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$ 220,000

$ 229,000 3.9%

Est. payment | -/mo

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,500 SqFt

$ 220,000

$ 229,000 3.9%

Est. payment | -/mo

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,500 SqFt

Key Details

Sold Price $220,000

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Sold

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,500 sqft

Price per Sqft $146

MLS Listing ID 1716425

Sold Date 05/29/26

Style Ranch

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 2

HOA Y/N No

Abv Grd Liv Area 1,500

Year Built 1947

Lot Size 6,098 Sqft

Acres 0.14

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Source APEX MLS (Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS®)

Land Area 1500

Property Description

2827 Eleanor Ave - Rare Mid-Century Lustron Home. Step into a truly unique piece of American history with this well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2 full bath Lustron home. Built in the late 1940s as part of an innovative post-war housing movement, Lustron homes are prized today for their durability, charm, and architectural significance. Constructed from porcelain-enameled steel panels inside and out, these homes were designed to "defy weather, wear, and time" and offer incredibly low maintenance living—no painting required. Property is being sold in its current condition. This home blends timeless mid-century design with everyday functionality, featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, efficient, single-level living, signature steel construction for exceptional durability, unique interior metal walls (perfect for magnetic décor!), built-in storage and clean, streamlined design. Lustron homes were originally manufactured between 1948-1950 to meet housing demand after World War II, with fewer than 2,500 ever built, making this property a rare opportunity to own a piece of architectural history. Located in a desirable Louisville neighborhood, this home offers both character and convenience—perfect for buyers looking for something distinctive, durable, and rich in history.

Location

State KY

County Jefferson

Direction Bardstown Rd to Tyler Ln, left on Eleanor, house on left.

Rooms

Basement None

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling Wall/Window Unit(s)

Fireplace No

Exterior

Exterior Feature None

Parking Features Driveway

Fence Chain Link

View Y/N No

Roof Type Shingle

Porch Porch

Garage No

Building

Lot Description Level

Story 1

Foundation Slab

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Ranch

Structure Type Other

Greater Louisville MLS (Metro Search Inc)

Listed by Lenihan Sotheby's Int'l Realty

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2827 Eleanor Ave Louisville, KY 40205

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