USAKYLouisvilleOrmsby Place618 W Ormsby Ave

618 W Ormsby Ave, Louisville, KY

Name: 618 W Ormsby Ave, For Sale in Louisville - Zoocasa
Brand: White Picket Real Estate
SKU: 1708071
Price: 325000 USD

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For Sale

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$325,000

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MLS® 1708071

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Key Facts

Type Single Family Residence

Levels Residential

Size 1960 sqft

Garage No

Taxes

Days Active 0

Lot Size 0.08 acres

Approx. Age 1906

Avg. Price Per Sqft $165

MLS® Number 1708071

Property Address: 618 W Ormsby Ave, Louisville, KY, 40203

Average square foot calculated using Size range provided by listing agent.

Description

We have a story to share...The kind only a century-old home can tell...But first, the facts that help you sleep at night: The roof is just 5 years old. The water heater? Also 5 years. And the HVAC system has been keeping things comfortable for only 7. Add to that the everyday ease of dedicated rear off-street parking and a private, fenced courtyard tucked behind the home. Practical comforts that make historic living feel effortless. Solid bones, thoughtful updates, and the kind of mechanical peace of mind that let's history and charm shine without worry. Now that we've gotten the less exciting system details out of the way... Prepare to fall in love. Step with me into the unfolding tale of 618 West Ormsby Avenue. Just one block from Central Park, this American Foursquare has been turning pages since 1907, when Old Louisville was still taking shape and brick homes were built with intention and grace. Its story begins with courage. Cecilia Sheehy, newly widowed and raising six children, sold the family business and built this house as a place to steady her family's future. Her children grew up here, celebrated milestones here, and one even left for World War I from this very address. From the beginning, these walls held resilience, hope, and second chances. As decades passed, life layered itself into every room. The front porch witnessed laughter, long conversations, and even a mysterious moment in 1924 when a baby was left safely on its steps. A small but powerful reminder that this home has long been a place of shelter. Boarders, young couples, working professionals, and immigrants chasing the promise of America all found space here to begin again. In 2020, during renovations, hidden photo negatives were discovered beneath attic floorboards were images of former residents and the lions of Central Park with memories tucked away for over a hundred years, waiting to be seen again. The house had been keeping its stories safe. Original fireplaces, rich woodwork, and a grand front window still shape the character, while the welcoming porch swing waits for evening conversations. Outside, life unfolds the way neighborhoods once did ...Shakespeare in the Park, St James Art Fairs, farmers markets, and neighbors gathering for potlucks. More than a house. More than a past. This story is still being written and the next chapter begins with you.

MLS® Number1708071

Laundry Level

Central VacNo

FireplaceNo

Acreage0.08

Exterior

GarageNo

Approx. Age1906

BasementWalk-Up Access, Unfinished, Cellar

DrivewayOff Street, Entry Rear, Driveway

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Jan 30, 2026List Date

$325,000List Price

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