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715 Alta Vista Rd, Louisville, KY 40206 (MLS# 1716456)

715 Alta Vista Rd, Louisville, KY 40206

$2,500,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 8 Baths: 8 Square Footage: 10,305 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 32,021 Status: Active Under Contract
Current Price: $2,500,000 List Date: 5/06/2026 Last Modified: 5/09/2026

Overview

Description

Tucked just steps from Cherokee Park in the heart of Louisville, this extraordinary historic residence—The Louis Seelbach House—offers a rare opportunity to own one of the city's most architecturally significant homes. The current owners have undertaken a meticulous restoration, thoughtfully reviving original architectural details while incorporating modern conveniences. Their work reflects a deep respect for the home's history, resulting in a seamless blend of authenticity and livability. Originally constructed between 1912 and 1914 for Louis and Marie Seelbach and designed by the notable firm McDonald & Dodd, with landscape design by the Olmsted Brothers, the property pairs rich heritage with refined, modern updates.

Supplements: The home is situated on an acre of land and features a total of 8 bedrooms, 7 full and 1 half baths. The primary residence includes 6 bedrooms and 5.5 baths, along with an attached, renovated 1 bedroom apartment with a full bath and private entrance. A detached carriage house offers an additional 1500+ square feet of living space perfect for guests ...

Listing Details MLS# 1716456

Contract Info

Office Exclusive?
No
Original List Price
2500000
Listing Price
2500000
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
HOA Y/N
No
HOA Fee
No
HOA Annual $
0

Location Tax Legal Info

Street #
715
Street
Alta Vista
St Suffix
Rd
County
Jefferson
State/Province
KY
Zip Code
40206
Area
03-Clifton/Crescent Hill/St Matthews
Subdivision/Condo
BARNARD HALL

General Property Description

Total # of Rooms
20
Total # Bedrooms
8
Baths - Full
7
Baths - 1/2
Yes
Total Bathrooms
8
Garage Y/N
Yes
Garage Spaces
3
Basement Y/N
Yes
First Floor Laundry
Yes
First Floor PBR
No
Laundry Level
2nd
Total Closets
17
Total Fireplaces
4
SqFt -Total Finished
10305
Above Grade Finished
10305
Below Grade Unfin
4095
Sqft - Total Unfin
4095
SqFt - Source
Other
Age
112
Year Built
1914
Stories
3
Acres
1.03
Lot SF
32021
Lot SF Source
PVA
Sold As-Is
No
M Struct Flood Plain
No
# 2nd Floor Bedrooms
6
# Upper Floor Bedrooms
Yes
# 1st Floor Bedrooms
0
# Basement Bedrooms
0
Below Grade Finished
0
Nonconform SqFt Fin
0
Above Grade Unfin
0
Nonconform SqFt UF
0

Rooms

Bedroom Level
Third
Dining Room Level
First
Family Room Level
First
Florida Room Level
First
Foyer Level
First
Full Bathroom Level
Second
Half Bathroom Level
First
Kitchen Level
First
Living Room Level
First
Office Level
First
Primary Bathroom Level
Second
Primary Bedroom Level
Second
Bedroom
Yes
Dining Room
Yes
Family Room
Yes
Florida Room
Yes
Foyer
Yes
Full Bathroom
Yes
Half Bathroom
Yes
Kitchen
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Office
Yes
Primary Bathroom
Yes
Primary Bedroom
Yes

Closets

Level 1
Yes
Level 2
7
Level 3
8
Basement
Yes

More Information

Fireplaces

Level 1
3
Level 2
Yes

Heating

# of HVAC Units
6
Electric
Yes
Forced Air
Yes
Natural Gas
Yes
Heat Pump
Yes
MiniSplit/Ductless
Yes

Cooling

# of HVAC Units
6
Heat Pump
Yes
Other
Yes
Central Air
Yes

Location, Tax & Legal Info

Parcel ID
05074L00140000
Deed Bk
11385
Pg #
291
Block
074l
Lot
0014
Sub-Lot
0000
School District
Jefferson
Municipality
Louisville
Directions
Lexington Rd. to Alta Vista Rd, 1st left onto Alta Vista Way to auto court entrance on right
Disclosure
Yes

Architectural Style

Traditional
Yes

Lot Description

Cleared
Yes
Covt/Restr
Yes
Cul-De-Sac
Yes
Easement
Yes
See Remarks
Yes

Utilities

Electricity Connected
Yes
Fuel:Natural
Yes

Water Source

Public
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Construction

Brick
Yes
Wood Frame
Yes
Other
Yes

Roof

Flat
Yes
Tile
Yes
Other
Yes

Fencing

Brick
Yes
Full
Yes
Other
Yes

Basement

Unfinished
Yes
Outside Entry
Yes

Foundation

Other
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Patio
Yes
Porch
Yes

Garage/Parking

Detached
Yes
Off Street
Yes
Lower Level
Yes
Entry Side
Yes
Driveway
Yes

Other Structures

Guest House
Yes

Property Features

Architectural Style: Traditional Rooms: Bedroom; Dining Room; Family Room; Florida Room; Foyer; Full Bathroom; Half Bathroom; Kitchen; Living Room; Office; Primary Bathroom; Primary Bedroom Construction: Brick; Wood Frame; Other Roof: Flat; Tile; Other Fencing: Brick; Full; Other Patio and Porch Features: Patio; Porch Basement: Unfinished; Outside Entry Foundation: Other Heating: Electric; Forced Air; Natural Gas; Heat Pump; MiniSplit/Ductless Cooling: Heat Pump; Other; Central Air Utilities: Electricity Connected; Fuel:Natural Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Lot Description: Cleared; Covt/Restr; Cul-De-Sac; Easement; See Remarks Other Structures: Guest House

Room Information

Room Name Level
Foyer First
Living Room First
Dining Room First
Sun Room First
Kitchen First
Family Room First
Office First
Sun Room First
Half Bathroom First
Primary Bedroom Second
Primary Bathroom Second
Bedroom Second
Bedroom Second
Bedroom Second
Full Bathroom Second
Bedroom Second
Full Bathroom Second
Bedroom Second
Full Bathroom Second
Bedroom Third

Documents

Listing Office: Skelton Company REALTORS
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: May - 09 - 2026
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