Suburban Neighborhood in Strathmoor Manor, Kentucky
Jefferson County 40205, 40213
$464,360Average Value$194Average Price per Sq Ft5Homes For Sale
Vibrant community in the Highlands
With a charming collection of shotgun homes, little free libraries and towering maple trees in the Highlands, Belknap was ranked the third-best neighborhood to live in Louisville by Niche. “It’s very densely populated and is part of that cultural hub,” says Neal Cox, a Principal Broker of the Judah Real Estate Group who has been selling homes in the area for over seven years. The community is the largest neighborhood in the Highlands and is centrally located just west of Bardstown Road, a retail hub boasting a collection of eclectic shops and restaurants. With access to a plethora of local amenities, residents are also about 5 miles from Downtown Louisville and enjoy proximity to I-264.
A vibrant mural reflects the character of the Belknap neighborhood.
Shotgun style homes are prevalent in the Belknap neighborhood.
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Thriving retail hub along Bardstown Road
Bardstown Road is often referred to as Louisville’s original Restaurant Row, with a charming collection of bars, cafés and restaurants sitting side-by-side. “There’s so much going on here all the time, and there’s a lot of nightlife in the area,” says Goudy. Local favorites include craft breweries such as Ten20, ice cream parlors such as Ehrler’s Ice Cream and sit-down restaurants such as Havana Rumba, known for its Cuban tapas. The thoroughfare is also celebrated for its diverse collection of shops, with music shops such as Electric Ladyland and The Great Escape. Bardstown Road connects to Dundee Road, where longstanding spots such as Loop Barber Shop, an old-school barber operating since 1926, continue to thrive. For groceries, there is a Kroger centrally located on Bardstown Road about a mile from residents.
High Five Donuts is a great place to start your day in the Belknap neighborhood.
The Great Escape offers pop culture mavens a home in the Belknap neighborhood.
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A wide variety of shotgun homes
Belknap is densely populated with single-family homes. Street parking is common in the area as shotgun homes stand side-by-side on narrow lots, with an average sales price of around $440,000. Homebuyers can find two-bedroom Craftsman homes with columned front porches starting at around $325,000. Tudors, Cape Cods and colonial revivals built between the 1920s and 1940s are also common, and homebuyers can find four-bedroom stone Tudors with attached garages for about $415,000 to $525,000.
Shotgun style homes are prevalent in the Belknap neighborhood.
This classic shotgun has been given a colorful makeover in the Belknap neighborhood.
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Community green spaces and acclaimed swim club
Centrally located in the middle of Belknap, Hal Warheim Park is a popular gathering spot for locals. The park’s entrance is nestled between two homes, where a winding concrete path leads to a secret oasis complete with a pavilion, little library, meditation garden and a playground for kids to explore. Down the street, past Olympians have trained at the Lakeside Swim Club, a private club whose filtered limestone quarry is enclosed by towering, ivy-covered cliffs. Residents are also about 2 miles from the Louisville Zoo and the Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve, a 40-acre forest with over two miles of hiking trails.
Pop by Hal Warheim Park to enjoy sculptures at the meditation garden.
Lakeside Swim Club is one of the anchors of the Belknap neighborhood, producing past Olympians.
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Community festivities at the Douglass Loop
Each year, the Belknap Neighborhood Association hosts the Belknap Fall Festival at the neighborhood’s historic Douglass Loop. The event typically attracts about 15,000 people with live music, local food trucks and more. The Douglass Loop also hosts a seasonal farmers market featuring fresh produce from local vendors.
Specialized programs in Jefferson County
Children in the area attend the Jefferson County Public School District, which earned a B from Niche and has an average student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1. Younger kids in grades K-5 attend the nearby Hawthorne Elementary School, which earned a B-minus from Niche, before moving on to Highland Middle School, which earned a grade of C and boasts an award-winning fine arts magnet program. Teens attend Atherton High School, which earned an A-minus from Niche and is the only high school in the county to offer the International Baccalaureate Program. The neighborhood is also home to Bellarmine University, a private liberal arts school.
