NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1405 Rufer Ave Louisville, KY 40204

Original Highlands Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $366,000 - $393,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,742 Sq Ft
$218/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 26, 2022

Last sale price $346,500 $199 Per Sq Ft

Est. 10% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,448/month

29 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Atherton High School Rated A
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Partially Fenced Property

About This Home

As of September 2022

Have your space and convenience too in this charming Original Highlands camelback! Perched on an elevated and private .27 acre lot ideally situated between Baxter & Barrett Avenues, this home is updated and move-in ready. Massive ceiling heights and ample natural light make the interior space live large, while the expansive yard allows an excellent opportunity for entertaining, gardening or extension of the living space. A first floor bedroom and full bath allow for single floor living, while a second-story primary bedroom, bathroom and sitting room lend a tranquil escape from the main living space. The spacious eat-in kitchen boasts crisp white cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and opens onto the back yard, deck, and fire pit - perfect for upcoming fall evenings! No Highlands street parking frustrations here - lock your car securely in the adorable brick two car garage, or bring groceries to the back door via the parking pad! Don't miss the opportunity to make this your own private Highlands oasis!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

George Tafel

Kentucky Select Properties License #219428 Listed on: 07/28/2022

Kentucky Select Properties

Co-Listed By

Nanette Tafel

Kentucky Select Properties License #190189

Last Buyer's Agent

Stacey Robinson

Kentucky Select Properties License #268099

Kentucky Select Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,391

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Privacy Fence
  • Wood Fence

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Side or Rear Entrance to Parking

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,742 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 0084 / 027C
  • Assessor Parcel Number 027C00840000
  • Seller Concessions Offered

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,391

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Stories: 2
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 408
  • Co List Office Phone: 502-271-5000
  • Subdivision Name: NONE
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1742.0
  • Architectural Style: Camelback
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Other
  • Utilities Electricity Connected: Yes
  • Full Bathroom Level: First
  • Rooms:Living Room5: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Fencing Wood4: Yes
  • Fencing Privacy: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: Cellar, Outside Entry
  • Bedroom Level: First
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Level: Second
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 7
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Other
  • Basement:Cellar: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Other, Privacy, Partial, Wood
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Acres: 0.28
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Construction:Frame - Wood2: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck2: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Detached, Entry Rear
  • General Property Description:Garage Spaces: 2
  • GarageParking:Detached: Yes

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Fuel:Natural
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12196.8
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 027C00840000
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1900

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 027C
  • Tax Lot: 0084

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 28, 2022
Closed on
Sep 26, 2022
Sold by
Werthmann Neil J and Werthmann Nell J
Bought by
Bryan Kevin James
Seller's Agent
George Tafel
Kentucky Select Properties
Buyer's Agent
Stacey Robinson
Kentucky Select Properties
List Price
$349,000
Sold Price
$346,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,500
-0.72%
Views
4
Current Estimated Value
$380,333

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$33,833
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.30%
Original Mortgage
$277,200
Interest Rate
5.22%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 16, 2019
Closed on
Jul 5, 2019
Sold by
J Holbrook Properties Inc
Bought by
Werthmann Neil J and Werthmann Neil J
Seller's Agent
Jay Pitts
RE/MAX Premier Properties
Buyer's Agent
Jacqueline Klein
Parker & Klein Real Estate
List Price
$289,900
Sold Price
$305,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,100
5.21%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.03%
Original Mortgage
$244,000
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 14, 2019
Sold by
Alterton Noble Criag and Alterton Criag
Bought by
J Holbrook Properties Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$177,600
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 8, 2010
Sold by
Estate Of Bernard H Lichtefeld Jr
Bought by
Fultineer Wendy A
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Bryan Kevin James $346,500 Louisville Title
Bryan Kevin James $346,500 Louisville Title
Bryan Kevin James $346,500 Louisville Title
Bryan Kevin James $346,500 Louisville Title
Werthmann Neil J $305,000 Mattingly Ford Ttl Svcs Llc
Werthmann Neil J $305,000 Mattingly Ford Ttl Svcs Llc
J Holbrook Properties Inc $222,000 None Available
J Holbrook Properties Inc $222,000 None Available
Fultineer Wendy A -- None Available
Fultineer Wendy A -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bryan Kevin James $928,000
Closed Bryan Kevin James $665,000
Previous Owner Bryan Kevin James $277,200
Previous Owner Werthmann Neil J $244,000
Previous Owner J Holbrook Properties Inc $177,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/26/2022 09/26/22 Sold $346,500 -0.3% $199 / Sq Ft
08/26/2022 08/26/22 Pending -- -- --
08/25/2022 08/25/22 Price Changed $347,500 -0.4% $199 / Sq Ft
07/28/2022 07/28/22 For Sale $349,000 +14.4% $200 / Sq Ft
07/05/2019 07/05/19 Sold $305,000 -1.6% $175 / Sq Ft
07/03/2019 07/03/19 Pending -- -- --
05/17/2019 05/17/19 Price Changed $309,900 +10.7% $178 / Sq Ft
05/13/2019 05/13/19 Price Changed $279,900 -3.4% $161 / Sq Ft
04/16/2019 04/16/19 For Sale $289,900 -- $166 / Sq Ft
Source: Metro Search (Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS®)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $4,391 $342,000 $30,000 $312,000
2023 $4,650 $346,500 $34,500 $312,000
2022 $4,148 $305,000 $34,500 $270,500
2021 $4,421 $305,000 $34,500 $270,500
2020 $4,191 $305,000 $34,500 $270,500
2019 $2,559 $190,760 $30,000 $160,760
2018 $2,526 $190,760 $30,000 $160,760
2017 $2,486 $190,760 $30,000 $160,760
2013 $1,237 $123,730 $13,260 $110,470
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • G

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    George Tafel

    Kentucky Select Properties

    (502) 376-1059

    1 in this area

    83 Total Sales

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  • Nanette Tafel

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022

    Nanette Tafel

    Kentucky Select Properties

    (502) 376-1083

    1 in this area

    82 Total Sales

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  • Stacey Robinson

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Stacey Robinson

    Kentucky Select Properties

    (502) 609-7246

    1 in this area

    17 Total Sales

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  • Jay Pitts

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Jay Pitts

    RE/MAX

    (502) 771-4700

    2 in this area

    1,049 Total Sales

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  • Jacqueline Klein

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Jacqueline Klein

    Parker & Klein Real Estate

    (502) 802-6752

    1 in this area

    137 Total Sales

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  • H

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2019

    Harold Riedling

    Parker & Klein Real Estate

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Map

Source: Metro Search (Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 1618734

Metro Search (Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS®)

APN: 027C00840000

Kentucky Jefferson County Louisville 40204 Original Highlands

1405 Rufer Ave, Louisville, KY

This home is located at 1405 Rufer Ave, Louisville, KY 40204 since 28 July 2022 and is currently estimated at $380,333, approximately $218 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 1405 Rufer Ave is a home located in Jefferson County with nearby schools including Bloom Elementary School, Byck Elementary School, and Camp Taylor Elementary School.

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