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A residential landscape outside of Louisville
Along the Henry Watterson Expressway, less than 10 miles outside of Louisville, the Avondale-Melbourne Heights neighborhood mostly consists of single-family homes on residential streets. Those streets are, in turn, also lined with towering trees that blaze vibrant shades of autumn when fall arrives. The quiet streets are complemented by a pair of major roads, which give the area proximity to downtown Louisville and a quick commute to the city for residents. “It’s a really nice neighborhood,” says Bob Sokoler, owner of the Sokoler Team at RE/MAX Properties East. “It’s quaint, quiet and convenient to the expressway, which gets people where they need to go within about 15 minutes.” The four-lane Taylorsville Road, designated as Route 155, entirely bisects the neighborhood and links it with Louisville by way of Interstate 64.
Avondale-Melbourne is a neighborhood east of downtown Louisville.
Neat, tidy yards are the norm in Avondale-Melbourne.
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Ranch-style homes on tree-lined streets
Most architecture in Avondale-Melbourne Heights is that of ranch-style homes, though some Cape Cods and Craftsman designs are mixed into the landscape as well. Some homes have brick exteriors, while others feature siding. Most single-family homes in the neighborhood sell for between $200,000 and $300,000, though larger lots can command price tags over $300,000. The area’s winding streets are tied together with sidewalks lined with modest lawns and trees.
This is typical of the ranch style homes one finds in Avondale-Melbourne.
Sidewalks make Avondale-Melbourne a walkable community.
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Several nearby parks and golf courses
To the west of the neighborhood, Farnsley Park has a basketball court for pickup games, and athletes can also take to the tennis courts or soccer field. During the summer, the park’s sprayground cools off visitors. The 28-acre Brown Park has trails winding through woods and a creek, while Arthur K. Draut Park is within walking distance of Brown Park and accommodates walkers, hikers and wildlife enthusiasts. Golfers can hit the links at several nearby courses. To the north, across Interstate 264, the private Big Spring Country Club has operated for nearly a century, hosts events and has a pool on its grounds. The nearby Seneca Golf Course is publicly open for players, while Oxmoor Country Club is membership-only.
This is one of the many play areas in Farnsley Park.
Tennis courts are at Farnsley Park.
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Eclectic eateries around Avondale-Melbourne Heights
No restaurants sit within Avondale-Melbourne Heights’ boundaries, but a number of spots to dine out are situated around the neighborhood. Wild Eggs is a local favorite stop for breakfast and lunch, where residents can start their day with a sandwich and come back for a salad or even vegan options on the menu. One of the restaurant’s locations sits just north across Interstate 264. Less than 2 miles west, Queen of Sheba Restaurant serves up authentic Ethiopian dishes to patrons, while locals can find dinner at Le Relais and its menu of French fare. Both international restaurants sit on Taylorsville Road.
Grocery shoppers can head to a Whole Foods less than 4 miles north. In Avondale-Melbourne Heights itself, Paul’s Fruit Market. The store is also beside the Mall St. Matthews, which has dozens of stores and restaurants. Retail outlets there include JCPenney, Aerie and Forever 21.
Queen of Sheba serves Ethiopian-inspired dishes near Avondale-Melbourne.
Classic Mexican fare is the order of the day at Victoria Restaurante near Avondale-Melbourne.
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Iconic sports landmarks close to Louisville
Less than 10 miles into Louisville itself, sports fans and the hometown faithful can attend University of Louisville athletic events. Football and basketball are among the Cardinals’ most popular sports, while the Louisville Bats play Triple-A minor-league baseball at Louisville Slugger Field near the Ohio River. The team is an affiliate of Major League Baseball’s Cincinnati Reds and were founded in 1982; notable players who spent time in Louisville include six-time MLB All-Star first baseman Joey Votto.
Close to the stadium, the Louisville Slugger Museum commemorates baseball history less than 10 miles west of Avondale-Melbourne Heights. The Kentucky Kingdom and Hurricane Bay complex, a theme and water park, sits under 10 miles from Avondale-Melbourne Heights. Close to the amusement park, Churchill Downs hosts the annual Kentucky Derby and stands as one of the area’s most famous landmarks.
Convenient access to Taylorsville Road and the interstate
With Taylorsville Road running through the center of Avondale-Melbourne Heights, residents have convenient access to Interstate 64 and beyond. The Watterson Expressway forms a loop around the outer edge of Louisville, allowing for quick transit to Kentucky’s largest city. “The city itself is defined by the Watterson Expressway,” Sokoler says. “264 goes around the city up to the Ohio River, and outside of that it’s smaller towns, which are in the Louisville area, but not in the city. Louisville, as a whole, is a really walkable place.”
Interchanges sit at each of Avondale-Melbourne Heights’ northern corners, where residents can hop on Interstate 264 within 2 miles of almost anywhere in the neighborhood. Downtown Louisville sits less than 10 miles away, while Louisville International Airport sits about 7 miles southwest and serves nearly a dozen airlines. The Transit Authority of River City (TARC) operates buses that run along Taylorsville Road.
Avondale-Melbourne is conveniently located with easy access to I-264.
There are many bus stops along Taylorsville Road which runs through Avondale-Melbourne.
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A three-school system for neighborhood students
Students can begin at Goldsmith Elementary School, rated at a C by Niche. Thomas Jefferson Middle School follows, scoring a C-minus from Niche. Both Goldsmith Elementary and Thomas Jefferson Middle offer student-to-teacher ratios of 14 to 1. Seneca High School is one of several high schools in the Jefferson County Public Schools district. It scores a C-plus with Niche and has been recognized for its agricultural education by the FFA.
This is the Physical Athletic Building at Seneca High School.
Goldsmith Elementary School has a 14-1 student to teacher ratio.
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Parks in this Area
Kingsley Green Park
Events
Arthur K Draut Park
Trails
Parking Lot
Multi-Purpose Field
Brown Park
Farnsley Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Tennis
PeeWee Park
Picnic Area
Pickleball
Playground
Klondike Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Soccer
Seneca Park
Bike Trails
Tennis
Trails
Transit
Airport
Louisville Muhammad Ali International
18 min drive
Bus
Taylorsville & Melbourne Hts Chur
Bus
Hikes & Breckenridge
Bus
Hikes & Furman
Bus
Hikes & 3107
Bus
Taylorsville & Breckenridge
Bus
Hikes & Ross
Bus
Taylorsville & Avon
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Avondale-Melbourne Heights
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Avondale-Melbourne Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Avondale-Melbourne Heights, Meadowview Estates sell after 17 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Avondale-Melbourne Heights, Meadowview Estates over the last 12 months is $255,000, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,689
Median Age
40
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$57,954
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$72,072
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92%
College Graduates
38.2%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
11.8%
% Population in Labor Force
68.4%
On par with 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®
34/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
33/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
33/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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