Once known as The Crossroads, Mount Washington was first established at the intersection of Bardstown Road and Kentucky Route 44 in 1833. At the time of its incorporation, this rural resting place was home to little more than two taverns, a harness and saddle maker, and the stagecoach and freight routes that put the town on the map. "I remember traveling out here when I was a kid and it was just a little two-lane road with not much else around it,” says Tina McCubbins, broker and owner of The Home Store KY. “I can't believe how much things have changed. Today, Mount Washington has a population of nearly 18,500 people, which is more than double the population it had in 2008. Even as the city continues to grow, Mount Washington has attracted an increasing number of buyers with its highly rated schools, small-town atmosphere and convenient location just 25 miles southeast of Louisville.
Mount Washington has lots of charming neighborhoods to explore.
You can find houses of all types and price ranges in Mount Washington.
Mount Washington is welcoming to all and is a great place to settle down.
Mount Washington has their City Hall located in its charming downtown area.
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Mount Washington's expanding housing and job market
Mount Washington offers a range of homes for buyers coming to the area, from brick ranch-styles built in the 1960s to larger traditional homes built in recent years. Most properties come with quarter-acre lots and are dotted with ornamental trees. Older homes tend to have low profiles and solid construction, while more recent builds favor larger, vinyl-sided exteriors and two-story designs. "A lot of the new homes here have pretty interiors. Builders have been coming in and developing large pieces of land to make them," says Donna Thompson, a local resident, broker and owner of Team Thompson 1 Realty. With a median price of $284,000, homes in Mount Washington are considered less expensive than those closer to Louisville, but prices are also higher than the rest of Bullitt County. "You don't find anything selling for under $200,000 anymore; If there was, I'd be buying and flipping it,” Thompson says. “Prices are just getting higher and higher with people flocking out here from Jefferson County."
The largest employers within Mount Washington are its local retail businesses, but the city also offers close proximity to major employers like McKesson, UPS Health and the University of Louisville Health. "Most people here are driving up to Louisville or over to Shepherdsville for work," Thomas says.
UofL Health is a major hospital in nearby Louisville and employer of Mount Washington residents.
UPS Healthcare employs many people across Mount Washington.
Mount Washington offers a range of homes for buyers coming to the area.
Paris Banh Mi is a popular Korean cafe in Mount Washington.
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Top rated Bullitt County schools
One factor drawing residents from Jefferson County is Bullitt County Public Schools. Rated a B-minus from Niche, Bullitt ranks as the 16th best district for athletes in the state of Kentucky. The district is made up of 13 different elementary schools, with Old Mill Elementary, which earns a B on Niche, being recently rebuilt and considered state-of-the-art by locals like McCubbins. The local high school, Bullitt East High, was also recently expanded to hold over 1,500 students. Once renovations are complete, it will be the largest public high school in Kentucky.
For continued education, options like Bellarmine University and the University of Louisville are available in Louisville. The University of Louisville is a leading public university with programs in manufacturing and technology. Its hospital and health care system is one of the largest employers in the metro region. Bellarmine University is a private Catholic university known for its small liberal arts program.
Bullitt Central High holds immense importance for the community.
Bernheim Middle School provides education in
Bullitt County.
The student population of Crossroads Elementary is 460 and the school serves PK-5.
Experience a lively campus at the University of Louisville near Churchill Downs.
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Centrally located access on Bardstown Road
Located at the intersection of Kentucky Route 44 and Bardstown Road, also called Route 31E, Mount Washington offers close proximity to many of the area's destinations. The Gene Snyder Freeway, also known as Interstate 265, is Louisville's beltway and is about 7 miles north of Mount Washington. Those looking to drive the 25 miles into Downtown Louisville can get there in just 35 minutes along Bardstown Road and Interstate 65. "There's getting to be a lot of traffic with more people moving here,” Thomas says. “It can even take a long time to get places within Mount Washington." Norton Healthcare St. Matthews is about 15 miles north on Bardstown Road, and is the closet hospital. Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport is just over 20 miles northwest of Mount Washington.
Local country dining and Bourbon Country beckoning
When it comes to dining and entertainment, Mount Washington is overshadowed by its larger neighbors down the road. "We don't have anything big out here," McCubbins says. Residents won't find big box stores or extensive shopping selections, but they will find locally owned staples like Crystal's Country Diner. "They have really good food, and a lot of local people eat there on the weekends. It's a hotspot for breakfast," McCubbins says.
As part of Bullitt County, Mount Washington is also known for its proximity to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Those looking to enjoy the local drinking scene can stop by Gallant Fox Brewing Company, or take a drive to explore well-known distilleries like Jim Beam and Four Roses.
Crystals Country Diner is a locally owned staple of Mount Washington.
Gallant Fox is one of Mount Washington's most popular restaurants, bars, and distilleries.
Jim Beam Distillery is major employer near Mount Washington and a world renowned brand.
Mount Washington is also known for its proximity to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and Four Roses.
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Heading outdoors in the Bluegrass State
The City of Mount Washington maintains three different parks, though several others are available within a short drive. Mount Washington Sports Complex opened in 2018 and offers an extensive range of public sports facilities. "The Sports Complex is really popular. It's nice to see kids playing outside and families cheering at little league games," McCubbins says.
For more options, Bernheim Forest and Arboretum is about 16 miles southwest with 16,000 acres of lakes and wildflower fields. Broad Run Park is a 600-acre greenspace that's just north of Mount Washington. The park is part of a recently developed system known as The Parklands of Floyds Fork. Completed in 2016, the parklands is one of the largest donor-supported public park systems in the country.
Mount Washington is known for having four distinct seasons, with an average of 17 inches of snowfall per year. Mount Washington is also considered relatively close to Tornado Alley, meaning that the chance of tornadoes here is higher than the national average.
The Mount Washington Sports Complex has everything you could want for a day of exercise.
Mount Washington has a very popular skate park that draws people of all ages.
Bernheim Forest is home to the famous forest giants art installation.
Mount Washington is breathtakingly beautiful in Autumn.
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Mount Washington events bringing community together
Wesbanco Arena, an outdoor amphitheater, hosts events like the Light Up Mount Washington, a costume contest, and live music on weekends during the summer. "They're mostly local cover bands, but a lot of them are really good," Thomas says. Events like Harvest Homecoming are also hosted in the Mount Washington City Pavilion, bringing food trucks, games and vendors to the city.
One of the city's most popular events is the Mount Washington Farmers Market. From June to September, this event brings vendors to the city pavilion on every Tuesday and Saturday.
Mount Washington hosts popular events throughout the year.
Events in Mount Washington are usually meant to support a local charity or community.
Many events in Mount Washington have live music or entertainment.
Food trucks are a common staple of events in Mount Washington.
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Crime
Data from the FBI Crime Data Explorer shows that rates of violent and property crime in Mount Washington have trended lower than the national average for the last several years. The city’s violent crime rates have decreased by 29% since 2018. Since 2016, property crime has also decreased in Mount Washington by nearly 50% and is currently at an all-time low.
One notable safety program is Mount Washington's Center for Community Outreach and Education. Created by the city, this program is an online resource for spreading information on how to safely care for residential property. Topics range from salting driveways before snowstorms to protecting waterways from lawn fertilizers.
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