Vibrant streets lined with shopping and dining destinations, eclectic home options and welcoming green spaces have turned St. Matthews into a trendy destination for Louisville residents. “It’s really family oriented, there’s a lot of young families there, but also sometimes empty nesters will go back there, they’ll sell their big house and go back and renovate a house in St. Matthews,” says Laura Nicholson, Realtor with Keller Williams Louisville East. “Saint Matthews is just more like a little city within itself. The homes are older and closer together, but people like living there because there are lots of neighbors.” While it draws in residents seeking a break from downtown life, it has plenty of its own to offer – including high-profile healthcare job opportunities at Norton and University of Louisville hospitals. Having all the amenities at hand but only having to travel 10 miles down Route 64 to be in the heart of Louisville, it’s no wonder it continues to be one of the most popular communities in Derby City.
The St. Matthews neighborhood is less than 5 miles from downtown Louisville.
There are large mature shade trees in most of the St. Matthews neighborhood.
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Older homes, but an active market
St. Matthews demonstrates that what’s old can be new again, with mature trees and a medley of older homes that testify to the neighborhood’s staying power. However, just because they’re older doesn’t mean they hang around long on the market. “The houses are all adorable and very charming,” says real estate agent Kristen English. “Because it caters to a younger age group, the neighborhood is trendier. Homes sell quickly, and they increase in price. They’re always appreciating.” This leads them to stay on the market for less than half the national average and regularly sell at or above the original list price. Colonial Revival, Cape Cods and Tudor revivals from the first half of the 1900s feature in the established residential core, with narrow one-car driveways and on-street parking. This old-town structure lends itself to an old-town neighborly feel, with tightly packed lots fostering a sense of community. A smattering of apartments, as well as townhouses and condos, provide an entry point into the desirable neighborhood, ranging from $70,000 to $225,000. Single-family homes usually start at $200,000 and up, with larger homes and elegant estates cracking $1 million occasionally.
This is an example of a Tudor style home in the St. Matthews neighborhood.
This is an example of a Colonial Revival style home in the St. Matthews neighborhood.
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Woods and irons
Tucked behind the mall, the Community Park has plenty of public use facilities, including basketball courts and a children’s play area; beyond these, the wooded expanse of the rear half of the park beckons with asphalt paths through the grove of trees, bordered by a natural stream, for relaxing strolls. Brown Park and Arthur Draut Park both offer similar spaces combining woods, water and walking paths, while just west of the neighborhood Seneca Park, one of the 17 Olmstead parks throughout the ‘Ville, beckons with dense trees and winding creeks. Golfers can break out their own woods (and irons) at the nearby links – “Golf is big here, and in Louisville in general,” says Nicholson, “If you like to golf there are plenty of public courses.” Big Spring Country Club and Crescent Hill Golf Course are within the neighborhood, and Seneca Golf Course, along with Louisville, Oxmoor and Hurstbourne Country Clubs, are just outside of it.
Community Park in St. Matthews is over 45 acres of walking paths and sports fields.
Oxmoor Country Club offers a championship golf course in St. Matthews.
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Highly rated Jefferson County Public Schools and private options
Students might begin their education at Field or St. Matthews Elementary School, rated B-plus and B-minus on Niche respectively, before progressing to Westport Middle School with a C-plus grade. Waggener High School, home of the Wildcats, earns a C grade. The school is named after Mayme Sweet Waggener, who is credited with starting one of the earliest PTAs in the county. It features three Academies that offer programs similar to majors offered in college: Health Science, Law, and Information Technology. Private schools nearby include Sacred Heart Academy, an all-girls Catholic school ranked the second-best all-girls high school in Kentucky by Niche, and faith-based Trinity High School, which is ranked the top all-boys high school in the state.
Field Elementary School is an above average, public school located in LOUISVILLE, KY.
Westport Middle School is a public school located in LOUISVILLE, KY.
