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14713 Forest Creek Way, Louisville, KY, 40245

5beds
5baths
5,668sqft
$849,700
$150price/sqft
$5,861/moest. monthly cost
$234,440/yrincome needed

About This Home

Welcome to this fabulous spacious and beautiful custom maintenance-free brick home, designed by Elite Homes, in the highly sought-after Lake Forest community, which is ready for you to move in. This home offers 5,668 finished square feet on a 0.30-acre lot with 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and 2 half baths. Efficiently designed for both everyday living and effortless entertainment. This two-story home features a finished walkout basement, private decks overlooking the woods and a creek. Soaring ceilings, a great room filled with natural light, an enormous gourmet kitchen adjoining the great room, and a walkout to a sweet, enclosed patio room leading to a large deck, and to the lower level. A central island with seating and gathering features, and easy access to both covered and open deck areas, ideally for entertaining or relaxing. A large primary bed/bathroom features a high ceiling, a private retreat, two walk-in closets with mirrored doors, a his & her vanity, and a beautifully designed, large soaking tub & shower with lots of natural lighting. Lower level with two bedrooms, a third walk-in closet, an exercise room, a billiard room, a family room, one full and one half bath. Walk around the wet bar and the fireplace; could be a perfect in-law guest suite. 2 HVACs; all are large rooms. First-floor laundry room and half bath complete the main floor. You'll find two generously sized bedrooms and a Jack-and-Jill full bath, offering plenty of space for family or guests. Additional highlights include a 3-car garage. New roof (2024), a new driveway & walkway to the front door were completely replaced in June 2026. Pressure-washed and stained all the decks and stairs in June 2026. Residents of Lake Forest enjoy exceptional amenities, including walking trails, playgrounds, clubhouses, pools, tennis courts, scenic lakes, and a membership golf course. Conveniently located near fabulous restaurants, shopping, and major highways, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort, space, and lifestyle. A park-like setting with creek and mature trees offers privacy and serenity. Don't miss out.

Getting Around

2
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
1
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

8/10
Stopher Elementary SchoolGrades PK-51.0 mi
8/10
Crosby Middle SchoolGrades 6-84.0 mi
5/10
Eastern High SchoolGrades 9-122.5 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1997

Materials

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction materials: Brick Veneer

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Traditional
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Walkout Finished

Bedroom

  • Level: Second

Bedroom

  • Level: Basement

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 5
  • Full bathrooms: 3
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 2

Dining Room

  • Level: First

Family Room

  • Level: Basement

Features

  • Open Floorplan
  • Number of fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area below ground: 2,258
  • Finished area above ground: 3,410

Full Bathroom

  • Level: Second

Full Bathroom

  • Level: Basement

Great Room

  • Level: First

Half Bathroom

  • Level: First

Half Bathroom

  • Level: Basement

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Electric,Forced Air,Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 3,410
  • Total interior livable area: 5,668 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: First

Laundry

  • Level: First

Primary Bathroom

  • Level: First

Primary Bedroom

  • Level: First

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 21249004920000

Features

  • Stories: 2
  • Patio & porch: Deck,Porch
  • Waterfront features: Creek

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.32 Acres
  • Features: Irregular Lot,Cul-De-Sac
  • Lot size dimensions: 63 x 25 x 177 x 79 x 150

Parking

  • Total spaces: 3
  • Parking features: Attached
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 3
  • Covered spaces: 3

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Inland Flooding
Tornado
Heat Wave

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Kentucky Counties

Flood
Mud Landslide
Severe Storm
Straight Line Winds
Tornado
Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $4,296$51,552
Home Insurance *$398$4,776
Property Taxes $720$8,640
Electricity $447$5,371
Total$5,861$70,332
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$200,948/yr
40% on housing$175,830/yr
45% on housing$156,293/yr

Kentucky FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 4,102Commercial: 175
Total Premiums$2.55M
Total Exposure$206.09M

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 6.3%
6.3%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 6.0%
6.0%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 2.4%
2.4%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$150This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 40245$197
Jefferson County$145

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 40245$171
Jefferson County$160

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-07-14Price change$849,700
2026-06-23Listed for sale$879,700
2000-03-15Sold$493,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentKim Greenwalt
BrokerageSemonin Realtors

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