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Cloverleaf

Cloverleaf

4.2
$243,845 Average Value
$155 Average Price per Sq Ft
13 Homes For Sale

Cloverleaf offers laid-back living close to Louisville amenities

Cloverleaf is a South Louisville community that offers a blend of suburban living and urban accessibility. Midcentury housing is prominent in this neighborhood, which is defined by its quiet residential streets. Iroquois Park, the city's largest green space, is right next door, adding to the serene setting. Yet residents can shop and dine along nearby commercial corridors, and they can be downtown in 20 minutes.

Brick homes provide investment value for homeowners

The streets of Cloverleaf are lined with established homes designed with sturdy brick construction. Mature trees shade spacious lots, and homes offer a mix of attached and detached garages. Some streets have sidewalks, and several offer the additional privacy of cul-de-sacs. Many properties have been updated over the years, with renovated kitchens, refreshed bathrooms and refinished hardwood floors. Prices typically range from the high $100,000s to the high $200,000s. “Since they're brick, homes here tend to last longer and do better as investments than traditional frame houses,” says Jack May of May Team Realtors, who has been selling homes in the Louisville region for more than 20 years.

The appeal of Cloverleaf is illustrated by a homeownership rate that exceeds 85 percent. Ultimately, the neighborhood offers a residential destination for buyers looking to settle down. “It’s a great place to raise kids,” May says. “It feels safe … and it's very family friendly.”

Brick homes make up the bulk of Cloverleaf's housing.
Brick homes make up the bulk of Cloverleaf's housing.
Many houses in the Cloverleaf neighborhood sit on spacious lots with mature trees.
Many houses in the Cloverleaf neighborhood sit on spacious lots with mature trees.
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Home to Gutermuth Elementary School

Gutermuth Elementary School in the heart of the community is part of the Jefferson County Public Schools district. Olmsted Academy North, an all-boys middle school, and Olmsted Academy South, an all-girls middle school, are in nearby Beechmont, along with Iroquois High School.

Olmsted Academy North is an all-boys middle school in nearby Beechmont.
Olmsted Academy North is an all-boys middle school in nearby Beechmont.
Iroquois High School is in nearby Beechmont.
Iroquois High School is in nearby Beechmont.
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Iroquois Park is a popular destination filled with amenities

Nearby Iroquois Park, a jewel of the city parks system, was designed by famed landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted and spans over 700 acres of mature forests and extensive trails for hiking or horseback riding. Other amenities include an 18-hole golf course, a disc golf course and athletic courts. The park is also home to an overlook that provides panoramic views of the downtown skyline and a large amphitheater that hosts concerts and other events.

On the other side of the neighborhood just across the interstate is Watterson Lake Park, a relaxing destination for anglers who can fish its stocked pond. Churchill Downs, which is best known as the site of the Kentucky Derby but which hosts horse races on more than 70 days each year, is within a 10-minute drive of the neighborhood.

Wyandotte Park is a nearby spot for athletic activity.
Wyandotte Park is a nearby spot for athletic activity.
Hikers on their way to the Iroquois Park overlook, which offers stunning views of the city skyline.
Hikers on their way to the Iroquois Park overlook, which offers stunning views of the city skyline.
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Plenty of stores and restaurants in the area

There are two dollar stores and a pharmacy in Cloverleaf at Manslick Plaza. Otherwise, there are plenty of shopping and dining options nearby. Dixie Crossings, which is anchored by Kroger, is just outside of the neighborhood, as is the Dixie Manor Shopping Center. You’ll also find plenty of diverse dining destinations. Popular stops include:

  • Cloverleaf Eatery, which features Guatemalan fried chicken and other Central American favorites
  • La Guanaquita, a blink-and-you'll-miss-it restaurant known for Salvadoran cuisine in Beechmont
  • Vietnam Kitchen, a popular, long-standing restaurant in the nearby Iroquois Manor Shopping Center
  • Bearno's on Dixie, part of a Louisville-born chain that has been serving up specialty pizzas since 1977

Nearby Dixie Chicken serves up homestyle comfort food.
Nearby Dixie Chicken serves up homestyle comfort food.
Bearno’s on Dixie has been a staple of the local dining since since 1977.
Bearno’s on Dixie has been a staple of the local dining since since 1977.
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Convenient access to downtown, airport and the university

Manslick Road runs along the neighborhood's east side and provides the quickest route downtown, a commute of about 7 miles. Interstate 264 runs along the neighborhood's north side and provides direct access to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport about 4 miles away. The neighborhood is also conveniently located for access to the University of Louisville, which is about 5 miles away.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Louisville Muhammad Ali International

14 min drive

Bus

Bluegrass & Manslick

Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 3 Reviews
4.0 Niche User
7/20/2016 Niche Review
We have only had one incident that I can remember and that was when someone was breaking into people's garages. But when we all met and started our look out, we found out who was the guilty party and they were arrested.
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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Cloverleaf US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
1,368
Number of Homes for Sale
13
Median Year Built
1961
Months of Supply
3.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,734
Below the national average
1,934
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,451
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,018

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
1
Median Rent
$1,425
Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,575
Median 3 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$1,538

Demographics

Total Population
3,422
Median Age
41
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$60,655
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$75,030

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
87.9%
College Graduates
19.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.8%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.6%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
48''
Average Winter Low Temperature
28°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
14''

Area Factors

Fairly bikeable

Bikeability®

40 / 100

Fairly walkable

Walkability®

50 / 100

Minimal public transit

Transit®

10 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

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