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Safest Neighborhoods in Louisville, KY

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    Harrods Creek

    An early-morning stroll through Harrods Creek comes with the soundtrack of chirping birds in the towering trees, the far-off humming of boat engines on the river and sunlight filtering through the dense green canopy. Northeast of downtown Louisville, this residential enclave set near the junction of the Ohio River—and alongside its namesake

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      $905K

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    Brownsboro Zorn

    Natural beauty and urban convenience meet in Brownsboro Zorn. Tucked into the densely populated Louisville area and named after two major streets, this corner of the Derby City brings sophisticated rural living to this urban area’s landscape. Less than a mile away from the busy Brownsboro Road and Zorn Avenue is an area of the neighborhood known

    • Average Value

      $812K

    • List Price

      $185K - $7.1M

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      3 Listings

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    Cherokee Gardens

    Whitehall is a Southern-style Greek Revival mansion built in 1855 and located in the Louisville suburb of Cherokee Gardens. The grounds, open daily to the public and rentable for private events, feature several gardens. While Whitehall no longer houses residents, several other properties in Cherokee Gardens are on the National Register of Historic

    • Average Value

      $744K

    • List Price

      $410K - $2.1M

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      3 Listings

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    Cherokee Seneca

    Located in eastern Louisville, Cherokee Seneca is a community where residents can stroll past classic southern homes to relax at the two large parks that frame the neighborhood, but they can also be sipping a bourbon downtown in 15 minutes. “Louisville is known for two things: bourbon and horseracing. The community really does identify with those

    • Average Value

      $623K

    • List Price

      $245K - $2.3M

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      6 Listings

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    Highlands Douglass

    Once rural Kentucky farmland, the Highlands Douglass neighborhood was first established around the turn of the 20th century for commuters working in the city. Today, residents still enjoy the neighborhood's historically charming architecture, mature tree canopy and quiet, residential vibe. “There’s great parks, walkability and unique homes you

    • Average Value

      $536K

    • List Price

      $175K - $3.2M

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      4 Listings

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    Lake Forest Beckley

    Known for its world-famous golf course and its proximity to local parks, Lake Forest Beckley, a suburb of Louisville offers residents the best of both worlds. “The city is right there, but you can also drive east just a few miles and it’s ‘my old Kentucky home’-type scenery," explains Boyd Darnell, assistant golf pro at the Valhalla Golf Club. In

    • Average Value

      $506K

    • List Price

      $302K - $928K

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      11 Listings

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    Tyler Park

    Once a streetcar suburb 3 miles from downtown Louisville, the Tyler Park neighborhood features homes built in the early 1900s, a historic park, unique shopping areas, a well-known university and two hospital systems, all within walking distance. “Tyler Park is so centrally located that you can get almost anywhere in the city in about 15 minutes,”

    • Average Value

      $475K

    • List Price

      $167K - $1.2M

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      4 Listings

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    Belknap

    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

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      $464K

    • List Price

      $268K - $839K

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      6 Listings

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    Thornhill

    Rooted by the native Washington hawthorn tree from which it gets its name, Thornhill is a small but well-established suburban city in the shadow of Louisville. Originally farmland owned by the Bates family, Thornhill’s transition to suburbia began in the 1960s. 10 miles from downtown Louisville, the winding residential streets present a peaceful

    • Average Value

      $437K

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      $260K - $764K

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      1 Listing

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    Saint Regis Park

    First established in 1953, St. Regis Park is a small city located just east of Downtown Louisville. With over 600 homes and a convenient location close to stores at St. Matthews and popular work destinations like Norton Women’s and Children’s Hospital, St. Regis Park combines a local community vibe with access to Louisville's best shopping and

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      $395K

    • List Price

      $326K - $755K

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      4 Listings

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    Deer Park

    Deer Park, 4 miles southeast of downtown Louisville, is a walkable neighborhood with craftsman and Victorian homes. It features tree-lined streets and local cafes. The area offers a vibrant community atmosphere. Deer Park, located four miles southeast of downtown Louisville, Kentucky, is a middle- and working-class neighborhood within the larger

