Hot homes: What can you buy in Louisville for $500,000

Check out these fives homes in Louisville that are listed for ~$500,000.

The exterior of a home featuring a deck, multiple seating arrangements, and a rug.

The modern home listed for $514,000 features a courtyard-like outdoor space.

Photography by Aerial State

Have you ever wondered how far half a million dollars will get you in Louisville’s housing market? If you haven’t, aren’t you a least a little interested in the answer now that we’ve posed the question?

The good news is, we have the answer. Check out these five homes listed for ~$500,000.

Two-story home in Craigs Creek | $425,000
4 beds + 3 baths

This two-story, 2,500-sqft single-family home is complete with a remodeled primary bath, custom shelving, spacious bedrooms with high ceilings, and ample outdoor space.

A aerial image of a Ranch-style home in Louisville.

The brick Ranch is listed and marketed by Heather Castro - Joe Hayden Real Estate Team that is affiliated with REMAX Properties East.

Photography by Ty Mattheu of Portico Media; Staging by Laurie Vannarsdall

Brick Ranch with tasteful accents | $480,000
3 beds + 3 baths

A 2,500-sqft Ranch-style home that boasts hardwood floors, renovated bathrooms, granite countertops, a dining room with built-in cabinetry for added storage, a fireplace, and a covered deck.

Vaulted ceilings and more in Stone Lakes | $489,000
4 beds + 2.5 baths

Enjoy beautiful hardwood floors and crown molding in this 2,800-sqft home that sits on a 0.21-acre lot. The brick abode also features a great room that includes an entertainment center and a fireplace with a stone facade, a basement with built-in shelving, and stainless steel appliances in the kitchen.

Modern home with natural light | $514,000
2 beds + 3 baths

This contemporary home near the NuLu neighborhood includes 2,300 sqft of space spread across two stories. Features consist of sleek kitchen cabinetry, butcher block countertops, a detached two-car garage, and views of the Louisville skyline.

Contemporary new build | $530,000
4 beds + 3 baths

A 2,700-sqft residence offering one-of-a-kind design elements like an arched foyer, built-in bookcases, and a custom gas fireplace. Plus, it comes complete with a mudroom, fully finished basement, and a covered deck.

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