1209 Winterbranch Way, Louisville, KY, 40245
About This Home
Welcome to this spacious and beautifully designed home in the highly sought-after Lake Forest community, offering 4,761 finished square feet on a .30 acre lot with 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, and 1 half bath. Big ticket items are taken care of with a new roof (2024), new water heater (2024), and new hot tub (2024). Thoughtfully designed for both everyday living and entertaining, this home features a two-story great room filled with natural light, complete with custom built-ins and a see-through fireplace that creates a warm and inviting atmosphere. The main level offers a formal dining room and a private first-floor office, perfect for working from home. The kitchen and dining area are designed for gathering, featuring a center island with seating and easy access to both covered and open deck areas—ideal for entertaining or relaxing while overlooking the fenced-in backyard. The spacious primary suite offers a private retreat with a large walk-in closet and an en suite bath featuring separate vanities, a soaking tub, and a separate shower. A laundry room and half bath complete the main floor. Upstairs, you'll find three generously sized bedrooms and two full baths, offering plenty of space for family or guests. The finished walkout lower level expands the living space with versatile areas for a family room, game room, bar, workout room, along with an additional bedroom and full bath, plus direct access to the lower-level patio and hot tub. Additional highlights include a 3-car garage and hardwood and luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout the main living areas. 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.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1998
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: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Basement
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Breakfast Room
- Level: First
Dining Room
- Level: First
Exercise Room
- Level: Basement
Family Room
- Level: Basement
Features
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 1,686
- Finished area above ground: 3,075
Full Bathroom
- Level: Second
Full Bathroom
- Level: Second
Full Bathroom
- Level: Basement
Game Room
- Level: Basement
Great Room
- Level: First
Half Bathroom
- Level: First
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 3,075
- Total interior livable area: 4,761 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: First
Laundry
- Level: First
Office
- Level: First
Other
- Level: Basement
Primary Bathroom
- Level: First
Primary Bedroom
- Level: First
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 305311810000
Features
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: Association
- Patio & porch: Deck,Patio,Porch
Lot
- Lot size: 0.30 Acres
- Features: Cul-De-Sac
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
- Tornado
- Heat Wave
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Kentucky Counties
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $3,483 | $41,796 |
| Home Insurance * | $323 | $3,876 |
| Property Taxes | $664 | $7,968 |
| Electricity | $375 | $4,511 |
| Total | $4,845 | $58,140 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Kentucky FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-07 | Price change | $739,000 |
| 2026-04-08 | Listed for sale | $749,000 |
| 2023-06-22 | Sold | $640,000 |
| 2023-05-08 | Pending sale | $648,500 |
| 2023-04-27 | Listed for sale | $648,500 |
| 2022-06-13 | Sold | $605,000 |
| 2022-04-20 | Contingent | $659,000 |
| 2022-04-20 | Listed for sale | $659,000 |
| 2019-09-14 | Listing removed | $494,000 |
| 2019-04-05 | Price change | $494,000 |
| 2019-03-13 | Listed for sale | $500,000 |
| 2016-12-09 | Sold | $342,000 |
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