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Get to know Your Louisville Neighborhoods: Locust Creek

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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty Louisville East

18705 Weatherford Circle Louisville KY  40245 Locust Creek

Pictured above:  18705 Weatherford Circle is for sale

Here's your Locust Creek Neighborhood Real Estate Snapshot:

Currently Listed for Sale in Locust Creek:  17 Active Listings

Current Average List Price in Locust Creek:  $582, 139

Current Number of PENDING Sales in Locust Creek:  4

Current Average List Price of PENDING Sales in Locust Creek:  $657,475

Average Days on Market of Current PENDING Sales in Locust Creek:  103

Number of Closed Sales from 1/1/2015-2/8/2016 in Locust Creek:  31

Low Closed Sale Price from 1/1/2015-2/8/2016:  $350,000

Average Closed Sale Price from 1/1/2015-2/8/2016:  $497,710

Average List Price of Closed Sales from 1/1/2015-2/8/2016:  $506,771

High Closed Sale Price from 1/1/2015-2/8/2016 in Locust Creek:  $773,000

Average Above Grade Square Footage of Closed Sales in Locust Creek from 1/1/2015-2/8/2016:  3,150

Average Days on Market of Closed Sales from 1/1/2015-2/8/2016:  106

 

Locust Creek Real Estate LouisvilleHomes for Sale in the Locust Creek Neighborhood Louisville, KY


Why Do People Live here?

Locust Creek is a newer planned development located about 30 minutes from Louisville's Central Business District.  The main draws for living in Locust Creek are its custom-built homes, most of which are more than 3,000 square feet above grade plus basement square footage (many are walkouts).  The neighborhood also features a community pool, clubhouse, tennis court, playground, and around 50 acres of nature preserve / green space!

Looking for a home in Locust Creek?

Interested in finding homes for sale in the Locust Creek neighborhood of Louisville KY? Click that link to find all the currently available homes Locust Creek.

What's the Neighborhood Like?

The homes you would expect to find for sale in the Locust Creek Neighborhood are generally going to range between 2,000 and 6,000 square feet above grade. An array of award-winning builders have put their signature on Locust Creek since development began in 2003.  Building continues, and there are building lots for sale.  Many of the homes in Locust Creek have fantastically finished basements having been the site of Homerama in 2008. There are a hand full of 3 Bedroom homes in the neighborhood, but the homes are predominantly 4 or 5 bedrooms. The first-floor master suite is a popular feature of most Locust Creek homes as is the walkout basement.

What's Going on Nearby the Locust Creek Neighborhood?

Locust Creek is situated off of Shelbyville Road in Eastern Jefferson County within a five minute drive of the Shelby County line. Though Locust Creek offers a nice respite from busy city life, several nearby attractions are worth noting.  The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass are located in Simpsonville and are the newest major shopping attraction in the area.  There are two notable parks in the vicinity:  Long Run Park is a few minute drive, and features a public golf course.  The more recent Beckley Creek Park is just a bit further, and is wonderful for biking, fishing, jogging, and features a splash park.  One of the region's finest golf courses, Valhalla, is across from Beckley Creek Park.  Other area courses are Midland Trail and Cardinal Club.

What Schools will the Kids Attend?

Locust Creek is in Jefferson County, so the best way to determine public schooling options is to check out the Jefferson County Public School website, and plug in any Jefferson County address you like.  The site will provide information on the cluster of schools to which an address might belong.  Interested in Private Schools nearby?  Here's a handy resource for Jefferson County private school options.

Now You Really Want to Find a Home Here, Right?

If you are interested in the current homes for sale in the Locust Creek Neighborhood of Louisville KY click on the link. Our 'for sale' property information is a direct feed from the Greater Louisville MLS and is updated multiple times per day.

 

 

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Michael Thacker - Re/Max Real Estate Center - Louisville
Re/Max Real Estate Center - The Thacker Group - Louisville, KY
Your best friend who just happens to be a Realtor

Great post Chris Thomas . Great neighborhood as you said, and so many wonderful floor plans, styles, etc.

Feb 08, 2016 09:35 AM
Chris Thomas
Keller Williams Realty Louisville East - Saint Matthews, KY

Thanks Michael!  Perhaps we'll partner to sell several in the near future!

Feb 08, 2016 10:16 PM