03.01.2024

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Hot homes: What can you buy in Louisville 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.
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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.

Events

Friday, March 1

“Romeo and Juliet” | Friday, March 1-Saturday, March 2 | Times vary | Louisville Ballet, 315 E. Main St., Louisville | $35-$150 | Catch the last few performances about this classic Shakespeare story of star-crossed lovers.

Saturday, March 2

Engineering Exposition | Saturday, March 2 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | University of Louisville Speed School, 132 Eastern Pkwy., Louisville | Free | Bring your kids to learn about engineering and its applications through interactive activities + competitions.
The Soulful Sounds of Derbytown | Saturday, March 2 | 7 p.m. | Kentucky Center for the Arts, 501 W. Main St., Louisville | $57.33 | Watch live performances from local musicians, dancers, and thespians celebrating the release of a new book about Louisville’s African American musicians and entertainers.

Sunday, March 3

Pups on the Patio | Sunday, March 3 | 2-4 p.m. | The Local Seltzery NuLu, 828 E. Main St., Louisville | Free | Sip seltzers and mocktails while meeting adoptable puppies.

Monday, March 4

Music Video Mondays | Monday, March 4 | Times vary | Hi-Wire Brewing Louisville, 642 Baxter Ave., Louisville | Price of purchase | Request your favorite music videos while sipping on half-priced pints.

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News Notes

Opening

Franny’s, a new seafood restaurant and oyster bar, will open in Germantown at 998 Goss Ave., across the street from Hauck’s. The restaurant will boast 2,600 sqft + indoor and outdoor seating for 110. The building is currently under construction and Franny’s is anticipated to open later this year. (Louisville Business First)

Coming Soon

Steak & Bourbon announced that it will open a second location in downtown Louisville later this summer. It will take over the 10,000 sqft space on the corner of South 4th and West Market streets that once held Z’s Oyster Bar. (WLKY)

Concert

There’s always been a rainbow hangin’ over your head, Louisville. Country music artist Kacey Musgraves is bringing her “Deeper Well World Tour” to the KFC Yum! Center on Tuesday, Nov. 12 with special guests Lord Huron and Nickel Creek. General ticket sales begin at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 8.

Biz

Crave Cafe and Catering relocated to 3703 Johnson Hall Dr. after 17 years at its location in the Clifton neighborhood. The new space provides an additional 3,300 sqft + is on the campus of Masonic Homes of Kentucky. (Louisville Business First)

Theater

The African American Theatre Program at UofL is the only accredited graduate program in African American Theatre in the nation. The program has been around since 1993 + provides students the opportunity to earn an undergraduate minor in Black Performance Studies or a graduate certificate in African American Theatre. (WHAS11)

Community

It’s the last weekend to vote for the Louisville Zoo in USA Today’s “10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards.” The Zoo is up for Best Zoo in the US, while the Glacier Run exhibit was nominated for best zoo exhibit. Vote now.

Eat

Bon appetit. On Sunday, March 3, Rosettes — the restaurant inside Hotel Genevieve serving American-French cuisine — will begin offering a rotating three-course, prix fixe dinner menu. The service will be offered every Sunday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Make a reservation.

Sports

UofL football recruiting is in full swing. Get insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Louisville Cardinals with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

Announced

Congrats to Justin A., our Fly Away Friday Giveaway winner, who is taking home two roundtrip tickets out of SDF.*

Arts

Experience love, passion, and tragedy during Louisville Ballet’s breathtaking production of the timeless Shakespeare classic “Romeo & Juliet” at The Kentucky Center from March 1-2. Don’t miss out — reserve tickets to Louisville Ballet’s final show of the 23-24 season.*

Shop

It’s not every day that you find free, award-winning legal cannabis products. Cult favorite cannabis brand Indacloud is here with 30% off and free gummies with code “6AM” on any purchase. Get edibles, joints, and vapes for as low as $20 (and free gummies, of course) delivered to your door.*†

*†Please note: Legalities in your state may vary. Indacloud advises consumers to read the company’s terms and conditions, consult a physician before trying products, start only with small amounts, and to not consume products before driving or before a drug test. The information about providers and services contained in this newsletter does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by LOUtoday.

Community

Local students rally for change

JCPS Students rally for change at JusticeFest

A large poster for JusticeFest covered in marker writing

The annual JusticeFest event gives students a chance to make their voices heard. | Photo by Marvin Young

JCPS students gathered on Saturday, Feb. 24 for the annual JusticeFest, an event that’s part of the Derby Festival’s Derby Equity and Community Initiative. During JusticeFest, 13 student groups in grades 3-12 met with community leaders, business professionals, and mentors to pitch projects focused on positive change in the community.

A few of the topics students proposed solutions to included:

Homelessness
Trash disposal concerns
Inclusiveness

After the event, teachers took to social media to celebrate their students’ achievements, which included Waggeners Black Student Union raising $5,500 for a mobile food bus at Waggener High School and Bates Elementary Justice League pitching the first all-inclusive playground in JCPS.

JusticeFest is just one part of the Justice Now program at JCPS. The program, which launched in January 2021, pushes its students to “be the change” and shape the future of their community.

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The Wrap

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Today’s edition by:
Emily

From the editor

I’m on a reading kick, Louisville. I recently added a bunch of books by Louisville authors to my reading list, and was wondering if you have any other suggestions for me. Share your favorites.

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