Residential Louisville neighborhood close to the city’s amenities
West Buechel is a relaxed, residential area in Louisville that’s just down the road from top amenities like the Louisville Zoo and a diverse selection of restaurants on Bardstown Road. “It’s just a quiet area. But you’re still close to the city,” says Bernice Morales, assistant property manager at Royal Arms of Louisville Apartments in the neighborhood. “West Buechel has everything close by, especially grocery stores and shopping centers. Downtown is ten or fifteen minutes away, and we also get a lot of college students from Bellarmine University.”
Townhome style homes sit alongside of Cottage style homes in the neighborhood of West Buechel.
West Buechel is conveniently located near access to major interstates and expressways.
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Major employers, Louisville International Airport and UofL Hospital nearby
“They opened an Amazon facility close by, and we have the GE Appliance Park seven minutes away. Most of our residents work there,” Morales says. West Buechel is convenient to many Louisville facilities and is less than 6 miles east of the Louisville International Airport and 5 miles south of UofL Health – Peace Hospital. South Fork Beargrass Creek also weaves through West Buechel, so some homes around the waterway could be vulnerable to flooding.
Amazon has a facility that is near West Buechel.
GE Appliances has a big presence in West Buechel.
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Detached townhomes, ranches and apartments
Most of West Buechel’s single-family homes are clustered in the neighborhood’s southeast corner. These homes sit on a grid street plan and often have small, grassy lawns. Recently built homes in this area most commonly feature modern, detached townhome styles with three bedrooms. These usually sell for between $210,000 and $260,000. Older homes built in the 1970s or earlier commonly feature ranch and shotgun styles. These homes, which come on the market infrequently, typically go for between $100,000 and $150,000. West Buechel also has a cluster of apartment complexes in its northern portion, including The Hemingway Apartments and Royal Arms of Louisville Apartments, that attract college students and commuters.
The newer home styles in the neighborhood of West Buechel are colorful Townhomes and there are more being built.
The Royal Arms Apartments are located in West Buechel.
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Global flavors and retailers like Target and Walmart
West Buechel conveniently has major retailers like Target, Walmart Supercenter and Lowe’s that are within walking distance for many residents in the neighborhood. “There’s so much shopping nearby. We have a Costco three minutes away, and San Matthews Mall is about ten minutes away,” Morales says. West Buechel has plenty of local restaurants nearby. Brew & Sip Coffee bar serves smoothies, breakfast items like chicken and waffles, and, of course, brewed-in-house coffee. Jamaican Jerk Center brings authentic Caribbean Fare to the neighborhood. The restaurant specializes in jerk chicken, with meals like the jerk chicken sandwich and jerk burger. To satisfy a sweet tooth, locals visit Chocolate and Nut Kingdom of Bardstown Road. The spacious candy shop has an array of Turkish delights, candy-covered nuts, gummies and chocolates.
"Mister Jerk" of Jamaican Jerk Center cooks on the grill in West Buechel.
Major box stores such as Walmart are located in West Buechel.
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Petersburg Park and the Southeast Family YMCA
Petersburg Park is just south of West Buechel. Petersburg Park’s inclusive playground has a ramp, rubber surfaces, and sensory and musical elements that welcome children of all abilities. In the summer, residents can use the splash park, green space for cookouts and the basketball and tennis courts for a competitive workout. Just east of the neighborhood, the Southeast Family YMCA offers more recreation options and programs, including youth sports leagues, group fitness classes and summer camps. During Louisville’s rainy days or cool winter months, the YMCA also offers indoor recreation options including an indoor aquatic center and fitness center.
Those needing a workout in West Buechel head over to the YMCA.
Petersburg Park is the perfect spot to bring the family for outdoor fun.
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Locals are close to the Louisville Zoo and other attractions
The Louisville Zoo is just 4 miles north of West Buechel. Along with educational exhibits, the zoo hosts events throughout the summer tailored to children and adults. From happy hours to trivia and festivals, there are many opportunities for visitors to let their hair down. Just next to the zoo, the Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve and Louisville Nature Center offer more opportunities to spend time outdoors. The Louisville Nature Center has a curated rain garden and sensory garden with native plants and educational and conservation programs. West Buechel residents are also less than 8 miles east of Churchill Downs, the annual venue of the Kentucky Derby, and 5 miles south of the Highlands, a popular entertainment spot near Downtown Louisville.
The Louisville Zoo draws visitors from West Buechel.
The Louisville Nature Center is located near West Buechel.
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West Buechel students attend Jefferson County Public Schools
Students in West Buechel may begin school at Goldsmith Elementary School, which earned a C grade from Niche. Older students progress to Thomas Jefferson Middle School, which earned a C-minus, and Seneca High School, which earned a C-plus. Thomas Jefferson Middle is an Explore Pathway school that offers specialized curriculum pathways in businesses and communication, engineering and design, and public service. Bellarmine University, a private, Catholic school with over 2,000 students, is also about 3 miles north of West Buechel.
The student population of Thomas Jefferson Middle is 958 and the school serves 6-8.
At Goldsmith Elementary School the students are 22% proficient in reading.
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