Richlawn is a quiet home-rule city close to Louisville-area amenities
Richlawn is a city within a city within a city. To be more specific, Richlawn is a tiny home-rule city inside the larger home-rule city of Saint Matthews, which is part of the city of Louisville. Buyers are attracted to the community’s blend of seclusion and convenience. Richlawn’s small collection of classic homes provides an established, neighborly feel, while shopping, dining, parks and schools are all just minutes away.
Richland is a small home-rule city in Louisville.
Richlawn comprises about 200 homes.
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Cape Cods and Colonial Revivals on quiet streets
Cape Cods with their iconic dormers and multi-level Colonial Revivals with their imposing brick facades are prevalent. Most homes were built in the 1940s, but many have been updated over the years. The typical home sits on a spacious lot with a well-maintained yard. Side driveways and detached backyard garages are standard features. Prices typically range from the low 300,000s to the high 400,000s.
The entire community comprises about 200 homes on just over 60 acres. “It’s a cozy little neighborhood,” says Matthew Brotzge, mayor of Richlawn and a local attorney. “The neighbors are friendly and it’s a good, quiet place to live.”
Colonial Revival-style homes stand out in Richlawn.
Cape Cods add charm to the community of Richlawn.
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Retailers, restaurants and shopping malls are all nearby
There’s a Target, a Kroger and a Walmart Neighborhood Market just outside of the community, while Mall St. Matthews and the Oxmoor Center are regional shopping destinations just minutes away along Shelbyville Road. There are plenty of options nearby for a sweet treat or a sit-down meal. “I rarely go to the same place twice,” Brotzge says. “There is so much to try out.” Popular stops include:
Half-Peach Bakery & Café, a vegan café serving a creative collection of sweet and savory food
Biscuit Belly, a popular breakfast and brunch spot known for scratch-made biscuits and Southern fare
The Fishery, a family-owned Louisville staple since the 1980s serving seafood standards and sides
Coals Artisan Pizza, a coal-fired pizzeria known for artisan pies with gourmet ingredients
Biscuit Belly is a popular stop for breakfast.
Heine Brothers Coffee is a well-known local chain with a location near Richlawn.
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Public schools and highly rated private options in the area
Richlawn is part of Jefferson County Public Schools. Two of the district’s schools are near one another within a mile of the community: St. Matthews Elementary School and Waggener High School. The latter offers students the chance to gain more than 30 college credits in partnerships with the University of Louisville and other institutions of higher learning.
Nearby private options include the all-boys Trinity High School and Sacred Heart Academy, an all-girls high school. Both are A-rated by Niche.
Waggener High School is next to St. Matthews Elementary School just a short drive from Richlawn.
Westport Middle is part of the Jefferson County Public Schools district that serves the Louisville area.
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St. Matthews parks offer athletic amenities and natural settings
St. Matthews has a trio of primary parks with a variety of amenities, and Richlawn residents are within a few minutes of all three. These amenities-filled activity centers are:
St. Matthews Community Park, a 45-acre recreational hub with ballfields, basketball courts, playgrounds and wooded walking trails
Arthur K. Draut Park, a peaceful destination with paved walking paths in a natural habitat along Beargrass Creek that attracts bird watchers
Brown Park, a local favorite with diverse amenities that include creekside trails, picnic areas, a modern playground and public art
At Brown Park, you can walk amid the ducks.
The bridge in Brown Park passes over Beargrass Creek.
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Convenient interstate access to downtown and the airport
Nearby interstates connect residents to popular Louisville destinations. Interstate 64 provides the easiest route downtown, and Interstate 264 offers convenient travel to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport. Both commutes are about 10 miles and can be made in 15 minutes.
Transit Authority of River City buses serve the area and provide alternative transportation to local points of interest, including hospitals and shopping centers.
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