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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.

Photo of a home in Finchville, KY 40022
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.

Photo of a home in Louisville, KY 40245
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!

Family in front of their home
National press groups are starting to realize what we Louisvillians already know, Louisville is a great place to live.
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Top 10 Wealthiest Zip Codes in Louisville – #5 Goshen, KY 40026

Each Friday we’ll be counting down the wealthiest ZIP codes in Louisville, Kentucky. Today we’re posting the 5th wealthiest ZIP, 40026, a 30 square mile area in Oldham County, about 10 miles to the northeast of Louisville.

Photo of a home in Goshen, KY 40026
Goshen has a few great, high-end neighborhoods like the one above but it’s mostly wide expanses of grass and trees. Did I mention horse farms?

Average Household Income: $107,711
Average/Median Home Value: $277,365/$217,167
Number of Homes over $1M: 24
Source: BusinessFirstofLouisville.com

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Louisville Real Estate And Retirement Planning, Putting The Two Together

A lot of people may not consider their Louisville real estate when they are planning for retirement. Savings and income are the main focus of retirement planning but real estate can play an important part in the process. (By the way, I know a great Louisville financial planner, if you need one.)

Photo of a senior couple looking at a model of their Louisville dream home
Is building your Louisville dream home part of your retirement plans? Or, would downsizing and traveling the world be more your style?
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Top 10 Wealthiest Zip Codes in Louisville – #6 Louisville, KY 40241

Each Friday we’ll be counting down the wealthiest ZIP codes in Louisville, Kentucky. Today’s is 40241 and it comes in at the #6 wealthiest ZIP in Louisville. You know what else? It’s also my home! The sad part is that our household is likely bringing the average down.

Photo of a home in 40241 ZIP Louisville KY
Lots of great neighborhoods across a fairly wide price range. This shot is of Beech Spring Farm one of Louisville’s newest high-end subdivisions.

Average Household Income: $100,750
Average/Median Home Value: $261,352/$228,316
Number of Homes over $1M: 52
Source: BusinessFirstofLouisville.com

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Top 10 Wealthiest Zip Codes in Louisville – #7 Simpsonville, KY 40067

Each Friday we’ll be counting down the wealthiest ZIP codes in Louisville, Kentucky. Our #7 wealthiest ZIP in Louisville today is 40067, located on the Eastern edge of Louisville. Almost 45 square miles, homes in this area generally have very large lots and a healthy dose of privacy.

Photo of a home in Simpsonville, KY
Wide open spaces mark this ZIP code, very rural living. Simpsonville is part of it but not nearly all.

Average Household Income: $100,027
Average/Median Home Value: $364,949/$228,947
Number of Homes over $1M: 102
Source: BusinessFirstofLouisville.com

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Louisville Needs Better Marketing to Enhance National Reputation

City Livability Awards report cover graphic
Louisville was the top city in the nation for livability in 2008. But just a year later it doesn’t crack the Top 15? Makes you wonder.

Each day my little electronic minions spider across the interwebs to find news items related to Louisville KY, local real estate, and other assorted topics.

They do their job fairly well; quite well when you consider what I’m paying them.

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Top 10 Wealthiest Zip Codes in Louisville – #8 Fisherville, KY 40023

Each Friday we’ll be counting down the wealthiest ZIP codes in Louisville, Kentucky. Today, the 8th wealthiest ZIP code by Average Household Income is 40023 or Fisherville. 40023 is only about 20 square miles. A very rural setting but still in Jefferson County and close to Jeffersontown.

Large lots with a healthy dose of privacy characterize homes in and around Fisherville.

Average Household Income: $99,667
Average/Median Home Value: $317,252/$259,173
Number of Homes over $1M: 23
Source: BusinessFirstofLouisville.com

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