Our Neighborhoods
Louisville is the largest city in Kentucky, with a quarter of a million people choosing to call this metro home. Population-wise, it is similar to Milwaukee, Baltimore, or Las Vegas. Louisville, Kentucky is a convenient location for businesses and frequent travelers, with two-thirds of the U.S. population located within a day’s drive and nonstop flights to 24 destinations leaving the airport daily. The Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs put Louisville on the international map in 1875. Historic nicknames for the city have included “Derby City,” “City of Parks,” “The Gateway to the South,” “River City,” and “The City of Beautiful Churches.” Louisville is home to the famous baseball bat, The Louisville Slugger, and the first hand transplant. Old Louisville boasts the nation’s largest number of preserved Victorian-Era homes. Today, Louisville is known by Southern Living as one of the “10 Tastiest Towns in the South,” by Thrillist as one of the “Most Hipster Cities in America,” by the Charter for Compassion International as one of the “Top 10 Compassionate Cities,” by American Style Magazine as one of “25 Big Cities For Art,” and by Men’s Fitness as one of the “50 Best Cities For Sports Fans.” Taking a tour of Louisville with a real estate agent is one of the best ways to get to know the vast, diverse city of Louisville.
Glenview
No mention of the Louisville luxury homes market would be complete without mention of Glenview, Kentucky (40025). For years, Glenview was regarded as having the highest income per capita in the State of Kentucky. Only recently has Mockingbird Valley edged out Glenview for the title, as it is equally affluent, yet a third the size. The community is more affluent than prestigious Louisville neighborhoods, such as Prospect, Fisherville, and Goshen. Glenview is a splendid choice if you’re looking for stately homes on generous lots, amid pastoral landscapes, just 14 minutes from downtown Louisville. Luxury homes can’t go up fast enough in Glenview. It’s a very high-demand, exclusive market for buyers with just over 200 properties in total, so it’s best to consult with an expert real estate agent.
Highlands
The Highlands is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Louisville, Kentucky, set atop a flood-resistant ridge back in the Civil War Era. History lovers can still see a number of remaining structures and historic properties, though much of the modern community arose in the 1960s. In fact, many locals consider Bardstown Road, the commercial epicenter of The Highlands, to be the “Haight-Ashbury” of Louisville, our own version of “Greenwich Village,” or a “Little Portland” -- with its interesting collection of mom-and-pop shops. Louisvillians are in love with this part of town because it has “something for everyone” as an affordable place to live, close to everything, and full of diversity. It’s also a 5-15 minute drive from top employers like Ford, GE Appliances, YUM! Brands, and the Norton healthcare complex.
Hurstbourne
The city of Hourstbourne is a small community of around 4,000 residents, nestled right in the heart of Louisville’s East End shopping and dining center. Flanked by Shelbyville Road and Hourstbourne Parkway, there simply isn’t a better location for all the East End has to offer. With a history dating back to the late 18th century, Hurstbourne embraces its cultural heritage but offers every modern amenity, from the renowned 27-hole Hurstbourne Country Club’s Championship Golf Course spanning over 200 acres with streams and plantings, to churches, schools, and everything a growing community needs. With architectural styles and price points for everyone, Hurstbourne is one of the most accommodating and convenient neighborhoods in Louisville.
Indian Hills
Indian Hills is a home rule-class city within the St. Matthews zip code of 40207. With a population just shy of 3,000, it is one of the most prosperous parts of Louisville, KY, along with the neighboring cities of Glenview and Mockingbird Valley. If you are looking for a safe place to raise a family or a comfortable, leisurely lifestyle in your retirement, there is no better place!
Lake Forest
Lake Forest is a deed-restricted country club community in Kentucky’s 40245 zip code, off the Gene Snyder Freeway between Old Henry Road and Shelbyville Road. Residents enjoy a low-maintenance lifestyle with free landscaping, irrigation, lawn mowing service, and snow removal. Located in the East End and 20 minutes from downtown Louisville, Lake Forest is a remarkable neighborhood with a distinguished reputation that has maintained value for homeowners since its inception.
