The Highlands is an area of Louisville that is hard to describe and most locals will have a different definition of the boundaries, depending upon where they live themselves, and whether or not they want to be inclusive, or exclusive!
Having grown up in the Highlands myself, I can attest to the fact that is one of the "funkiest" areas of town, with small Mom and Pop stores mixed in along Bardstown Road, the main thorough fare of the area. In addition, some of Louisville's very best restaurants are located here, such as Lilly's, Jack Fry's and Seviche.
Some of the areas most desirable homes are found here, including homes in almost every price range. In Germantown, you can find entry level homes that always seem in demand. In some smaller neighborhoods, such as Deer Park, or Tyler Park, you will find a higher price range, but still affordable for many first time buyers or move up buyers. In addition, some of Louisville?s priciest homes will be located in the Highlands, along Cherokee Road and surrounding streets, with some homes in excess of one or two million dollars.
The Highlands are popular with students, young professionals, artists and older residents as well. Perhaps one of the most eclectic mix of people, stores and restaurants can be found in the Highlands and St Matthews as well as Crescent Hill.
Video Tour of The Highlands
My office is in the Highlands and I have probably driven up and down just about every street in the area. Usually, I am simply going from here to there, but on some days, I grab my video camera and just grab a short video of a few streets, to help people get an idea of what exactly makes the Highlands so special.
The Highlands Homes
Having grown up, and still working, in the Highlands, affords me the opportunity to swing through many different parts of the area, always with a camera by my side. When I have a little extra time, and perhaps no clients in the car with me, I like to stop and take a few pictures of some of the more interesting homes and attractions I come across. Please notice that I did not say that all of these homes are for sale, simply that I like them, for one reason or another. Take a look at the slide show below and let me know what you think.
Louisville Highlands Real Estate Blog
When I'm not out taking pictures or showing clients a new home, I like to check on market statistics, and write very short articles about what how the market is behaving in the Highlands. For instance, if you are thinking of selling your home soon, wouldn't you like to know how many homes are for sale in your zip code? Or how long they are staying on the market? If you think like me, and find that information helpful, then you should enjoy the blog feed I have provided below with a few of my most recent articles about homes for sale in the Highlands.
Highlands Homes For Sale
Which streets, and homes, are considered part of the Highlands probably depends upon who you are talking to. You have the Upper Highlands, Original Highlands, Germantown and a few other neighborhoods that all lay claim to the title of The Highlands. Simply for ease, I will just call it zip codes 40204 and 40205 and understand that I am being a little loose with the actual boundaries. In any case, if you have any interest in what is for sale in the Highlands, please feel free to use the interactive map below, which is fed by homes in the Google Base system, which may have a few differences with our local MLS. So if you have any questions at all, please feel free to contact me, and I will clear up any confusion.