The Highland Middle School features a Fine-Arts Magnet Program near Belknap.
Atherton High School near Belknap.
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Traveling to Downtown Louisville and beyond
Belknap is conveniently located about 5 miles from Downtown Louisville and about 3 miles north of I-264, which connects residents to the rest of the city. The neighborhood also contains several bus stops served by the Transit Authority of River City. For longer trips, locals are about 5 miles from the Louisville International Airport.
Belknap is conveniently located near the I-264 interchange.
It's a short bus ride from the Belknap neighborhood to downtown and points beyond.
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Nearby hospital and healthcare
Belknap is less than 2 miles from the nearby UofL Health – Peace Hospital, a private nonprofit behavioral health hospital. The hospital is known for its Kosair for Kids Children’s Peace Center, which is the largest private provider of youth inpatient services in the country.
University of Louisville Behavioral Hospital is located very near the Belknap neighborhood.
The acclaimed University of Louisville - Peace Hospital is located near Belknap.
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Interested in learning more about homes in this area?
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Carl Horton,
an experienced agent in this neighborhood.
Parks in this Area
Cherokee Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Kingsley Green Park
Events
Joe Creason Park
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Tennis
Hal Warheim Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Museum
Douglass Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Tennis
Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve
Bike Trails
Fishing
Trails
Transit
Airport
Louisville Muhammad Ali International
15 min drive
Bus
Newburg & Bellarmine University
Bus
Trevillian Way & Valley Vista
Bus
Newburg & Peace Hospital
Bus
Trevillian Way & Dundee
Bus
Dundee & Fleming
Bus
Bardstown & Strathmoor
Bus
Newburg & 2120
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Belknap
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Belknap, Strathmoor Manor sell after 16 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Belknap, Strathmoor Manor over the last 12 months is $448,830, down 6% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Welcome home. This beautiful mid century reverse 1.5 bi-level marvel must be seen to be believed! Our first level boasts a stunning open floor plan separated by a gorgeous dual hearth, open kitchen, half bath, dining area, built-in shelves/cabinets, and a living room with an absolutely amazing windowed view of the neighborhood below. The lower level has walkout access to the back porch and yard
FANTASTIC Highlands home with a stunning first floor primary suite!Over $60,000 in updates in the past 24 months including a beautifully renovated kitchen, brand new aluminum-clad windows throughout, and a cozy gas fireplace. This home offers an open, spacious layout with generously sized rooms. Enjoy a large living room with a gorgeous fireplace, a versatile open-concept dining room/den, and a
Perfect investor or owner-occupant opportunity, located on a well-manicured corner lot in the highly desirable Lakeside Neighborhood. Enjoy being across from Lakeside Swim Club - and an owner-occupant has the benefits of Lakeside Certificate Membership. The first and second floor offer an identical footprint and the third level is an extension of the second floor unit, offering another full bath,
Kathie Hill & Paula BarmoreParker & Klein Real Estate
Perfect investor or owner-occupant opportunity, located on a well-manicured corner lot in the highly desirable Lakeside Neighborhood. Enjoy being across from Lakeside Swim Club - and an owner-occupant has the benefits of Lakeside Certificate Membership. The first and second floor offer an identical footprint and the third level is an extension of the second floor unit, offering another full bath,
Kathie Hill & Paula BarmoreParker & Klein Real Estate
Welcome to our stunning 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment located in the vibrant Highlands neighborhood of Louisville, KY. This modern apartment features new kitchen cabinetry and top-notch appliances, open floor plans, high ceilings, tall windows, and a second-floor terrace garden. Enjoy the convenience of private off-street parking for one vehicle per apartment, as well as a large covered bicycle
Interested in learning more about homes in this area?
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,224
Median Age
41
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$111,235
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$138,196
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98%
College Graduates
74.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
39%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
27°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
11''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
28/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
40/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
24/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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