Located in Jefferson County
40218West Buechel is a small, landlocked city within Louisville that offers a compact residential setting surrounded by modern amenities for everyday convenience. The community appeals to buyers looking for no-frills living with straightforward access to shopping, dining and employment centers. Nearby parks and attractions add to the practical appeal.
Despite its limited number of options, there is a surprising amount of variety in West Buechel. There’s everything from shotgun-style homes and small bungalows to ranch-style homes and multi-level residences built in recent years. Prices range from the high $100,000s to the high $200,000s.
Housing is concentrated in the southeast corner on a handful of truncated streets. “It’s just a quiet area,” says Bernice Morales, property manager at Royal Arms of Louisville Apartments in the community.
“West Buechel has everything close by, especially grocery stores and shopping centers,” Morales says. That’s an understatement, as residents don’t have to leave the neighborhood to shop at Kroger, Walmart, Target and Lowe’s. Diverse dining options are easily accessible as well, with many concentrated along nearby Bardstown Road. Popular stops include:
The community is conveniently located next door to the industry-heavy city of Watterson Park, and it is just minutes from the GE Appliance Park. Residents are also connected to the metro area's two largest employment centers by nearby Interstate 264. Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport is about 5 miles and 10 minutes away where I-264 connects with Interstate 65. Those two interstates provide access to downtown Louisville, a 10-mile commute that takes about 20 minutes.
Transit Authority of River City buses provide alternative transportation to local points of interest, including shopping centers and hospitals.
Petersburg Park is a community hub just minutes away in neighboring Newburg. The park has a playground, a splash pad, ballfields and courts for tennis, pickleball and basketball. Also on its grounds are the Newburg Community Center, which offers more recreational amenities and classes and programs for all ages, and a library branch with more than 30 public computers.
Residents are also about 10 minutes from a trio of popular destinations:
West Buechel is part of Jefferson County Public Schools, which assigns students based on geographic clusters and not specific schools. The district also allows students to apply for transfers to any of its magnet schools. Two nearby schools in West Buechel's cluster are Goldsmith Elementary and Seneca High School, which share a campus in nearby Bon Air. The high school offers several career-focused academies.
Assumption High School, an all-girls Catholic institution that gets an A from Niche, is a nearby private option.
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Kristi Brizendine
1 Percent Lists Purple Door
(502) 754-3802
100 Total Sales
3 in West Buechel
$97K - $280K Price Range
Heather Irish
simpler.realestate
(502) 677-4371
150 Total Sales
1 in West Buechel
$140,000 Price
James LeMaster
Aspire Real Estate Group
(502) 547-9140
35 Total Sales
1 in West Buechel
$715,000 Price
Tedtra McNeal
Caperton Realty
(502) 771-8923
73 Total Sales
2 in West Buechel
$149K - $150K Price Range
Greg Taylor
Trueblood Real Estate Kentucky
(502) 677-3290
133 Total Sales
1 in West Buechel
$185,000 Price
Rita Prada
Watson Realty
(502) 289-0832
138 Total Sales
1 in West Buechel
$265,500 Price
$839 - $1,569 per month
$840 - $1,270 per month
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Total Population
1,351
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Median Age
34
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Population under 18
29.9%
Above the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
10.3%
Below the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$44,051
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$53,681
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High School Graduates
88.7%
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College Graduates
34.5%
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Advanced Degrees
6.8%
Below the national average
13.3%
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% Population in Labor Force
74.9%
Above the national average
64.9%
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Annual Precipitation
49''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
27°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
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Annual Snowfall
11''
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