For Sale30d on marketHistoric · 100 yrs
120 N 42nd St
Louisville, KY, 40212 • Shawnee • Jefferson County
$195,000
$59/sqft
-$20,000 since Apr 8, 2026
Down payment assistance available
4Beds
3Baths
3,279Sqft
0.12 acLot
1926Built
Property DNA
Other Style
Built 1926 · 100 years of history
None
Shawnee
Outdoor Living
Deck · Porch
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1926 · Historic
This Craftsman bungalow offers 1,997 finished square feet of above-grade living across two levels, plus an additional 1,282 finished square feet on the lower level — nearly 3,300 total finished square feet. Hardwood floors run throughout the main and upper levels. Each of the three levels has its own kitchen, full bathroom, separate exterior entrance, and separate utility meter. All three floors are also connected by a main interior staircase. The floor plan can function as a single connected home or be separated by level depending on your needs. Updates include newer kitchen and bathroom finishes throughout. Out back you'll find a deck and privacy fence. Owner-occupied buyers may wish to explore short or mid-term rental potential for one or more levels as a way to offset carrying costs or generate additional income. Buyer to verify feasibility with applicable regulations. Zoned R5-TN. Located in Louisville's Shawnee neighborhood.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,280/month
Principal & Interest$1,020
Property Tax$195
Insurance$65
Down payment20% ($39,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.83% rate · 30yr fixed · $156,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1926
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air
ParkingOpen Parking
Lot5,227 sqft
Days on Zillow30 Days
Price/sqft$59
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleOther
Year built1926
Stories2
Systems
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air
RoofShingle
ConstructionVinyl Siding
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOff Street, Entry Rear
BasementFinished
FencingPartial
Lot5,227 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodShawnee
Annual tax$1,667
Parcel01009G01420000
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths3
Features & details
7 categories of property features
Interior Features
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Exterior Features
Parking
Off Street
Entry Rear
Construction
Vinyl Siding
Patio & Porch
Deck
Porch
Lot Features
Sidewalk
Utilities
Electricity Connected
Room details
18 rooms detailed
Bedroom
FirstBedroom
FirstBedroom
SecondBedroom
SecondFull Bathroom
FirstFull Bathroom
SecondListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market30
Est. value$194,400
Est. rent$1,741/mo
Tax rate0.91%
Price/sqft$59
On marketMar 20, 2026
PostedMar 9, 2026
Last sold$85,000
MLS updatedApr 8, 2026
Tour days9
Views325
Favorites26
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3 schools rated nearby
Location
Louisville, KY, 40212
Price history
12 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 8, 2026Price Change$195,000$59Metro Search Inc. LLC DBA Apex MLS
Mar 20, 2026Listed For Sale$215,000$66Metro Search Inc. LLC DBA Apex MLS
Mar 13, 2026Contingent$215,000$66Metro Search Inc. LLC DBA Apex MLS
Mar 9, 2026Listed For Sale$215,000$66Metro Search Inc. LLC DBA Apex MLS
Nov 1, 2020Listing Removed$600—Go Section8
Aug 18, 2020Listed For Rent$600—Go Section8
Oct 31, 2019Listing Removed$90,000$27Semonin REALTORS
Oct 31, 2019Listed For Sale$90,000$27Semonin REALTORS
Oct 22, 2019Sold$85,000$26Metro Search Inc. LLC DBA Apex MLS
Oct 8, 2019Pending Sale$90,000$27Semonin REALTORS
Sep 25, 2019Price Change$90,000$27Semonin REALTORS
Aug 21, 2019Listed For Sale$95,000$29Semonin REALTORS
Price Change$195,000
Apr 8, 2026•$59/sqft•Metro Search Inc. LLC DBA Apex MLS
Listed For Sale$215,000
Mar 20, 2026•$66/sqft•Metro Search Inc. LLC DBA Apex MLS
Contingent$215,000
Mar 13, 2026•$66/sqft•Metro Search Inc. LLC DBA Apex MLS
Listed For Sale$215,000
Mar 9, 2026•$66/sqft•Metro Search Inc. LLC DBA Apex MLS
Listing Removed$600
Nov 1, 20200•Go Section8
Listed For Rent$600
Aug 18, 20200•Go Section8
Listing Removed$90,000
Oct 31, 2019•$27/sqft•Semonin REALTORS
Listed For Sale$90,000
Oct 31, 2019•$27/sqft•Semonin REALTORS
Sold$85,000
Oct 22, 2019•$26/sqft•Metro Search Inc. LLC DBA Apex MLS
Pending Sale$90,000
Oct 8, 2019•$27/sqft•Semonin REALTORS
Price Change$90,000
Sep 25, 2019•$27/sqft•Semonin REALTORS
Listed For Sale$95,000
Aug 21, 2019•$29/sqft•Semonin REALTORS
Tax history
14 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 9, 2023$1,667$124,200
Apr 9, 2022$1,156$85,000
Apr 9, 2021$1,232$85,000
Apr 9, 2020$1,168$85,000
Apr 9, 2019$1,168$74,250
Apr 9, 2018$877$66,230
Apr 9, 2017$877$66,230
Apr 9, 2013$662$66,230
Apr 9, 2011$761$76,140
Apr 9, 2010$761$76,140
Apr 9, 2009$761$76,140
Apr 9, 2006—$92,210
Apr 9, 2005—$92,210
Apr 9, 2004—$61,600
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Local context around this listing
Louisville, KY • Jefferson County
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Nearby zip codes
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