1256 S 3rd St, Louisville, KY 40203 | MLS #1715555 | Semonin Realtors
 
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1256 S 3rd StLouisville, KY 40203

Single Family · 9 Beds · 6 Full Baths · 7,689 Sq. ft. | 0.20 Acres
$1,150,000 Active

1256 S 3rd St Overview

Time on Site:
53 days
Visits:
18

Total Sq. Ft. listed is main home and carriage house. This is an absolutely must see if you are looking for an amazing single-family mansion or to continue to use portions of the property for Airbnb with great income. Welcome home to this magnificent circa 1884 Second Empire Renaissance Revival mansion situated on a corner lot on Millionaires Row in Historic Old Louisville offering 6100+ Sq. Ft. of living space plus an additional 2400 Sq. Ft. in the unfinished basement with tons of storage or room for expansion. This incredible property also offers a fully renovated 1543 Sq Ft., 3-bedroom, 2 bath carriage house (325 W Ormsby Ave.). This property offers the use of both Commercial & Residential Zoning (which does not require special permits to operate Airbnb). Enter the spacious grand entry foyer with black and white marble flooring leading back to the center staircase. To the left of the foyer is the elegant formal living room with curved plaster crown molding, picture rail, a brass and crystal chandelier and gorgeous original fireplace mantel at the rear of the living room and foyer is the grand staircase sweeping us to the 3rd floor with a custom mural & skylight above to keep it light filled. Behind the staircase you will find the gorgeous banquet sized dining room and another sitting parlor. Beyond this area is a galley styled kitchen with breakfast bar which opens to a spacious eating area with period fireplace mantel, a bedroom along with a full bath that has a stack washer and dryer, mosaic tile floors, and a ceramic surround tub/shower combination. This is the area that the current owners reside in when they Airbnb the main house. The Airbnb guests enjoy the formal living room on the 1st floor along with the 2nd and 3rd floors. The second floor provides a huge wonderfully renovated open kitchen with dining and sitting area and a separate laundry room with sink. There are 3 generous bedrooms and 2 exquisite marble baths on this floor as well. (please view photos, videos and the Matterport virtual tour to see all this homes beauty). Up to the 3rd floor where you will find 2 additional bedrooms (1 with heart of pine flooring, 1 with oak flooring) and another full bath. The magnificent front BR is currently being used as a library/office and boasts pressed tin ceilings, curved crown molding, extremely tall built-in bookshelves with rolling library ladder on one side and bookcases & display shelves on the other side. The triple windows across the front offer 2 custom & private window seats resembling ancient thrones. Due to its size, this room has an independent mini-split HVAC system to ensure comfort for their guests. Now we are moving back to the incredible renovated carriage house (purchased by the current owner in 2021) that was completely gutted and renovated into a fabulous Airbnb unit that is 1543 Sq. Ft. with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a wonderful kitchen with island and breakfast bar, a wonderful living room a stacking washer and dryer, expose brick accent walls and a wonderful 123 Sq. Ft. 2nd floor deck overlooking the courtyard with a wonderful arbor and patio area below. This is a 5-star rated Airbnb in Old Louisville that generates thousands of tourists annually. The Carriage house rents for $230 per night with a 2-night minimum along with the main house with 5 bedrooms & 3 full baths that rents for $430 per night. Derby and special events have drawn $800 per night in the carriage house and $1200 per night in the main house all with allowing the owners to have their own private space in the rear section of the main house. Old Louisville offers so many wonderful venues, Olmsted's Central Park with renovated tennis courts, a children's playground & splash pad along with the amphitheater with Shakespeare in the Park, free community concerts and a place to walk and enjoy nature in the middle of downtown. Notable restaurants include 610 Magnolia at 6th & Magnolia and the historic Buck's Restaurant on Ormsby Ave

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1256 S 3rd St Facts & Features

  • Type Single Family
  • Sq. ft. 7,689
  • Price/Sq.ft. $150
  • Lot 0.20 Acres

Details

General

Association/HOA

  • Association Amenities: Tennis Court,Playground
  • Association: false

School Information

  • School District: Jefferson

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1884

Location/Region

  • County Or Parish: Jefferson
  • MLS Area Major: 01-Dtwn Old Louisville/Shively/West Lou
  • MLS Area Minor: 01-Dtwn Old Louisville/Shively/West Lou
  • Subdivision Name: OLD LOUISVILLE

General Information

  • Parcel Number: 08032A01040000
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential

Interior

Parking Information

  • Garage: false

Beds/Baths

  • Bathrooms Full: 6
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total: 6
  • Bedrooms Total: 9

Building Interior

  • Above Grade Finished Area: 7689.0
  • Building Area Source: Appraiser
  • Building Area Total: 7689.0

General Information

  • Fireplace: true
  • Fireplaces Total: 7
  • Living Area: 7689.0
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Rooms Total: 17
  • Stories: 3

Exterior

Parking Information

  • Parking Features: On Street,Off Street,Entry Rear

Lot Information

  • Lot Features: Sidewalk,Storm Sewer
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Lot Size Area: 0.2
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 50X180
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 8712.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Water Source: Public

Building Exterior/Construction

  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Attached Garage: false
  • Construction Materials: Wood Frame,Brick,Stone
  • Roof: Slate,Flat,Shingle

General Information

  • Fencing: Privacy,Wood,Brick
  • Other Structures: Guest House
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected,Fuel:Natural

Room Information

Room: Bedroom

  • Level: First

Room: Breakfast Room

  • Level: First

Room: Dining Room

  • Level: First

Room: Family Room

  • Level: First

Room: Foyer

  • Level: First

Room: Full Bathroom

  • Level: First

Room: Kitchen

  • Level: First

Room: Living Room

  • Level: First

Room: Bedroom

  • Level: Second

Room: Bedroom

  • Level: Second

Room: Bedroom

  • Level: Second

Room: Full Bathroom

  • Level: Second

Room: Kitchen

  • Level: Second

Room: Other

  • Level: Second

Room: Bedroom

  • Level: Third

Room: Bedroom

  • Level: Third

Room: Full Bathroom

  • Level: Third

1256 S 3rd St Neighborhood

Community

40203 (LOUISVILLE) Demographics

37
Median Age
5,974
Population Density (per sq. mile)
29%
College Educated
$25,129
Estimated Median Income
1,589
Estimated Total Home Owners
7,347
Estimated Total Renters
18% / 82%
Estimated Owner / Renter Divide
2
Estimated Average Household Size
Community data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc.

Schools

School data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc. School ratings are based on a scale of 1-5, with 5 being the highest rating and 1 being the lowest rating.

1256 S 3rd St Monthly Cost

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1256 S 3rd St Market Data

Based on the last 30 days in this zip code

$256,166
Average List Price
$129
Average Price per Square Foot
20
Properties Sold
82
Average Days on Market
78
Properties for Sale
Calculations provided by Reliance Network

1256 S 3rd St History

Date Event Value Agent
5/8/2026Source: Louisville MLS Status Change
Active
4/24/2026Source: Louisville MLS Added to Database
April 24, 2026