.
Thunder across the skies
“Iroquois Park has a drive-through Christmas event, a Halloween event, there’s a lot to do there,” says Thieneman. She points out that there’s always something going on in town - the residents of Auburndale head downtown for Kentucky Derby Festival events across the two weeks leading up to the race. This includes Thunder Over Louisville, a day-long event that is one of the country's largest aircraft and fireworks shows. Only a few weeks later, the Waterfront Park Fourth of July brings families back to the riverside for patriotic music from the Louisville Orchestra along with a slightly smaller – but not by much – fireworks display.
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Crime and Safety
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Auburndale Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Auburndale, Louisville sell after 18 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Auburndale, Louisville over the last 12 months is $245,000, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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