Norton Commons is very different from other areas in Louisville; it was built specifically to promote neighborhood orientation. Here residential homes and apartments, retail, dining, recreation and office building are all within walking distance, residents will rarely need to leave the confines of their community. In Norton Commons, the streets go together in grid patterns, sidewalks line the streets, lot sizes are smaller and front porches are favored over rear decks, all to promote a welcoming, neighborly environment.
Homes in Norton Commons have a very classic, simple urban design and are traditional in style. These homes have very clean lines and colors, two stories, front porches and rear garages. The median home price in Norton Commons in 2010 was about $393,250 and the average price per square foot is $170. Condos in Norton Commons start at around $137,000, townhomes start around $295,000 and single-family homes range from $290,000 to $900,000. On average, homes in Norton Commons have about 2,300 square feet and tend to stay on the market for about 100 days on average. Groundbreaking for Norton Commons began in 2004; therefore property is all under the age of 5 or 6 years and many homes are still in the construction process.
One of the most unique aspects of Norton Commons is the shopping and dining within just a few blocks from resident’s front porches. Some Norton Commons restaurants include Big Ben Café, Carmen’s Cupcakes, Verbena Café, Karem’s Pub and Grill and Tea Station Chinese Bistro. Retail shopping includes stores like Eclectica Gallery, Ribbons and Rags, Saratoga Design and Accessories and Something Blue.
If you are looking for a special, picture perfect village community that contains shopping, cafes, parks, pubs and office buildings all within a few blocks of your front door, check out the neighborhood of Norton Commons. You will be glad you visited this unique area of Louisville, Kentucky.
Norton Commons Prospect KY Real Estate listings are included above. These homes for sale in Norton Commons, a community on the eastern side of Jefferson County in Louisville, Kentucky, are updated every day from the Louisville MLS. If you have any questions about any of these Norton Commons homes for sale, just click the "Request More Information" button on any property detail page. We'd love to answer any questions you have.