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Six-Unit Apartment Building
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$295,000

551 S Shelby St, Louisville, KY 40202

Multi Family, Louisville, KY

Property Size5,380 SF
Price / SF$54.83
Days on Market2

Property Features for 551 S Shelby St

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Apartment
Subdivision PHOENIX HILL
Lot features Corner Lot
Directions Two blocks north of Broadway at the corner of S. Shelby and E. Chestnut.
Standard status Active
APN 04016E00010000
Size 5,380 SF

Utilities

Sewer type Public Sewer
Heating system Forced Air
Cooling system Central Air

Building Details

Year built 1995
Number of units 6
Building materials Vinyl Siding
Roof type Shingle
Architectural style Other
Listing Agency: Schempp Realty Company
Listed By: Katie L Lawson
Added: Sep 1 Last Checked: Sep 2 at 5:06AM
MLS# 1727867

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This 5,380-square-foot apartment building contains six units, including four three-bedroom apartments and two two-bedroom apartments. Four units are occupied, while the remaining apartments require repairs. The property is offered as-is and needs foundation work; additional details are provided in the seller’s disclosure. Buyer to verify square footage.

Each apartment has separate electric metering through LGE. The owner pays water, sewer, and trash service. Building features include vinyl siding, forced-air heating, central air conditioning, a shingle roof, and public sewer. Constructed in 1995, the property is located in Louisville’s Phoenix Hill area.

Key Highlights

  • Six apartment units: four three‑bedroom and two two‑bedroom layouts
  • 5,380 SF building constructed in 1995
  • Four of six units currently occupied

Property Analytics

Current Use

Apartment buildings

Suggested Use

Top Pick Butcher Tanning Salon (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Clothing & Fashion Store Pet Grooming Service Buffet

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

6
Residential units
Yes
Utilities to site

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

5,288
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 40202, KY

7,179
Population
4,242
Households
1.7
Avg Household Size
39
Median Age
27%
College-Educated
83%
High-School Grad
1.6 sq mi
ZIP Area
4,487
Density / Sq Mi
$29,382
Median Household Income
$33,205
Median Earnings
$881
Median Rent
$340,000
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?
Apartment building - Apartments are separately metered, with two- and three-bedroom layouts.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 551 S Shelby St Louisville, KY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $295,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Six apartment units: four three‑bedroom and two two‑bedroom layouts; 5,380 SF building constructed in 1995; Four of six units currently occupied
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