Why Live in Springlee
Springlee, a neighborhood in the heart of St. Matthews in eastern Louisville, offers a mix of beautiful homes, nearby schools, parks, and quality dining and retail options. Developed in the 1940s, Springlee features Minimal Traditional, Ranch, Cape Cod, and Colonial-style homes, many with French doors, hardwood floors, woodburning fireplaces, screened-in back porches, and fenced-in backyards. Most garages are detached at the end of long driveways. The neighborhood is known for its long-term residents, with homes rarely coming on the market. Springlee is bordered by St. Matthews Elementary, a nationally recognized School of Character, and Waggener High, which offers Advanced Placement courses and dual-credit classes. Barret Traditional Middle, the highest-rated school nearby, is also accessible. Local features include Brown Park with its wooded trails and Middle Fork Beargrass Creek, Arthur K. Draut Park with its Gollapalooza horse installation, and the private Big Spring Country Club for golf, tennis, and swimming. Dining options include Coals Artisan Pizza, W. W. Cousins, and Biscuit Belly, while shopping is convenient at Mall St. Matthews and Oxmoor Center. The neighborhood is well-connected with 19 TARC bus stops along Browns Lane and quick access to interstates 64 and 264, making Louisville International Airport just a 10-mile drive away. Local events like the St. Matthews Farmers Market and the St. Matthew’s Potato Festival celebrate the area's agricultural heritage. Nearby hospitals, Baptist East and Norton Women's and Children's, provide extensive medical services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Springlee a good place to live?
Springlee is a good place to live. Springlee is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Springlee has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 6.8 people per acre and a median age of 38. The average household income is $127,509 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 73.2% of residents. A majority of residents in Springlee are home owners, with 46.2% of residents renting and 53.8% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Springlee can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Springlee neighborhood guide.
Is Springlee, KY a safe neighborhood?
Springlee, KY is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Springlee?
The median home price in Springlee is $385,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $77,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.21%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,890 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $81K a year to afford the median home price in Springlee. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Springlee is $128K.
What are the best public schools in Springlee?
The best public schools that serve Springlee are:
What are the best private schools in Springlee?
The best private schools that serve Springlee are:
- Trinity High School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 12:1 and an average review score of 4.8.
- Walden School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 6:1 and an average review score of 4.5.
- Waldorf School of Louisville has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 7:1 and an average review score of 4.3.
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Are home prices dropping in Springlee?
Yes, home prices in Springlee are down 1% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Springlee, KY
On average, homes in Springlee, Saint Matthews sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Springlee, Saint Matthews over the last 12 months is $349,900, down 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$349,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$380,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$237
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
9
Median List Price
$385,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-7%