    • Average Value

      $378K

    • List Price

      $130K - $781K

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      16 Listings

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    Graymoor-Devondale

    Located in northeast Jefferson County, the city of Graymoor-Devondale is about 10 miles from downtown Louisville. “The city is actually made up of 13 different developments that were built between the 1950s and early 1970s that all came together in the mid-1980s,” says Graymoor-Devondale’s Mayor John Vaughan. When the locale was reincorporated in

    • Average Value

      $372K

    • List Price

      $297K - $518K

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      2 Listings

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    Worthington

    Located just 20 miles east of Louisville, Worthington, Kentucky is a small suburban neighborhood that offers a quiet yet accessible lifestyle for those looking to live close to the city. “This is a family-friendly neighborhood, and we have very low housing inventory in this area,” says Becky Lusch, a Louisville local Realtor for over 15 years at

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      $326K

    • List Price

      $161K - $766K

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      11 Listings

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    Hawthorne

    Surrounding the city of Wellington and located close to Louisville, Hawthorne offers its residents quiet living while, simultaneously, remaining bordered by several major thoroughfares linking it to the city and beyond. Hawthorne’s historical ties also go all the way back to its establishment just after the turn of the 20th century. “Most of the

    • Average Value

      $293K

    • List Price

      $213K - $428K

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      1 Listing

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    Hikes Point

    Halfway between the heart of Louisville and Jeffersontown, the neatly tended front lawns and quiet residential streets of Hikes Point offer a sense of peace and neighborliness. Mature oak, hickory and maple trees rise above the simple Cape Cod and ranch-style homes throughout the neighborhood, providing summer shade and a varied color palette come

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      $285K

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      $215K - $355K

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      4 Listings

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    Fern Creek

    In the 1780s, Fern Creek was first established as an agricultural area, and Pioneer families managed fields of strawberries and fruit trees to sell in the city. Today, Fern Creek is a cozy residential neighborhood with excellent convenience to Louisville’s attractions. “Location is the primary reason people move here. It’s kind of like the center

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      $274K

    • List Price

      $180K - $491K

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      22 Listings

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    Audubon

    A few miles from the heart of Louisville, the Audubon neighborhood offers suburban living at affordable price points compared to surrounding areas. "The tree canopy is amazing, and the landscaping throughout the neighborhood is beautiful," says Deborah Cox, Realtor with RE/MAX 100. "Families move here and rarely want to leave." The Audubon

    • Average Value

      $273K

    • List Price

      $197K - $408K

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      4 Listings

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    Highview

    Neat subdivisions, community events and outdoor recreational opportunities define the southeastern Louisville suburb of Highview, though the neighborhood remains close enough to the city to participate in Louisville’s iconic events. Residents live 16 miles from Downtown Louisville and enjoy community and suburban comforts. “It’s not highly

    • Average Value

      $267K

    • List Price

      $178K - $455K

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      28 Listings

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    Hillview

    Located along the Jefferson and Bullitt County line, the Hillview neighborhood offers a combination of rural affordability and suburban convenience, just 15 miles south of Louisville. Surrounded by Kentucky countryside, homes here are found on large, multi-acre lots and often come with views of the Kentucky countryside. Even in the more populated,

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      $261K

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      $185K - $507K

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      72 Listings

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    Valley Station

    Anchored by the Dixie Highway, Valley Station is a growing suburb nestled along the banks of the Ohio River. Residential streets branch off this thoroughfare, leading to a collection of single-family homes, green spaces and public schools that reflect the area’s continued development over time. “This used to be a little bit more of a depressed

    • Average Value

      $239K

    • List Price

      $165K - $580K

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      46 Listings

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    Valley Village

    Located southwest of Louisville, just outside the Gene Snyder Freeway, Valley Village is a quiet Kentucky neighborhood where residents enjoy small-town living and views of the scenic Ohio River. "It’s a close-knit community where everyone knows each other. I know most people who come into my restaurant by name," says Ashley Herrod, manager of

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      $184K

    • List Price

      $108K - $330K

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      6 Listings

    Valley Village