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Fully Furnished Short-Term Rental Property
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$400,000

253 Thompson Ave, Louisville, KY 40206

Fully renovated and furnished two-level short-term rental with a separate upstairs one-bedroom unit.

Property Size1,928 SF
Price / SF$207.47
Days on Market89

Property Features for 253 Thompson Ave

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 1,928 SF
Property subtype Residential Income

Building Details

Stories 2
Tenancy Multi
Listing Agency: Caperton Realty
Listed By: Bryce Cariel · License #267734
Source: Exprealty
Added: May 5 Changed: Jul 31 Last Checked: Jul 31 at 3:13AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This fully renovated short-term rental property is offered turnkey with furnishings and stocked essentials included, supporting an immediate start for short-term bookings. The layout is split across two levels, with a spacious first-floor configuration featuring three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. An additional, separate second-floor unit provides one bedroom and one bathroom, creating a flexible setup for multi-unit hosting.

With furnishings, linens, appliances, cookware, and essentials included, the property is positioned as plug-and-play for investors looking to add operational STR inventory.

The seller prefers to package this property with 255 Thompson, offering a way to acquire multiple income-producing STRs in a single transaction.

Key Highlights

  • 1,928 SF short‑term rental property
  • Fully renovated and offered turnkey
  • Furnished and stocked with essentials included

Financial Insights For Multifamily LT 5

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
Vacancy
income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income)
gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses)
recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income)
income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $24.5k $12.72
− Vacancy −$1.3k −$0.70
EGI $23.2k $12.02
− OpEx −$7.0k −$3.61
NOI $16.2k $8.41
1,928 SF · lease $12.72/SF/yr · vacancy 5.50% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$231.8K
$202.8K – $270.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $16,223 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.06%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$187.4K
$164.0K – $218.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $13,121 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.28%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$499.7K
$437.3K – $583.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $34,982 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.75%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Short term rental ...

Suggested Use

Top Pick Kitchen & Bath Showroom Parking Lot & Garage Auto Parts Store Carpet & Flooring Store Dental Office Computer & Electronic Repair

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

Multi-tenant
Tenancy

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

840
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 40206, KY

20,196
Population
11,637
Households
1.7
Avg Household Size
38
Median Age
55%
College-Educated
95%
High-School Grad
5.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
3,482
Density / Sq Mi
$72,543
Median Household Income
$48,506
Median Earnings
$1,142
Median Rent
$276,100
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in South region

8.5% 2022
10.2% 2023
11.4% 2024
11.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Short term rental property - Fully renovated and furnished two-level short-term rental with a separate upstairs one-bedroom unit.
Where is this short term rental property located?
The property is located at 253 Thompson Ave Louisville, KY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $400,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1,928 SF short‑term rental property; Fully renovated and offered turnkey; Furnished and stocked with essentials included
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