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A Louisville suburban community known for golf but offering so much more
Known for its world-famous golf course and its proximity to local parks, Lake Forest Beckley, a suburb of Louisville offers residents the best of both worlds. “The city is right there, but you can also drive east just a few miles and it’s ‘my old Kentucky home’-type scenery," explains Boyd Darnell, assistant golf pro at the Valhalla Golf Club. In addition to these two lifestyles, this leafy community also offers great school choices, a range of home options and fast access to U.S. Routes 64 and 265, which makes commuting to neighboring Louisville, Indiana, or even Lexington a breeze.
There are large homes with lakes and golf courses in Lake Forest Beckley.
This street backs up to Midland Golf Course in Lake Forest Beckley.
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Higher home values in Lake Forest Beckley
Driving through the subdivisions that make up the community, landscaped medians divide the streets, and wide lawns filled with willows and oaks surround two-story Contemporary and modern traditional homes with Cape Cod and Craftsman-style details. These can be found as single-family homes as well as town houses – apartment and condo complexes are also available for those looking to deal with less house. The community continues to develop as well, with to-be-built homes on the market as subdivisions expand that offer buyers to customize their home from the ground up. Median home prices in Lake Forest Beckley are higher than in neighboring communities, but homes tend to be larger as well. Older single-family homes, condos, and town houses start at $225,000, while smaller single-family homes and town houses built in the last two decades fetch $300,000 and up. Idyllic estates sitting on larger parcels of land, a quarter to a half-acre, generally go for $600,000 to $800,000 and above.
This is an example of a contemporary modern style home in Lake Forest Beckley.
Landscaped medians are common in the Lake Forest Beckley neighborhood.
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Choice of Louisville public schools or magnet schools
Parents in the neighborhood can choose from Louisville public schools or magnet schools. Stopher Elementary School, within the neighborhood, is ranked B-plus by Niche. Echo Trail Middle School is the “resides” middle school, according to Jefferson County Public Schools. It was built in 2023 and is located about 4 miles south, and has yet to receive a grade. At Echo Trail, students can participate in Explore Academies. Donna Pappe, secretary at Echo Trail, explains, “Sixth-grade students have the opportunity to participate in each of the programs: Consumer Science, Business and Communication, and Engineering and Design. In seventh grade, students select which program they’d like to continue in.” For students who wish to continue in the Academies program, Eastern High School, rated A-minus by Niche, also participates. Students can apply for magnet schools based on their interests and aptitudes as well. In addition, there are three private schools nearby - the Christian Academy of Louisville, Whitefield Academy and St. Patrick Catholic School.
Stopher Elementary School has 741 students in attendance.
Eastern High School is a public high school located in Middletown, Ky.
Echo Trail Middle School is a public school located near the Lake Forest Beckley neighborhood.
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Valhalla Golf Course and Floyd's Fork
Residents who enjoy golf can find several options within the neighborhood. Valhalla Golf Club, designed by Jack Nicklaus in 1986, is undoubtedly the most famous. However, membership is by invitation only. Lake Forest Country Club and Midland Trail Golf Club are other neighborhood options. “It’s a great golf area because of the climate and the type of grass that thrives here,” says Darnell. Directly below the Valhalla Golf Club are several connected parks that make up the Floyd’s Fork section of the Louisville Loop, an initiative by the city of Louisville to create a 100-mile loop of trails around the city. Floyd’s Fork, a tributary of the Salt River, is a great place to kayak or float, says local resident Lejla Bilanovic.
Go hit the balls with your friends at the Valhalla Golf Course.
Beckley Creek Park is a nature oasis in the Lake Forest Beckley neighborhood.
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Restaurants along Shelbyville Road
While copious national chains feature in nearby Middletown, local options can be found nearby as well. Gander, an American Grill, serves salads and sandwiches along with elevated entrees. Barrel 33 Tavern & Grill focuses on providing an extensive bourbon menu – befitting the state’s heritage – while providing a simplified pub menu. Either way, patrons can choose to dine al fresco in the warmer months. Fiesta Time Amigos Mexican Grill, a family-owned Louisville chain with four locations, brings the south-of-the-border party with a range of traditional and inventive options, while Havana Rumba, 2 miles away, dishes up Cuban favorites. For groceries, residents shop at the neighborhood IGA or drive to Middletown Commons, where a wealth of grocery stores, big box stores, national retailers and chain restaurants are waiting.
Gander Louisville serves delicious food and drinks served in a relaxed, casual atmosphere.
Lake Forest Beckley residents grab a libation and meet friends at Barrel 33 Tavern and Grill.
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Car dependent but with access to direct routes
Darnell says that traffic on Shelbyville Road is generally “wide open” except for a morning rush into the city and an evening rush out. Interstates 265 and 64 border the neighborhood, giving residents access to Louisville and beyond, including to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, a 20-mile trip that can take a half hour or so. While the University of Louisville Medical Center Northeast is within the neighborhood, for emergency care the closest option is Norton Brownsboro Hospital, roughly nine miles away.
The UofL Health, Medical Center Northeast is a 5 minute drive for Lake Forest Beckley residents.
The Muhammad Ali International Airport is a 20 mile ride from Lake Forest Beckley.
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The pros come to drive away
Darnell notes that Valhalla Golf Club is preparing to host the PGA Championship in May 2024, the fourth time the club has hosted the event. It has also hosted the Senior PGA Championship and the international Ryder Cup competition. Residents can anticipate some traffic increases leading up to and during these events, and local shopping and dining is noticeably busier.
A highly-coveted neighborhood with restrictions
Prospective residents will need to be aware that many of the communities within Lake Forest Beckley – the Lake Forest subdivision entirely – are deed restricted. This comes with benefits, like the community Easter Egg Hunt, clubhouse access, movie nights, festivals and more, but also comes with regular fees as well as limitations on potential changes that residents may want to make.
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Parks in this Area
The Parklands of Floyds Fork
Wetherby Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Events
Louisville Loop MM 72.0
Creekside Playground and Sprayground
Beckley Creek Park
Metro Parks Berrytown
Transit
Airport
Louisville Muhammad Ali International
31 min drive
Lake Forest Beckley Demographics and Home Trends
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
8,327
Median Age
44
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.4%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$110,960
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$130,926
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.8%
College Graduates
59.3%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
24%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62.6%
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®
40/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
44/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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