2 - Butchertown / Highlands / Germantown Real Estate

2 - Butchertown / Highlands / Germantown Real Estate

Welcome to the vibrant neighborhoods of Butchertown, Highlands, and Germantown in Louisville, Kentucky! Nestled in Jefferson County, these areas offer a unique blend of history, culture, and modern amenities that make them highly sought-after locations for both residents and visitors.

Butchertown, with its industrial past and trendy vibe, is known for its historic architecture, art galleries, and eclectic dining scene. The neighborhood's proximity to downtown Louisville and the Waterfront Park makes it a convenient and exciting place to live.

The Highlands, on the other hand, is a bustling area known for its bohemian spirit, tree-lined streets, and Victorian homes. With an array of locally-owned shops, restaurants, and entertainment options, residents here enjoy a lively and diverse community atmosphere.

Germantown, with its strong German heritage, offers a mix of historic charm and modern development. This neighborhood is famous for its annual Schnitzelburg Walk, showcasing local businesses and highlighting the tight-knit community spirit.

Whether you're looking for a historic home with character, a trendy loft with city views, or a cozy bungalow on a tree-lined street, the Butchertown, Highlands, and Germantown neighborhoods in Louisville have something for everyone. Come explore the unique charm and endless possibilities that these areas have to offer!

Newest Listings in 2 - Butchertown / Highlands / Germantown

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1728945 MLS

Fantastic opportunity for house-hackers (owner/occupant) looking to offset their mortgage or an investor seeking a well-located duplex in growing Shelby Park. Located on a desirable street near restaurants, coffee shops, breweries, Logan Street Market and grocery shopping, this property offers a convenient location that makes it easily rentable. Each unit includes a private entrance, separate electric meter and washer/dryer hookups. Outside, the property includes a fully fenced and shaded yard, a private deck for Unit 2 and two newly paved off-street parking spaces accessible from the alley. UNIT 1: 1 bedroom / 1 bathroom, currently rented for $850/month. UNIT 2: 2 bedrooms / 1 bathroom, recently listed for rent at $1,450/month. Tenants pay their own electricity. The property's average water bill is about $87/month. Recent improvements include: New Owens Corning roof with warranty (2023), New Carrier HVAC systems for both units (2026), New refrigerators in both units (2025/2026). With separate utilities, off-street parking, recent major-system upgrades and a highly desirable Shelby Park location, this duplex offers flexibility for both investors and buyers looking to live in one unit while generating income from the other.

1114 S Shelby St, Louisville

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1728923 MLS

Located in the heart of Louisville's lively Schnitzelburg neighborhood, 1129 Mulberry St is a move-in-ready home that blends fresh updates with genuine character. This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath residence offers 1,477 square feet of comfortable, well-planned living space ready for its next owner. Recent improvements make a strong first impression. Fresh paint brightens every room, while updated windows fill the interior with natural light throughout the day. The three bedrooms provide peaceful spaces to unwind, and a versatile rear room can easily serve as a home office, or hobby space to suit your needs. A convenient cellar handles seasonal storage, keeping everyday clutter neatly out of the way. The outdoor spaces add to the appeal. An enclosed porch offers year-round enjoyment, while the side porch is ideal for morning coffee. The fully fenced backyard offers space to enjoy, and off-street parking on a spacious rear pad means you'll never search for a spot again. The location truly stands out. You're just moments from Goss Avenue, where local businesses give the neighborhood its distinctive personality. Enjoy smoked barbecue and craft beer at Four Pegs Smokehouse and Bar, or stop by Hauck's Corner, a longtime community landmark. Vibrant and full of energy, this pocket of the city invites you to feel right at home. With thoughtful updates, practical features, and an unbeatable setting, 1129 Mulberry St delivers comfort and convenience in equal measure. Schedule your showing today before this Schnitzelburg gem is gone.

