Louisville Neighborhoods

Exploring the St Matthews area of Louisville KY

If you are on the search for a new home, then you absolutely must learn about St. Matthews, one of the most acclaimed and luxurious of all Louisville real estate locations. St. Matthews has 12 prime neighborhoods to choose from, all accommodating to your wants and needs. Every area of St. Matthews’s real estate has its own unique character and scenic views, appealing to interested home buyers of every type. Let me tell you more about each neighborhood.

• Beechwood Village – Established in the mid 1950’s, the City of Beechwood Village is bounded by Hubbards Lane and Shelbyville Road. With less than 600 homes in the city, the neighborhood boasts long-time community ties with its residents, many have lived there longer than 50 years. One of the most desirable locations in Eastern Louisville, the city offers not only tranquility and peacefulness to residents, but also convenient access to the best restaurants, shoppes, banks, and more. Annual...

The Highlands- Neighborhood Explanation

If you are looking for the best place to let loose and relax in Louisville, then the Highlands is where you need to head out to. Not considered a party area, the Highlands is a unique collection of approximately 8 neighborhoods that are populated with local bars, restaurants, and shops that gives residents and visitors the best in both day and nightlife. Located between Bardstown Road and Baxter Avenue and sitting on top of Beargrass Creek, the 3 mile stretch called the Highlands is home to more than 35,000 people.

Louisville Highlands BoulevardThe neighborhoods are diverse, and include both the most luxurious homes in Louisville, and also many historic homes to the middle class and upper class. If you are looking for real estate in Louisville, then the Highlands will certainly compliment...

A Peek into the History and Culture of Louisville’s Neighborhoods: Germantown and the Highlands

Germantown is a small town located within the city limits of Louisville/Jefferson County in the state of Kentucky. The small town was officially founded by Whitfield Craig in 1784. Originally settled by mostly German immigrants, this area began as mostly small farms and butcher shops. It is small community that registered a modest 154 inhabitants as of the 2011 census. The biggest event in the area is the annual Germantown Fair that takes place between late July and early August. This annual event includes agricultural exhibits, youth exhibits, the youth market livestock auction, Demolition Derby, and several other popular attractions. The Germantown Fair has been held every year since its inception in 1854, and is known by locals as “Old Reliable.”

The Germantown area is comprised mostly of small "shotgun" houses that get their name from their small size and the way that the rooms are arranged. The rooms are arranged one behind the other, and if a person were to fire a shotgun...