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253 Thompson Ave, Louisville, KY, 40206

4beds
3baths
1,928sqft
$400,000
$207price/sqft
$2,851/moest. monthly cost
$114,040/yrincome needed

About This Home

Turnkey, fully renovated income-producing short-term rental opportunity! This beautifully rehabbed property is ready to generate immediate cash flow and comes fully furnished and stocked, making it a seamless addition to any investor's portfolio. The first floor features a spacious 3-bedroom, 2 full bathroom layout, thoughtfully updated with modern finishes and designed for comfort and functionality. The second floor offers a separate 1-bedroom, 1-bath unit, ideal for maximizing rental income through flexible booking options or multi-unit hosting. Every detail has been taken care of—all furniture, linens, appliances, cookware, and essentials will remain, allowing for a true plug-and-play investment from day one. The seller prefers to package this property with 255 Thompson, presenting A rare opportunity to acquire multiple income-producing STRs in one transaction and scale your portfolio instantly. Whether you're an experienced investor or entering the short-term rental market, this is a low-hassle, high-potential property you won't want to miss.

Getting Around

61
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
41
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

5/10
Meyzeek Middle SchoolGrades 6-82.5 mi
1/10
Waggener High SchoolGrades 9-124.2 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1900

Materials

  • Roof: Pitched,Shingle
  • Construction materials: Wood Frame,Aluminum Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: MultiFamily
  • Architectural style: Other
  • Property subType: Duplex

Interior

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 3

Features

  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 1,928

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Electric,Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: Central Air,Wall/Window Unit(s)

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,928
  • Total interior livable area: 1,928 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 05088A01750000
  • Attached to another structure: Yes

Features

  • Patio & porch: Deck,Patio,Porch
  • Exterior features: Balcony

Lot

  • Features: Easement,Sidewalk
  • Lot size dimensions: 0

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

  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Tornado
Cold Wave
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 $2,022$24,264
Home Insurance *$231$2,772
Property Taxes $444$5,328
Electricity $154$1,850
Total$2,851$34,212
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$97,748/yr
40% on housing$85,530/yr
45% on housing$76,026/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

$207This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 40206$143
Jefferson County$144

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 40206$219
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
2026-05-05Listed for sale$400,000
2022-09-09Listing removed--
2022-07-26Price change$275,000
2022-07-15Listed for sale$295,000
2009-08-12Sold$150,000
2002-01-25Sold$141,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentBryce Cariel
BrokerageCaperton Realty

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