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Historic neighborhood close to Kentucky’s largest city
Close to Louisville, Germantown retains the iconography of its past while offering its residents local flair in the form of restaurants, shops and a 150-year history dating to butcher shops, brickyards and ice houses founded by German immigrants. “This area is referred to as a ‘big, small town,’” says Steve Minor, a Realtor for RE/MAX Properties East. “We share a lot of cultural activities that might not occur in other cities of this size. There’s the orchestra, the ballet and the Actors Theatre in downtown Louisville.” The nationally-known theater is less than 15 minutes away from Germantown, emblematic of just how close the neighborhood is to the bustling downtown area of Kentucky’s largest city.
Check's Cafe is the closest thing to a culinary institution in Germantown.
Biking is encouraged on the streets of Germantown.
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Homes from the early 20th century
Rows of shotgun homes are commonplace within Germantown and are among the most popular architectural styles there. Bungalows and camelbacks can also be found along its streets, some of those roads lined with sidewalks leading to inclined front yards and small steps rising to the front walk. Houses may have a combination of siding and brick making up its exterior, and there are also even homes primarily built with stone. Prices typically range from around $150,000 to $350,000, averaging around $250,000 with some going for north of $400,000. A large draw to the area are college students. “It’s close to the University of Louisville,” Minor says. “The college is a few miles to the west. There’s lots of student interest to live in the neighborhoods around it, whether by purchase or rental.”
This camelback shotgun home is indicative of the style in Germantown.
This attractive bungalow adds a splash of bright color to the streets of Germantown.
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Schools in proximity to Germantown
From kindergarten through fifth grade, students can attend Bloom Elementary School, which is awarded a grade of B by Niche. No schools are situated within Germantown’s established borders, but Bloom feeds into Jefferson County Traditional Middle School, ranked within the top 100 middle schools in the entire state and also given a B. Seneca High School hosts ninth through 12th grades, named one of the most diverse high schools in Kentucky and receiving a C-plus on Niche. At Seneca High School, students can partake in a number of clubs, including organizations themed towards sports, CSI and Harry Potter as well as dream interpretation, sewing and more.
Jefferson Co. Traditional Middle School is a public school in Louisville, Ky.
Bloom elementary offers students a 17-1 student to teacher ratio according to Niche.com.
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Small parks and a mid-neighborhood creek
Two quaint pocket parks are located within Germantown’s boundaries. German-Paristown Park is a little under half an acre and features trees and a playground, while Gnadinger Park ranks as the smallest public space in Louisville, measuring about .03 acres and taking no more than a few seconds to walk across. In the southeastern corner of Germantown is Saint Michael Cemetery and a few minutes to the east lies Cherokee Park, which spans close to 400 acres. Visitors to Cherokee can enjoy plenty of pathways for walking or biking, sports fields for pickup games and a playground. Originating at the Ohio River, part of South Fork Beargrass Creek also winds its way through Germantown.
German-Paristown Park is located in the Germantown neighborhood of Louisville.
Shelby Park serves a family center for the whole neighborhood.
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Wide-ranging food selections throughout Germantown
For a slice of New York-style pizza, The Post is located off of Goss Avenue to the southwestern side of Germantown. Less than half a mile down the same road is the Pearl of Germantown, a retro bar that features DJ nights, weekend events and a laid-back atmosphere complete with multicolored string lights above and a patio outside. Just to the southwest, within a few blocks of each other, are The Merryweather, a bar at the corner of Lydia and Hickory Streets at the end of a row of shotgun houses, and Check’s Café, which offers its patrons German fare while providing entertainment including big games on the television and concerts in the restaurant. A nearby Kroger helps fulfill grocery necessities.
The cheeseburger at Check's Cafe in Germantown is delicious.
Dogs are welcome inside the Bean coffee shop in Germantown.
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Thrifting on the northeast boundary
Residents don’t have to go far to find local shopping outlets. On the northeastern boundary of Germantown, Fat Rabbit Thrift & Vintage and The Nitty Gritty are two beloved local staples for their throwback offerings, located right beside each other on the corner of Barret Avenue and East Kentucky Street. Fat Rabbit is in the former Speier Hardware building and still retains the original business’ neon sign above their storefront offering used clothing, media like films and music, general accessories and more. The Nitty Gritty, less than a minute’s trek around the corner, stocks vintage clothing and also rents out costumes. As for local events, the neighborhood hosts an Oktoberfest celebration every fall to pay homage to its roots.
From vinyl to stickers and more, Fat Rabbit in Germantown likely has something to delight.
Rack upon rack of vintage wear is available at Nitty Gritty in Germantown.
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Downtown Louisville rises close by
About 15 minutes to the west lies West Broadway, a primary thoroughfare of downtown Louisville. West Broadway is a hub for nightlife and eateries for Louisville as a whole, and East Broadway makes up the small north-facing border of Germantown. Logan Street runs to the west and Goss Avenue to the south, giving the neighborhood’s residents plenty of access to local establishments, and just to the west is Interstate 65. Running from the Gulf of Mexico to the Great Lakes, the highway has major stops in Nashville and Indianapolis while also paving the way through Louisville.
TARC busses run frequently through Germantown.
Germantown is conveniently located near access to Interstate 65.
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Parks in this Area
Shelby Park Community Center
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Patterson Playground
Rubel Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
German-Paristown Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Morton Avenue Dog Park
Dog Park
Picnic Area
Transit
Airport
Louisville Muhammad Ali International
15 min drive
Bus
Goss & Texas
Bus
Barrett & Oak
Bus
E Oak & S Logan
Bus
Logan & Shelby Parkway
Bus
Logan & Mason
Bus
E Oak & Mary
Bus
Logan & Lampton
Germantown Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Germantown, Louisville sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Germantown, Louisville over the last 12 months is $250,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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LOOKING FOR A RENTAL HOME IN THE GERMANTOWN AREA? HERE IT IS! Charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath, single-story home with 1,200 sq ft of living space in one of Louisville's most desirable neighborhoods. Features include first-floor laundry, a spacious deck, on-street parking, and a fenced backyard perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Enjoy classic character and a convenient location near parks, dining,
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,987
Median Age
39
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
15.9%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$54,562
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$82,565
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.7%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
42.7%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
14.9%
% Population in Labor Force
65.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
48''
Average Winter Low Temperature
28°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
14''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
78/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
79/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
39/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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