1129 Mulberry St, Louisville

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1728906 MLS

Welcome to this charming home in the heart of Schnitzelburg! A welcoming covered front porch sets the tone for this adorable property. The main level features a spacious eat-in kitchen with an abundance of cabinetry and plenty of room for dining. The inviting family room boasts high ceilings, a fireplace and beautiful original hardwood floors, adding character and warmth to the space. Two bedrooms, a full bath, and convenient laundry complete the first floor. Upstairs, you'll find a private primary bedroom with its own full bath. Outside, enjoy the covered back patio overlooking a deep backyard with plenty of space to relax, entertain, or garden. An outbuilding provides additional storage for tools, bikes, and outdoor essentials.

1105 Mulberry St, Louisville

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 1728897 MLS

Rare Condo in the desirable community of The Oaks, ideally positioned in the heart of the Highlands. This move-in ready 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom condo offers 777 square feet of efficient, thoughtfully designed living space—an increasingly rare opportunity to own in one of Louisville's most sought-after areas at an accessible price point. This charming corner unit showcases hardwood floors flowing throughout the living room, dining area, and both bedrooms, creating a cohesive and low-maintenance interior. The open kitchen features a functional peninsula layout, tile flooring, tile backsplash, and comes fully equipped with a dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator, and gas stove. A spacious living area is filled with natural light from 10 windows, enhancing the home's bright and inviting atmosphere. The updated full bathroom includes tile finishes and a tub/shower combination. Additional highlights include a brand new HVAC system, shared basement access with washer and dryer (included), and two dedicated parking spaces—an exceptional convenience for this location. The exterior has been recently painted, with ongoing improvements by new management, adding further value and appeal. Positioned just minutes from Cherokee Park and the vibrant dining, shopping, and entertainment corridor along Bardstown Road, this location delivers unmatched convenience and lifestyle appeal. With low monthly HOA fees covering exterior maintenance, groundskeeping, master insurance, water, sewer, trash, and snow removal, this property offers both simplicity and efficiency. Opportunities like this—a well-maintained, affordable condo in the Highlands—are limited and highly sought after. Schedule your private showing today and secure your place in one of Louisville's most dynamic neighborhoods.

2316 Grinstead Dr Unit 4, Louisville

6 Beds ⋅ 6 Baths ⋅ 1728894 MLS

Wake each morning to treetop views, birdsong, and the beauty of Cherokee Park unfolding just beyond your backyard. Architecturally distinctive and thoughtfully designed, this modern retreat offers approximately 4,864 finished square feet in the main residence, plus an additional 450 square feet in the detached guest cottage—all in a private, light-filled setting with direct access to Cherokee Park's extensive trail network and just minutes from many of Louisville's favorite destinations. Designed to seamlessly connect indoors and out, expansive windows frame ever-changing views of nature—from late-summer wildflowers and brilliant autumn foliage to peaceful winter snowfall. With no rear neighbor in sight, the property enjoys a remarkable sense of privacy that is increasingly rare in the heart of the city. Hardwood floors extend throughout the main living spaces and all bedrooms, providing warmth and continuity throughout the home. At the heart of the residence is a spacious, beautifully appointed kitchen combining style and function with crisp white cabinetry, quartz countertops, a generous eat-in island, and an impressive suite of stainless steel appliances, including a Viking Professional gas range, refrigerator, dual wall ovens, and convection microwave. Wide-open sightlines connect the kitchen to the dining area, living room, and screened porch, creating an exceptional setting for both everyday living and entertaining. A dramatic wall of windows and soaring ceilings make the main living space truly unforgettable. The primary residence offers an exceptionally flexible floor plan with two separate primary suites, each with an ensuite bath, along with three additional bedrooms and two additional full baths. This thoughtful configuration provides wonderful options for family, guests, multigenerational living, or changing needs over time. The basement offers more than 1,500 additional square feet and has recently been enhanced with structural beams to create a large, open-span room. This substantial unfinished or flexible area also provides access to the laundry, furnace room, and an additional bonus/flex room, offering tremendous potential for storage, recreation, hobbies, or future customization. Adding even greater versatility is the detached 450-square-foot guest cottage, complete with a kitchenette, full bath, heating and cooling, and floor-to-ceiling windows on three sides. Ideal for overnight guests, a private office, art or design studio, fitness space, or peaceful creative retreat, this exceptional bonus space offers possibilities limited only by your imagination. The outdoor spaces are equally inviting. A walled front garden and dining patio, screened rear porch, and brick terrace provide beautiful settings for entertaining, dining, or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings. Brick pathways lead toward the park and its trails, while abundant wildlife and mature trees create the feeling of a secluded retreat. A three-car garage, recently installed roof, and numerous recent renovations add valuable convenience and peace of mind. Rarely does a property offer such a compelling combination of distinctive architecture, privacy, flexible living spaces, thoughtful renovations, and an extraordinary connection to nature. Come experience this exceptional park-side property and discover the beauty of living where city convenience and a private natural setting meet

