For Sale18d on marketHistoric · 96 yrs
126 N 42nd St
Louisville, KY, 40212 • Shawnee • Jefferson County
$130,000
$114/sqft
Down payment assistance available
3Beds
2Baths
1,136Sqft
0.1 acLot
1930Built
Property DNA
Cape Cod Style
Built 1930 · 96 years of history
None
Shawnee
Outdoor Living
Porch
1 Fireplace
Cozy heat source
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Listed 18 days ago · 476 views · 18 saves
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1930 · Historic
Welcome to this well-maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home perfect for both owner-occupants or investors looking to add a strong rental to their portfolio! The main level features a convenient first-floor bedroom and a comfortable living area that flows into the kitchen. Upstairs you'll find two additional bedrooms and a full bath, offering a great layout with space for everyone. The unfinished basement provides tons of potential to finish it to create even more living space, a game room, gym, or storage. There's also an extra flex room already in place, perfect for a home office or hobby area and a full bathroom. Enjoy a large backyard, ideal for entertaining, pets, or gardening, plus a driveway with off-street parking. Once received $1,350/month making this an excellent investment opportunity. Don't miss your chance to own a versatile property.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights driveway with off-street parking and convenient first-floor bedroom as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$854/month
Principal & Interest$680
Property Tax$130
Insurance$43
Down payment20% ($26,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.83% rate · 30yr fixed · $104,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1930
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
ParkingOpen Parking
Lot4,356 sqft
Days on Zillow18 Days
Price/sqft$114
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleCape Cod
Year built1930
Stories2
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
RoofShingle
ConstructionVinyl Siding
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOff Street, Driveway
BasementUnfinished
Fireplaces1
FencingChain Link
Lot4,356 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodShawnee
Annual tax$693
Parcel01009G00500000
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
7 categories of property features
Interior Features
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Exterior Features
Parking
Off Street
Driveway
Construction
Vinyl Siding
Patio & Porch
Porch
Lot Features
Sidewalk
Cleared
Utilities
Electricity Connected
Room details
10 rooms detailed
Bedroom
FirstBedroom
SecondBedroom
SecondFull Bathroom
SecondHalf Bathroom
BasementFamily Room
BasementListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market18
Est. value$126,800
Est. rent$1,273/mo
Tax rate0.91%
Price/sqft$114
On marketMar 22, 2026
PostedMar 22, 2026
Last sold$65,000
MLS updatedMar 31, 2026
Tour days9
Views476
Favorites18
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3 schools rated nearby
Location
Louisville, KY, 40212
Price history
18 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Mar 22, 2026Listed For Sale$130,000$114Metro Search Inc. LLC DBA Apex MLS
Apr 11, 2023Sold$65,000$57Public Record
May 10, 2022Listing Removed——Metro Search Inc. LLC DBA Apex MLS
Feb 22, 2022Listed For Sale$120,000$106Metro Search Inc. LLC DBA Apex MLS
Mar 22, 2018Sold$23,000$20Public Record
Sep 15, 2015Sold$23,000$20Metro Search Inc. LLC DBA Apex MLS
Sep 8, 2015Pending Sale$25,900$23DREAM J P Pirtle REALTORS
Jul 20, 2015Price Change$25,900$23DREAM J P Pirtle REALTORS
May 12, 2015Price Change$29,999$26DREAM J P Pirtle REALTORS
Mar 30, 2015Price Change$31,999$28DREAM J P Pirtle REALTORS
Feb 24, 2015Listed For Sale$32,000$28Dream J P Pirtle Realtors
Dec 27, 2014Listing Removed$34,900$31At Your Service Real Estate
Oct 28, 2014Price Change$34,900$31At Your Service Real Estate
Sep 24, 2014Price Change$35,000$31At Your Service Real Estate
Jul 4, 2014Listed For Sale$37,500$33At Your Service Real Estate
Jul 1, 2010Listing Removed$39,900$35Prudential Real Estate
Mar 31, 2010Price Change$39,900$35Prudential Real Estate
Nov 15, 2009Listed For Sale$50,000$44Prudential Real Estate
Listed For Sale$130,000
Mar 22, 2026•$114/sqft•Metro Search Inc. LLC DBA Apex MLS
Sold$65,000
Apr 11, 2023•$57/sqft•Public Record
Listing Removed—
May 10, 2022•Metro Search Inc. LLC DBA Apex MLS
Listed For Sale$120,000
Feb 22, 2022•$106/sqft•Metro Search Inc. LLC DBA Apex MLS
Sold$23,000
Mar 22, 2018•$20/sqft•Public Record
Sold$23,000
Sep 15, 2015•$20/sqft•Metro Search Inc. LLC DBA Apex MLS
Pending Sale$25,900
Sep 8, 2015•$23/sqft•DREAM J P Pirtle REALTORS
Price Change$25,900
Jul 20, 2015•$23/sqft•DREAM J P Pirtle REALTORS
Price Change$29,999
May 12, 2015•$26/sqft•DREAM J P Pirtle REALTORS
Price Change$31,999
Mar 30, 2015•$28/sqft•DREAM J P Pirtle REALTORS
Listed For Sale$32,000
Feb 24, 2015•$28/sqft•Dream J P Pirtle Realtors
Listing Removed$34,900
Dec 27, 2014•$31/sqft•At Your Service Real Estate
Price Change$34,900
Oct 28, 2014•$31/sqft•At Your Service Real Estate
Price Change$35,000
Sep 24, 2014•$31/sqft•At Your Service Real Estate
Listed For Sale$37,500
Jul 4, 2014•$33/sqft•At Your Service Real Estate
Listing Removed$39,900
Jul 1, 2010•$35/sqft•Prudential Real Estate
Price Change$39,900
Mar 31, 2010•$35/sqft•Prudential Real Estate
Listed For Sale$50,000
Nov 15, 2009•$44/sqft•Prudential Real Estate
Tax history
15 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 9, 2023$693$51,660
Apr 9, 2022$482$35,430
Apr 9, 2021$514$35,430
Apr 9, 2020$487$35,430
Apr 9, 2019$487$35,430
Apr 9, 2018$292$22,050
Apr 9, 2017$292$22,050
Apr 9, 2013$405$40,480
Apr 9, 2011$441$44,080
Apr 9, 2010$441$44,080
Apr 9, 2009$441$44,080
Apr 9, 2007—$52,980
Apr 9, 2006—$52,980
Apr 9, 2005—$52,980
Apr 9, 2004—$49,000
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Local context around this listing
Louisville, KY • Jefferson County
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Nearby zip codes
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