Top 10 Wealthiest Zip Codes in Louisville – #1 Glenview, KY 40025

Today is our final Friday covering the wealthiest ZIP codes in Louisville, Kentucky. Drumroll please *ratta tat tat* The #1 wealthiest ZIP code in Louisville is 40025! With only about 130 addresses in this area, it’s a very exclusive and affluent part of Louisville.

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Many of Louisville’s most stately mansions are located in Glenview.

Average Household Income: $186,271
Average/Median Home Value: $571,386/$400,000
Number of Homes over $1M: 15
Source: BusinessFirstofLouisville.com

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Buying A Condo In Louisville – Digging Deep Before Setting Pen To Paper

If you’re thinking about buying a condo in Louisville you should take some steps to dig deep and find out more about the unit and the association. On the surface, everything can look fine, even when there is trouble brewing below. Here are some things you can do to really find out what’s happening in the condo community you are interested in.

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Purchasing a Louisville condo is similar to purchasing a new home but with a few important differences. Make sure your trusted advisor in real estate understands them.
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Some Popular Louisville Housing Options

Some popular areas to move to in Louisville are those that have been renovated to make them more attractive to people who are looking for a place to live. A few of these are the new, hip East Market District and the traditionally classic Old Louisville.

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These duplex properties in Clifton gave the owner the opportunity to live on one side and rent out the other.
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Top 10 Wealthiest Zip Codes in Louisville – #2 Prospect, KY 40059

Each Friday we’ll be counting down the wealthiest ZIP codes in Louisville, Kentucky. Today, the 2nd wealthiest ZIP code in Louisville is 40059, also known as Prospect. Located in the Northeast portion of Louisville, spanning both Jefferson and Oldham County.

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Looking for your Louisville mansion? There are plenty to choose from in 40059, such as this incredible estate home.

Average Household Income: $170,842
Average/Median Home Value: $448,326/$373,141
Number of Homes over $1M: 286
Source: BusinessFirstofLouisville.com

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Top 10 Wealthiest Zip Codes in Louisville – #3 Finchville, KY 40022

Each Friday we’ll be counting down the wealthiest ZIP codes in Louisville, Kentucky. Today, the 3rd wealthiest ZIP code is 40022 and is primarily made up of Finchville, KY. This area is the very definition of rural with almost no typical neighborhoods. But instead, wide-open spaces and lots of scenic nature.

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Very large lots are the norm with plenty of privacy in 40022.

Average Household Income: $141,588
Average/Median Home Value: $405,123/$287,500
Number of Homes over $1M: 25
Source: BusinessFirstofLouisville.com

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7 Top Home Design Trends for 2012

Although there are some who believe that the housing recession has passed, it has had a major effect on real estate throughout the country. The purpose of this article is to see how the down market is changing home design trends going forward, in particular in 2012.

Design Trends towards small rooms and energy efficient windows to bring the outside in
Several design trends for 2012 can be seen in this photo: smaller rooms, energy-efficient windows, and bringing more of the outside in.
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Top 10 Wealthiest Zip Codes in Louisville – #4 Louisville, KY 40245

Each Friday we’ll be counting down the wealthiest ZIP codes in Louisville, Kentucky. Today, we’re looking at the #4 wealthiest ZIP code in Louisville, 40245. This ZIP is about 33 square miles just east of the Gene Snyder Expressway between I64 and I71.

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Lake Forest (see above) is the most famous of all Louisville neighborhoods but there are a number of great subdivisions on 40245.

Average Household Income: $113,663
Average/Median Home Value: $366,348/$301,795
Number of Homes over $1M: 265
Source: BusinessFirstofLouisville.com

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More than Just the Derby: Why Louisville Is Such A Great Place To Live

When nonresidents think of Louisville, images of the Derby typically emerge. The stylish hats adorning the heads of lovely ladies…the well-dressed gentlemen…the thrill of competition. Indeed, the Kentucky Derby Festival, which begins with the Thunder Over Louisville (a kind of opening ceremony on a grand scale), includes approximately 70 official events! There are parties galore! Everything culminates with the most famous horse race in the world. But honestly, Louisville is more than just the Derby!

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National press groups are starting to realize what we Louisvillians already know, Louisville is a great place to live.
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