1285 Royal Ave, Louisville, KY 40204

$515,000

Newly refinished wood floors, modern upgrades, and a prime location near Bardstown Road and Cherokee Park welcome you to this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home. With 2,000 square feet of living space and an expansive 900-square-foot basement, this character-filled home offers flexibility, comfort, and thoughtful updates throughout. The open-concept living… Read More and dining room flow seamlessly into a bright, updated kitchen featuring GE appliances, a new refrigerator, touch-activated faucet, marble tile backsplash, and hardwired under-cabinet lighting—designed for both functionality and style. The main level includes one bedroom and a full bath, ideal for guests or convenient single-level living. Upstairs, you'll find two additional bedrooms and a second full bath with fresh tile, along with easily accessible attic storage, with no ladders or pull-down stairs required. The basement includes one finished room, with additional space currently used as a home gym, home theater, and office, plus ample storage and laundry hookups that include a gas dryer connection. Out back, enjoy a sunny, private yard perfect for a vegetable garden. A new patio and pergola with custom blinds offer a shaded retreat, surrounded by mature trees, curated landscaping, and stunning fall foliage. The front yard stays shaded most of the day, offering lovely curb appeal. The pull-through garage connects to both the front driveway and alley, offering rare convenience and additional parking options. Additional upgrades and features include: - New roof in 2022 (25 year shingles) - Navien tankless water heater - Carrier high-efficiency HVAC - New sump pump and French drain system - Basement waterproofing by Case Foundations with a transferable lifetime warranty - Updated breaker panel, GFCI outlets, and new exterior and garage outlets - New wooden privacy fence - Wrought iron safety barriers and gate by Louisville Iron Works - Custom storm door at rear entry Situated on a quiet residential street between two vibrant neighborhoods, this home is: - Steps from Bardstown Road and Cherokee Park - Just around the corner from Germantown's thriving restaurant row - Less than a mile from Bloom Elementary and within its cluster With thoughtful updates, flexible living spaces, and unbeatable access to all the Highlands has to offer, this home has everything you need to live comfortably and stylishly in one of Louisville's most sought-after locations. Read Less

Courtesy of Jennifer Ditty Kang, Homepage Realty.

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Nov 8, 2025

Property Type

Single Family Residential

Beds

Full Baths

Square Ft.

1,782

Lot Size

0.13 Acres

Year Built

1926

MLS Number

1702158

Additional Details

Basement

Basement: "Partially Finished"

Building

Architectural Style: "Traditional", Building Area Source: Other, Building Area Total: 1,782, Construction Materials: "Stone", Living Area: 2,032, Year Built: 1926, 2 stories

Cooling

Cooling Included, Cooling: "Central Air"

Exterior Features

Patio And Porch Features: "Patio", "Porch", Patio And Porch Features: "Patio", "Porch"

Fence

Fencing: "Full", "Wood"

Fireplaces

Building includes fireplace, 1 total fireplace

Foundation

Foundation Details: "Poured Concrete"

Garage

Attached Garage, Garage Included, 1 garage space

Heating

Heating: "Forced Air", "Natural Gas", Heating Included

Home Owner's Association

Association Fee: $0

Lot

Features: "Level", 0.14 acres, Area: 0.14, 5,872 square feet

Parking

Features: "Attached", "Entry Front", "Entry Rear", "Driveway"

Property

Parcel Number: 09028C00280000, Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Roof

Roof: "Shingle"

Sewer

Sewer: "Public Sewer"

Taxes

Tax Lot: 028C

Utilities

Utilities: "Electricity Connected", Water Source: "Public"

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