Deer Park
Vintage homes in a neighborhood with a historic district
The area from Eastern Parkway to Speed Avenue and Fernwood to Bardstown Road is a National Register District. The neighborhood is mostly single-family dwellings and 80% residential. In the mid-1970s the city turned all the narrow east/west streets into one-way streets to help with traffic flow and parking for the houses along those streets. This area of Louisville is one of the most densely populated areas, it was built to be a streetcar suburb which leaves Ivanhoe Ct. to be a walking path for the houses on the street, so the only access to the houses is from the alleyways behind them. This is one of the 11 streetcar suburbs still left around Louisville. The oldest section of Deer Park is made up of shotgun houses and 2 ½ story Victorians, while Craftsman-style homes fill the streets on the edge of the neighborhood and few small ranch style homes can be found west of Norris Place. The median sale price of a home in this neighborhood is $352K. The houses are close together and only a few of them have large yards. Most streets have wide sidewalks, which makes the neighborhood great for walking.Most of the residents in Deer Park are homeowners and the growth of the neighborhood has been stable for many years, so people tend to stay in the area. The cost of living in Louisville is 4% lower than the national average. There aren’t any new construction sites in Deer park, but you might come across homes that are being remodeled to keep these craftsmen and Victorian homes in beautiful shape. The streets are all lined with sidewalks and most homes have private alley access. There is plenty of street parking along with garages for most of the homes. This neighborhood is lovely for walking and has beautiful tree-lined streets. It gives wonderful small-town vibes in a densely populated neighborhood.
Public schools with advanced programs and decorated private schools
The elementary-age students of Deer Park would most likely go to Bloom Elementary; it is the closest elementary school to the neighborhood. Middle school students would go to Highland Middle, which is located in the Deer Park neighborhood. High School students would attend Atherton High. They are all part of the Jefferson County Public Schools. The high school has about 1400 students and has a 94% parent satisfaction rating. They have International Baccalaureate (IB) Program classes that are recognized by colleges to get a head start on credits. They offer students opportunities for career-centered hands-on learning. Deer Park has two private catholic schools that offer to learn for students k-8. They are attached to the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and the St. Agnes Catholic Church. Both have been National Blue Ribbon winners.Cluster of parks includes Louisville Tennis Center, nature preserve
Deer Park is one of the most densely populated areas of Louisville, which means that there aren’t any parks directly in the neighborhood. The closest park is the Germantown Baseball fields. The park is located on the St. Xavier High School Campus, and it is equipped with 5 playing fields, a quality concession stand, a playground, a pavilion, and a mature tree canopy. In addition, there is another park just south of the neighborhood called Joe Creason Park which is the in the center of the neighborhood of Poplar Level. The park includes the Louisville Tennis Center which boasts 11 day courts and seating for 400 spectators and a clubhouse. There is a 1.5-mile paved multi-use path, the Prather Cemetery, a playground, a picnic shelter, and a field suitable for soccer. The Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve is 41 acres of urban forest that offers over 2 miles of hiking trails and a diverse range of trees, shrubs, and wildflowers that are protected there.Farmers market, shops and cafes along Bardstown Road
Louisville has a wide variety of attractions all over the city. Whether you enjoy college basketball, baseball history, bourbon, horse racing, or something else, there is something for you. The zoo is always a good time or stop by a distillery and take a tour. Louisville full of museums, from the Louisville Slugger Museum to the Kentucky Derby museum. Bardstown Road, which borders the Deer Park neighborhood to the northeast, has its own farmers market that is open year-round on Saturdays. Bardstown Road is full of funky vintage clothing shops, candy shops, cafés, restaurants, and even a Doo Wop Shop that sells anything musical. The nearest grocery store is Kroger which is down the road from the neighborhood. Deer Park has two beautiful Catholic churches that serve the area around the neighborhood. There are several major employers in and around the Louisville area. The Kroger Company, Baptist Healthcare System, University of Louisville, GE appliances, and amazon just to name a few.Deer Park Neighborhood Association plans tree-plantings, Porchfest
The Deer Park Neighborhood Association has several events throughout the year that residents can attend and participate in. They host a community garage sale, Porchfest, and NeighborFest to name a few. They also hold community events like the Deer Park Neighborhood Tree Champions, which planted nearly 50 trees in the fall, and they have tricker-treating in the neighborhood, Christmas caroling, and streets that are lit up for the holidays. They do have a website that is dedicated to the neighborhood and hold events year-round. Sign up for the newsletter to never miss an event.Downtown Louisville to the north, airport to the south
The Deer Park neighborhood is about 13 minutes from downtown Louisville and about 15 minutes from the Louisville International Airport. The residents only have to drive about 5 miles to get to Interstate 65, which will allow them to access Louisville and beyond. The traffic in the area is mild and most families report a 20-minute commute from their homes to work.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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George Green
George Green
Green Team Real Estate Services
(502) 586-5440
304 Total Sales
1 in Deer Park
$325,000 Price
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Tracy French
Tracy French
RE/MAX Premier Properties
(859) 470-3588
709 Total Sales
1 in Deer Park
$310,000 Price
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Michael Mawood
Michael Mawood
RE/MAX Results
(502) 305-5281
152 Total Sales
2 in Deer Park
$240K - $385K Price Range
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Rita Walker
Rita Walker
Responds QuicklyEline Realty Company
(812) 382-3041
97 Total Sales
2 in Deer Park
$155K - $330K Price Range
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Matt Lincoln
Matt Lincoln
Responds QuicklySchuler Bauer Real Estate Services ERA Powered
(502) 335-4469
257 Total Sales
1 in Deer Park
$345,000 Price
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Carl Horton
Carl Horton
Semonin REALTORS
(502) 586-4870
55 Total Sales
1 in Deer Park
$330,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Willow Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Museum
George Rogers Clark Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Tennis
- Trails
Tyler Park
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Trails
Hal Warheim Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Museum
Curlew Park
- Dog Park
- Trails
Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve
- Bike Trails
- Fishing
- Trails
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Deer Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Deer Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Deer Park, Louisville sell after 112 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Deer Park, Louisville over the last 12 months is $475,000, up 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$499,900
Median Sale Price
$475,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$479,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$389,900
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$380,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
82
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
13%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$332
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,545
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Median Year Built
1922
Months of Supply
0.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,742
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,383
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
908
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
661
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,227
Open Houses
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Sunday, Aug 32 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$839 - $1,154 per month
- Poplar Terrace
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 452+ Sq Ft
- 1106 Poplar Level Plaza
- Louisville, KY
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,415
Median Age
39
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$91,885
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$107,238
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.8%
College Graduates
65%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
34.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
75.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
48''
Average Winter Low Temperature
28°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
14''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
34
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
53
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
34
/ 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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