Anchorage
Anchorage, Kentucky is one of the most beautiful and affluent communities in Louisville. The City of Anchorage is located 20 minutes from downtown Louisville -- bordered by Eastwood to the east, Tom Sawyer Park to the west, Middletown to the south, and Oldham County to the North. Its history stretches back to 1773, but the rolling hills, preserved green spaces, and groves of magnolia and oak trees showcase the characteristic design features of the legendary Frederick Law Olmsted, who made his mark here in the early 1900s. More recently, Papa John’s Pizza magnate John Schnatter has been working to build up downtown Anchorage to become a unique destination, much like The Highlands. Throughout the decades, Anchorage has successfully maintained a reputation as a charming and desirable place to live, whether you’re a young family looking for a quaint town to set down roots, or an upwardly mobile couple looking to move up to a new home with land.
Mockingbird Valley
Mockingbird Valley in Jefferson County (40207) is located off Zorn Avenue, accessible from Brownsboro Road or Mockingbird Valley Road. Realtors consider this neighborhood to be the very definition of status, featuring timeless architecture from the most prominent luxury builders in the region. As the wealthiest section of Kentucky, it consistently ranks among the top 10 American real estate markets with “highest income-per-capita.” Less than 200 people are fortunate enough to call this country enclave home, enjoying the best life has to offer – big, beautiful estates in a quiet, natural setting among river valley bluffs and mature trees, less than 10 minutes from downtown Louisville via I-71.
Downtown Louisville/Nulu
No discussion of all that is great and thriving about Downtown Louisville would be complete without mention of “NuLu.” NuLu is short for “New Louisville,” and refers to the East Market District of Downtown Louisville. This burgeoning section of town runs from East Main Street to the north, down to East Jefferson Street to the south, bound by the Highway 65 downtown corridor to the west, and the Highlands’ Baxter Avenue to the east.
Polo Fields
Polo Fields began as a country club and resort community just off Shelbyville Road in the eastern end of the city. With all of the incredible amenities of country club life, like an 18-hole championship golf course, tennis courts, swimming pools, fitness paths, a playground, and gourmet dining, Polo Fields offers a complete community experience. With quick access to the city of Louisville, the pulse of the city is only minutes away, while staying quiet and serene with beautiful green space. Let Lenihan Sotheby’s International Realty help find or build the ideal home in Polo Fields, with excellent lots placed along natural features such as meadows, creeks or woods. Lenihan Sotheby’s International Realty’s close relationships with premiere Louisville builders will help make your dream home a reality.
Prospect
Prospect, Kentucky (40059) straddles the Jefferson County and Oldham County line. It’s a location renowned for affluence, as the third-wealthiest municipality in the state of Kentucky with a median household income topping the six-figure mark. Most of the people living in Prospect come from sales, management, IT, and healthcare backgrounds. In the past, people were attracted to Prospect for the magnificent view of sandy hills and rich farmland. In the early 1900s, the town had a railroad stop, a store, and a farmer’s market. By the 1960s, the family farm estates were replaced by subdivisions, but the buyers of today still flock to Prospect for the atmosphere, which has been described as “small town charm – at the crossroads of rural and urban living.” Developers have been careful to preserve the rolling green landscapes, scenic hills, and country club settings of old, so residents are treated to pastoral settings, despite being less than 20 minutes from downtown Louisville.
St. Matthews
St. Matthews, KY (40207) is a safe, quiet, park-like residential and commercial nook just eight miles east of downtown Louisville. The borders run from Cannons Lane in the west, to I-264 in the southeast, to the Brownsboro Road subdivisions in the north. It’s a peaceful neighborhood with mature trees and sidewalks, but residents can walk to Shelbyville Road shops or hop on the highway to reach all the best downtown Louisville attractions.