1010 Alta Cir, Louisville

3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 1728886 MLS

Located in sought-after Germantown near the edge of the Original Highlands, this charming 1925 bungalow offers character, convenience and a location close to some of Louisville's favorite restaurants, shops and entertainment. Inside, original wood flooring and tall ceilings add warmth to the main level. The kitchen features ample custom cabinetry and opens to a spacious dining area. A first-floor bedroom provides direct access to the tiled full bath, while two additional bedrooms are located upstairs. Outside, enjoy an inviting covered front porch, a fully fenced backyard and a large covered patio. A private driveway provides valuable off-street parking, and the unfinished basement offers additional storage with exterior access. This Germantown home puts you close to the energy of both Germantown and the Highlands while offering the classic charm buyers love in this area.

1235 Rufer Ave, Louisville

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 1728885 MLS

Welcome to 1153 Julia Avenue, a classic Highlands shotgun brimming with potential and ready for its next chapter. Lovingly held by the same family for decades, this home offers a wonderful opportunity for a buyer with vision to bring it back to its former greatness and create a home of their own. Inside, you'll find large windows that fill the space with natural light, a beautiful original mantle, solid doors, and classic character throughout. Outside, the property offers a nice sized yard with partial fencing, off-street parking, and an oversized garage—an especially valuable and hard-to-find feature in this area. Located in the heart of the Highlands, this home is convenient to parks, downtown, restaurants, shops, and all that makes the neighborhood so desirable. Whether you're looking for a renovation project, an investment opportunity, or a chance to build equity in a prime location, 1153 Julia Avenue is full of possibilities. Bring your vision, your creativity, and a little sweat equity—and make this Highlands gem shine again.

1153 Julia Ave, Louisville

5 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 1728880 MLS

The listing has been enhanced with AI generated pictures to showcase this wonderful home at 1730 Cherokee Terrace. There are so few cars that come down the street. You have to live on this street to even know about this hidden gem. This beautiful Colonial-style residence offers 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths and sits on a generous .5015-acre lot, Built 26 years ago, and a three-story addition completed in 2011. New roof installed in 2025. This home offers an inviting open floor plan and exceptional woodwork details showcased throughout, from floor-to-ceiling crafted door casings. The welcoming foyer leads into a formal dining room, an eat-in kitchen and French doors opening to a large deck. The deck connects back to the family room, with a ventless gas-log fireplace. A second living area featuring another ventless gas-log fireplace with a beautiful surround. A sweeping staircase leads to the upper level, where the spacious primary bedroom offers two walk-in closets and a shower/bath combination. From the upper landing, you will find four additional bedrooms. Two bedrooms feature ensuite bathrooms, while the other two share a separate hall bathroom with two individual showers. Two of the bedrooms also provide access to a deck. Multiple closets are located on the landing, offering the potential to add a convenient second-level laundry area.The lower level provides additional living and entertaining space, including an office, seating area, and a full theater room with dedicated theater seating. French doors open directly to the rear outdoor living space, where you'll find a pool, expansive deck, and fully fenced yard.An attached two-car garage is conveniently accessible from the first floor.

