Clifton Heights
Single-family homes and condominiums
Just 2 miles east of downtown Louisville, this neighborhood offers a variety of house styles including historic turn-of-the-century shotgun houses. There also are spacious bungalows, brick cottages and contemporary ranch homes built in the 1970s. Some existing residences on large lots have been developed into apartments and condominiums.Private Christian education within the neighborhood
Immaculata Classical Academy is a private Catholic school in Clifton Heights. It was founded in 2010 with 19 students, serving prekindergarten through eighth grade. It has since grown to serve nearly 200 students, now through the 12th grade. In 2016, the school became a member of the Archdiocese Schools of Louisville. It focuses on delivering a classical education involving instruction in Latin, the humanities, grammar, mathematics and theology.Parks and riverfront trails surround Clifton Heights
Clifton Heights has an abundance of parks and open spaces. River Road links Clifton Heights to the 11-acre Louisville Champion Park with its multiuse athletics fields. Just a few miles outside Clifton Heights, The Waterfront Botanical Garden offers free admission. Farther to the west, the waterpark Big Four Lawn hosts many and outdoor concerts. Catering to the youngest neighborhood residents, the Hopewell Tot Lot Park provides a shady playground for children. The riverfront Eva Bandman Park and Cyclocross Venue offers open space as well as a rough terrain for adventurous cyclocross bike riders. Many parks and attractions are situated along the Ohio River and River Road about 2 miles away from Clifton Heights including Louisville Champions Park, which boasts a dog park area, and the Waterfront Botanical Gardens. Just outside the neighborhood is the circa-1860s Louisville Water Tower, considered to be the oldest ornamental water tower; and the Waterworks Museum, which is housed in a renovated pump house.Local eats on Brownsboro Road
The Brownsboro Road business district along U.S. Highway 42 is home to many independent, local businesses that are mainstays in the community: eateries like Derby City Pizza and cultural attractions such as the Mellwood Arts Center, a factory that has been transformed into an art gallery and event space.Events in nearby Louisville
Residents of Clifton Heights have quick access to many of the events and attractions of Louisville. The local radio station WFPL sponsors Waterfront Wednesdays, a free summer concert series on the Big Four Lawn waterfront park that has become a beloved city attraction. The Actors Theatre of Louisville is a renowned professional theater with annual holiday shows such as “A Christmas Carol,” and offers full seasons of productions. Museums like the Kentucky Science Center, the Frazier History Museum and the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory are located within 5 miles of Clifton Heights.Most errands require a car but highways are close by
While Clifton Heights has some access points to the city bus system, it is mostly a car-dependent community. Many city attractions and neighborhood hot spots are a few miles away. With on-ramps to Interstates 64 and 71, this neighborhood about 3 miles from Louisville's downtown and conveniently linked to the rest of the city, easing commutes to surrounding towns. The area’s convenient proximity to the major highways also is a boon for those with long-distance commutes.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Amy Johnston
Amy Johnston
1 Percent Lists Purple Door
(502) 526-4359
56 Total Sales
1 in Clifton Heights
$155,000 Price
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George Green
George Green
Green Team Real Estate Services
(502) 586-5440
304 Total Sales
1 in Clifton Heights
$265,000 Price
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Kay Cummins-Maum
Kay Cummins-Maum
PR Realty Group, LLC
(502) 586-3435
83 Total Sales
1 in Clifton Heights
$142,000 Price
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Rhonda Holland
Rhonda Holland
Semonin REALTORS
(502) 677-4472
54 Total Sales
1 in Clifton Heights
$257,000 Price
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Tracy French
Tracy French
RE/MAX Premier Properties
(859) 470-3588
709 Total Sales
8 in Clifton Heights
$91K - $250K Price Range
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Rita Walker
Rita Walker
Responds QuicklyEline Realty Company
(812) 382-3041
97 Total Sales
3 in Clifton Heights
$83K - $178K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 12th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Louisville Champions Park
- Picnic Area
- Parking Lot
- Multi-Purpose Field
Clifton Park
- Basketball
- Trails
- Playground
Story Avenue Park
- Basketball
- Playground
Bingham Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Playground
Hopewell Tot Lot Park
- Playground
Crescent Hill Park
- Golf
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Clifton Heights | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 7 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Clifton Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Clifton Heights, Louisville sell after 101 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Clifton Heights, Louisville over the last 12 months is $309,900, down 22% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$470,000
Median Sale Price
$309,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$470,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$409,990
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$750,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Last 12 months Home Sales
97
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-22%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$239
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,226
Number of Homes for Sale
19
Median Year Built
1965
Months of Supply
2.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,860
On par with the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,582
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
928
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
928
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,276
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$959 - $1,389 per month
- Views at Crescent Hill
- 1-2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 470+ Sq Ft
- 2201 Biljana Dr
- Louisville, KY
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
6,768
Median Age
37
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$56,144
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$77,686
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90%
College Graduates
47.7%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
21.3%
% Population in Labor Force
75%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
27°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
11''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
23
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
11
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
22
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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