Waggener High School is a public school located in LOUISVILLE, KY.
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Treats, trees, and taters
Brown Park is a hub for outdoor festivities throughout the year, from trick-or-treating to Christmas lights to an outdoor summer movie series. St. Matthews turns out for the annual Potato Festival hosted at the St. Matthews Community Park. This free event celebrates the connection between the community and the crop, as it was the primary driver of the local economy in the early 20th century. At one point, the city was the second-largest potato shipper in the country, so today, friends and neighbors gather to play games, explore local vendors, and enjoy a medley of potato-based foods in tribute to the common history.
Arthur K Draut Park is a destination for walkers and birdwatchers in St. Matthews.
Local convenience plus connections to the city
Sidewalk-lined streets and compact, centralized amenities are reflective of St. Matthews as a city within a city and make it easy to access shopping and dining around the neighborhood on foot. Well-marked bike-friendly streets allow cyclists to get around with ease, and the Transit Authority of River City (TARC) connects the neighborhood to Louisville via routes 19, 25, 29, and 31. Most households will still have at least one car for errands and travel though – it’s a short drive to downtown from anywhere in the community. Bowman Field is nearby for private pilots and general aviation – for commercial flights, residents make their way to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, roughly 8 miles away and generally less than a 15-minute drive.
TARC of Louisville has many stops along the St. Matthews neighborhood to service the city.
Hometown shopping and dining
St. Matthews offers a wealth of shopping and dining up and down Frankfort Avenue, from century-old bakeries to family-run seafood spots, much of it walkable. “That’s what makes it so desirable: You can walk to restaurants, there’s an ice cream shop, and there are retail shops,” says Nicholson. With four decades of serving “The Best Fish Sandwich in Louisville,” The Fishery brings more than just seafood to the table, with homemade soups and sides. A block away, Momma’s Mustard, Pickles & BBQ is known for smoked wings and beef ribs with homemade pickles – notably, it was featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Saints PizzaPub and SkyBar and The Fox Den offer lively yet casual destinations for a night out of drinking, bar games and both televised and live entertainment. “Silvio’s… it’s a really good spot for date nights,” says Nicholson, speaking of the fashionably subdued eatery that has been dishing out modernized Italian since 2015. Plehn’s Bakery has been firing up fresh loaves and sweets daily since 1924 and offers custom cakes, homemade Danish, and donuts to accompany a cup of coffee. Residents can bike off some of these calories after stopping by Scheller’s, a Louisville cycling staple since 1979. On top of these locally owned favorites, Springs Station and the Mall St. Matthews are hubs for national retail and dining. There’s also a great choice for daily necessities, as residents can grocery shop at nearby Kroger, Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s or grab everyday essentials from Walmart or Target.
Mall St. Matthews has over 130 stores for residents to fulfill their retail needs.
Enjoy a Cuban vibe and excellent cuisine at Mojito in Havana in St. Matthews.
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Medical care and jobs
Major medical centers and hospitals help to drive St. Matthews’ desirability, as Nicholson notes they provide jobs along with vital 24-hour care. This includes Norton Healthcare St. Matthews, home to the Norton Women’s and Children’s Hospital, the Norton Cancer Institute, and the general healthcare unit with 24-hour emergency care. Norton, Louisville’s third-largest private employer, provides over 14,000 jobs to the region. University of Louisville Health – Medical Center East is located right next door, also with 24-hour emergency care services.
The Norton Women’s and Children’s Hospital is a convenient medical option in St. Matthews.
On average, homes in Saint Matthews, KY sell after 18 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Saint Matthews, KY over the last 12 months is $417,000, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$439,000
Median Sale Price
$417,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$450,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$205,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
191
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
$7
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$205
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes for Sale
27
Months of Supply
1.70
Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Top Schools in Saint Matthews, KY
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Best Public Elementary Schools
#1 Greathouse Shryock Traditional Elementary School
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