1730 Cherokee Terrace, Louisville

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1728841 MLS

Welcome to your future home where thoughtful updates, timeless charm, and a beautifully established setting come together. This inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers approximately 2,225 square feet of total living space and a long list of meaningful improvements already in place. The property features mature pear, peach, and apple trees, creating a beautiful established outdoor setting. Inside and out, major updates include a newer roof, gutters, chimney cap, HVAC system, full basement waterproofing, and a complete radon mitigation system. From the established landscaping to the extensive updates, this home offers the space, character, and peace of mind buyers are looking for in their next home!

1518 Woodluck Ave, Louisville

1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 1728816 MLS

Charming and move-in ready, this 1-bedroom, 1-bath shotgun-style home offers a perfect blend of character and convenience! Ideally located near the University of Louisville campus, UPS, and an abundance of popular restaurants, coffee shops, and local amenities. Recent improvements include fresh interior paint and several additional updates throughout the home. Enjoy relaxing mornings on the adorable covered front porch complete with a porch swing, or entertain in the fully fenced backyard offering privacy and outdoor living space. Whether you're a first-time buyer, student, investor, or someone looking to downsize, this low-maintenance home is a fantastic opportunity in a convenient location.

2119 Bradley Ave, Louisville

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1728811 MLS

Located in the Highlands-Douglass neighborhood, this charming 1½-story home sits on a quarter-acre lot and offers more than 1,800 square feet with two bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Ready for its next chapter, the home offers original character and plenty of opportunity to make it your own. Important updates include windows about 5 years old, HVAC about 9 years old, and a roof about 10 years old. The location is hard to beat, with Cherokee Park just minutes away and the restaurants, shops, and nightlife of Bardstown Road close at hand. Bring your vision and make this Highlands home your own. Home is being sold as-is. Seller welcomes inspections but will make no repairs.

2206 Lauderdale Rd, Louisville

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1728787 MLS

Welcome to this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-full-bath home in the highly sought-after Germantown! A charming covered front porch and freshly painted exterior create a warm welcome before stepping inside to a bright, refreshed interior featuring new flooring, new light fixtures, fresh paint, new doors and windows, and stylish modern finishes throughout. The inviting living room flows into a spacious dining room with plenty of room for everyday living and entertaining. The updated eat-in kitchen features NEW cabinetry, NEW countertops, a sleek black tile backsplash, NEW stainless steel appliances, and plenty of space for casual dining. Two bedrooms are conveniently located on the first floor and share a beautifully updated full bathroom featuring black subway tile and stylish gold finishes. Upstairs, you'll find a true primary bedroom retreat! This incredibly spacious suite offers plenty of room to unwind and features a newly renovated private bathroom and large closet, creating an entire level dedicated to the primary suite. The unfinished basement has been fully waterproofed and comes with a LIFETIME WARRANTY, along with a NEW sump pump. The generous unfinished space provides ample storage and plenty of flexibility for a workout area, workshop, or the potential to finish for additional living space. Outside, the large, partially fenced backyard offers plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors, while the NEW covered deck creates the perfect spot for relaxing or entertaining. Off-street parking adds even more convenience. Beyond the beautiful cosmetic updates, major improvements have already been completed, including a NEW ROOF, NEW WATER HEATER, NEW WINDOWS AND DOORS, NEW FLOORING, NEW LIGHT FIXTURES, UPDATED KITCHEN AND BATHROOMS, and FULL BASEMENT WATERPROOFING—giving the next owner added peace of mind. With extensive interior and exterior improvements and a fantastic location in the heart of Germantown, this move-in-ready home blends the character and charm of one of Louisville's most desirable neighborhoods with the modern updates today's buyers are looking for.

1351 McHenry St, Louisville

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